Sr Spec-Art Direction

JCPenney • Dallas, TX

6h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Specialist, Art Direction leads the execution of creative across print and digital channels with a high degree of autonomy and craft excellence. This role works within established design systems while also helping evolve scalable patterns and production standards. The Sr. Specialist owns end-to-end delivery of complex, high-visibility asset sets for campaigns, promotions, site content, and social media, and serves as a go-to partner for production-ready design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Design or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Typically five to seven years of design and production experience with strong print and digital expertise.
• Strong portfolio showing high-quality, production-ready work across both print and digital channels.
• Proficiency in Figma, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and related production tools; strong command of design systems and scalable asset creation.
• Deep understanding of print production standards and digital asset requirements (specs, formats, accessibility, QA).
• Strong communication, time management, and collaboration skills; able to work directly with partners and drive clarity in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to work within templates and scale creative across large volumes—while improving the templates and standards that enable speed and consistency.

Nice To Haves

• Experience partnering with global and/or offshore teams preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and execution of a wide variety of print and digital assets, including signage, emails, digital ads, and social graphics that are Brand-Driven and connect with our customers.
• Own end-to-end delivery for larger and more complex creative requests, proactively managing scope, timelines, and handoffs to ensure work is production-ready and on time.
• Work within Figma design systems and Adobe Creative Suite to produce consistent, scalable creative that reflects our brand identities—while identifying opportunities to improve templates, components, and repeatable patterns.
• Execute layouts, typography, and visual hierarchy with an expert eye for detail, ensuring all work meets brand standards, accessibility considerations, and channel requirements.
• Embrace a Stronger Together approach by partnering closely with Copy, Art, Operations, and International teams—translating feedback into clear design solutions and driving alignment throughout production.
• Provide quality partnership by participating in (and at times facilitating) creative reviews, offering clear rationale, and elevating overall craft through thoughtful feedback.
• Prepare and deliver production-ready files with exceptional accuracy in sizing, color, and structure, proactively troubleshooting issues and preventing rework.
• Manage high-volume workloads and fast-paced timelines with a positive and adaptive attitude, setting a strong pace and prioritization model for efficient execution.
• Be Forward-Focused by continuously seeking ways to improve workflow, speed, and consistency—sharing best practices and supporting team adoption of standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level