We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Art Director, Digital + Paid Media.

The Art Director, Digital + Paid Media is accountable for driving the development of creative concepts based on written or verbal briefs. Collaborates with senior creative leaders and partners to produce design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea or concept. Also mentors junior creatives. Provides on-going direction to advance the creative point of view of the brand.

This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL offices with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.

A day in the life as an Art Director, Digital + Paid Media…

• Collaborate with key partners to execute creative projects for digital channels under the direction of a Sr. Art Directo including digital media, social platforms and web banners
• Lead and develop multiple on-going projects and timelines
• Responsible for maintaining brand authenticity and consistency throughout all design executions for both static and motion deliverables
• Consistently approach design projects from a user-centered perspective
• Build strong working relationships with creative, marketing and other cross-channel partners to deliver strategic and on target creative concepts
• Collaborate with design leads and external teams to ensure new campaigns are produced at standards that uphold/elevate the company’s brand identity
• Attends and/or lead meetings facilitated by business area or project initiator to understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project
• Conceive, develop and present concepts and designs to leaders
• Produce original ideas with compelling visual content (may attend photo shoots when required)
• Assist in edits and production to ensure high quality creative from the start to finish of projects
• Ensure budgets, deadlines, etc. are complete, accurate while followed and assists in developing and maintaining schedules for projects
• Manage projects while working within schedule requirements and quick turn-arounds

What you’ll bring to the table…

• Proven mentoring skills. Acts with courage, compassion and calm
• Positive attitude and infectious personal drive that energizes others
• A thorough understanding of social media platforms, their unique features, industry trends and best practices
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with stakeholders amd contacts; Makes complex issues easy to understand
• A collaborator who promotes a sense of teamwork by working effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates
• Visual design skills with a keen eye for aesthetic quality and strong sense of typography
• Strong organizational, time management and project management skills
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptiveness. Ability to problem-solve creatively
  Support and model excellent service by exhibiting a positive attitude and enthusiasm toward the job and the company to both internal and external customers 

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

• Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples
• 7 years of Graphic Design or relevant experience; experience in Retail industry a plus
• 2 years experience mentoring junior designers
• Bachelor's degree in Art and Design with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or a related area
• Excellent skills with Adobe CC Suite, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, Premiere, Illustrator, InDesign
• Experience in animation and video editing experience is a must
• Experience in illustration, photography and social content capture skills 
  Experience working with 3rd parties when executing web banners (Google, Spark, HTML/CSS/JavaScript, etc.) a plus
• Love and mastery of typography required

Minimum Starting Rate: $68,000.00 Annually

Up to: $90,000.00 Annually

Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.