Art Director

FIRESTONE WALKER INC•Marina del Rey, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Great brands aren't born. They're built. Shaped over time by people with taste, passion, and a defiant point of view. At Firestone Walker, we're doing exactly that. Building some of the most respected and forward-thinking brands in beer. The work lives in the details and the big moments. On the shelf. On the screen. In the hands of artists, athletes, and communities who carry the brands forward. We're looking for an Art Director who gets that. A visual storyteller with impeccable taste and advanced design skills. The kind of creative who brings both purpose and insight to every problem, and whose passion for the craft shows in every decision. A proven design leader who has spent years doing the work across every medium and every channel, and is still driven to make something great every single day. You set vision and you execute. You inspire a room and then you do the work. You're a natural collaborator and a clear communicator who brings great energy to every team, partner, and conversation you're part of. As Art Director for Cali Squeeze and Firestone beers, you will own the creative process and visual identity for two distinct, culturally rooted brands. You'll be a key voice in shaping how these brands show up in the world. Packaging that stops you in your tracks. Films and stills that feel lived in, not staged. Social-first ads and content that connect with audiences and stop the scroll. Visual systems that hold together across moments, mediums, and years. Working closely with the Creative Director, marketing leaders, and external agency partners, you'll drive work from small executions to large-scale campaigns that move culture and move beer. Not every role gives you this combination. The brands, the people, and the canvas to do something truly special.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or real-world experience that speaks for itself
5 -10 years of experience in a creative, design, or marketing role with a proven track record of producing world-class creative campaigns
Deep expertise across all channels and mediums including packaging, social, digital, film, retail, and experiential
Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite with a focus on Photoshop and Illustrator, plus hands-on experience with motion and editing tools and fluency in the design technologies shaping the industry
Experience directing and managing photo shoots, video productions, and all associated pre-production components
Strong ability to translate product positioning, data, and marketing strategies into compelling creative ideas and design solutions
Proven experience managing and directing external agencies, freelance talent, and production partners
A natural collaborator and confident communicator who can present and sell creative vision to executives, marketing leaders, and cross-functional teams
Finger on the pulse of culture and design trends across graphic design, motion, photography, music, sports, art, and fashion
Experience managing and delivering multiple projects in parallel without losing quality or momentum
Based in Los Angeles or the Central Coast, with flexibility considered for the right person.
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development and execution of multichannel creative initiatives for Cali Squeeze and Firestone beers across social, digital, packaging, film, retail, experiential, product branding, and marketing campaigns from start to finish.
Develop design solutions and production support for packaging, campaigns, advertising, and sales collateral for 805 and FWBC in-store and on-premise projects
Own the creative process and visual identity for key brand categories, ensuring consistency, integrity, and evolution across all touchpoints and mediums.
Develop and produce 360 multi-channel campaigns that get results and drive brand culture forward
Gather cross-functional alignment and sell in creative concepts to marketing leaders, executives, and senior stakeholders.
Present design strategy to senior-level creatives
Translate product positioning, data, and marketing strategies into compelling ideas and design solutions.
Collaborate with all team members to ensure progression, improvement, and consistency
Manage, lead, and execute with external freelance talent, creative agencies, and production partners, briefing, directing, and holding the bar on quality from kickoff to final delivery.
Maintain creative standards for digital, social, and CRM to ensure alignment, usability, engagement, and growth
Stay ahead of cultural and design trends across graphic design, motion, photography, music, sports, art, and fashion and bring that perspective into the work
Cultivate team growth through mentorship, creative leadership, and leading by example
Complete other creative and production projects as needed

Benefits

Health Insurance
100% employer paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, & life insurance
Flexible Savings Account (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Company sponsored paid parental leave
Paid Sick Leave
401(k) retirement plan including company paid profit sharing & 4% safe-harbor matching
Accrued PTO (rate of 13 days per year)
10 paid holidays per year
Employee discount of 50% off food, beer, and merchandise
Periodic beer giveaways for employees 21+