At Balsam Brands, our purpose is to create joy together and unlock creative talent. We are looking for a talented Senior Art Director skilled in campaign development, digital/print marketing and photo/video production. This team member will provide art direction on creative assets for multiple channels and be a mentor and support the development of our team of designers. We are looking for someone to help evolve our brand in multiple geographies and create an omnichannel experience. One must be innovative, maintain a solution-first attitude, and be detail-oriented.   

The Senior Art Director reports directly to the Associate Creative Director and works closely with Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, eCommerce team members, as well as other external and internal partners. This position is hands-on, collaborative, and leads team members in our U.S. and Philippines locations.

This role is expected to work in a hybrid model, which currently includes Tuesday and Wednesday in-office. There will also be additional recurring in-person meetings that this role will need to attend, as well as on-set days when scheduled.

What you’ll do:

Design and execute campaigns  

• Art direct, design, and concept inspiring campaigns that engage audiences across multiple platforms, specifically responsive websites, emails, photo/video, paid ads, social media, catalog and print materials   
• Accountable for the successful execution of brand projects, either independently or by mentoring team members as needed  
• Prioritize the customer and their journey throughout multi-channel touchpoints to create impact and build loyalty  
• Conduct reviews with team members and cross-functional partners; continually iterate based on feedback from reviews to create compelling designs that meet business objectives and timelines  

Mentor and supervise a team of designers  

• Foster collaboration and innovation amongst team, promoting creativity, teamwork and professional growth  
• Set clear expectations and goals for the team and ensure timely delivery of high-quality design work  
• Provide guidance, mentorship and feedback to help team reach their full potential  

Streamline processes and workflows  

• Contribute to defining the creative strategy and process improvements and implementation   
• Stay up to date with tools and best practices   
• Implement and maintain effective systems to organize files and resources  

Brand stewardship  

• Maintain a holistic view of the brand and competition to create a competitive advantage  
• Ensure brand consistency and visual integrity across all design deliverables  
• Stay up to date on emerging trends and integrate fresh concepts and ideas into our creative work  
• Collaborate with the Marketing team on brand briefs, campaigns and initiatives  

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, fine arts, or a related field (or equivalent experience)  
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in graphic design or art direction, with a focus on digital and print design  
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in concept development, visual storytelling, and design execution across various mediums  
• Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), Figma and other relevant tools  
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a creative team  
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously  
• Solid understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles  
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively present and articulate design concepts and ideas  
• Experience working in an eCommerce or retail environment is strongly preferred 

Notes: This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits. Please submit a cover letter, resume, and portfolio.

About Us: Balsam Brands is a global, eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have a meaningful impact in a people-first company that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Dublin, the Philippines - and most recently, Windsor, Canada!

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our families and communities in impactful ways. When you join Balsam Brands, you'll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work and building a welcoming workplace.

• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes 
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
• Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/balsambrands-glassdoor

At Balsam Brands, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Competitive compensation, including a cash-based incentive plan; salary is reviewed yearly and may be adjusted as part of the normal compensation review process
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, with 100% of monthly premiums covered for team members, and 85%+ employer-paid premiums for other coverage tiers that include dependents
• Up to $2,000 annual funding toward HSA accounts
• Medical, transit, dependent care FSA
• Infertility coverage offered on all medical plans
• Generous parental leave program and flexible return options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to $4,000 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health and wellness perks
• Paid holidays, annual shutdown week, PTO, and volunteer time-off (VTO) packages
• Paid 5-week sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment
• Annual continuous learning benefit up to $1,000 per person, per fiscal year
• Up to $300 flexible reimbursement to support setup of new team member's work-from-home environment
• Generous team member merchandise discount
• Valuable extras: identity theft protection, subsidized parking, monthly wellness, pet insurance, accident & critical illness insurance

The base pay range for this position is: $104,000 to $165,000. Where an individual falls within that range will vary based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on candidate qualifications and experience, applicable skills, and other job-related factors. We benchmark our pay ranges against current external data sources and regularly review compensation for our team members. Balsam Brands is committed to providing our team members with an internally fair, externally competitive, and fiscally prudent total compensation package administered in a simple and consistent manner.

At Balsam Brands, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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