Art Director at Church & Dwight managing visual direction for product launches and brand campaigns. Leading creative collaboration with marketing and production teams to deliver compelling visual assets.
Responsibilities
assist the Design Director and Creative director with visual direction for product launches, brand campaigns, and omni-channel creative
serve as the main creative partner to in-house production team
collaborate cross-functionally to bring brand stories to life, from early concepting through final asset delivery
lead art direction and design for select product launches, campaigns, and packaging refreshes across digital and print channels
develop original, compelling visual concepts that align with brand positioning and business goals
stay current on trends in photography, video, and social media to ensure content remains fresh and relevant
leverage skills in campaign strategy, layout, and typography to guide and inspire execution
contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by exploring AI tools and tech that improve creative efficiency
act as the creative point of contact for the in-house production team and agency partners
leading creative direction and overall vision for executing the photoshoot
build and manage shot lists, ensuring brand alignment and creative consistency
attend and lead on-set creative approvals during internal and select agency-led productions
oversee the creative production process from kickoff through final delivery
communicate updates to creative team stakeholders and gather feedback at key milestones
manage post-production planning including retouching, cropping, and asset delivery
initiate 3D visual asset workstreams as needed to support the photoshoot
partner with marketing, brand, and creative ops teams to ensure creative strategies meet business needs
foster a strong link between visual art direction and messaging, collaborating closely with copywriters to deliver compelling storytelling
create a culture of constructive feedback, helping the team refine work while remaining open to input from stakeholders
provide regular updates to the Design Director and Creative Director to ensure visibility into progress, resourcing, and quality
Requirements
7-10+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in-house at a CPG company, agency setting, or working within categories such as beauty, health and well-being, fabric care and/or personal care
BFA/BA in graphic design, advertising, fine arts, or related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual development, production direction, and brand storytelling across channels working within a wide range of budgets
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma; familiarity with Frame.io and AI tools like Firefly or Midjourney is a plus
Knowledge of pre-production, on-set execution, and post-production including retouching, proofing, and final delivery standards
Brings a trusted network of creative partners (stylists, retouchers, editors, etc.) and proactively recommends the right talent for each project.
Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, keeps calm under pressure, and always brings a solutions-first mindset
A leadership style rooted in empathy, humility, and a team-first mentality
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance
paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave
paid holidays
floating holidays
vacation days starting in their first year of employment
participate in 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing)
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