Associate Creative Director driving multi - channel campaigns for KAYAK's travel services. Focusing on compelling visual storytelling and brand expression to attract new audiences.
About the role
- 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)
- Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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