Brooks Running

Senior Designer, Art Direction – Lifestyle

Brooks Running

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Seattle • Washington • United States

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Salary

💰 $98,286 - $147,428 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Partner with writers and other creatives to create breakthrough creative campaign ideas to reach new runners and style seekers with the Brooks brand voice.
  • Partner with the Senior Manager, Lifestyle on video and image art direction from pre-/postproduction, including concept art direction, story boards, location and talent choices, on-set lead, image and video editing, crop recommendations, music selection, application of motion graphics and final color.
  • Successfully solve visual communication challenges through impactful design.
  • Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites.
  • Prepare compositions of concepts and discuss them with clients and/or management and make necessary changes.
  • Lead, collaborate and prepare concepts, storyboards and visual art direction and present them to stakeholders and senior leaders.
  • Be the on-set lead for creative and ensure that image and video assets are captured as planned while staying within production time limits.
  • Select final image assets, provide retouch notes, and review with creative leadership and stakeholders.
  • Problem solve and find multiple design solutions, especially under narrow parameters or strict budget.
  • Collaborate with Brand Creative and Brand Production team members to find the best strategic, onbrand solutions in consultation with marketing partners.
  • Mentor and support other designers, and partner with freelancers to ensure Brand Creative goals are met.
  • Translate complex product technology into easy-to-understand stories.
  • Drive creative development from concept to design completion, including concepts, sample layouts, story boards, and art direction for video and photography.
  • Conceptualize and develop creative assets for the Brooks website, social platforms, email, print, events, and retail.
  • Strategically consider how a story can be told across multiple formats.
  • Create the finished design assets for all elements of creative brand projects, this includes all printed and digital elements.
  • Prepare creative concepts and present them to marketing partners and senior leaders.
  • Respond to design critiques with multiple solutions, especially under narrow parameters or strict budgets.
  • Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
  • Gain and maintain a current and deep understanding of Brooks products and what matters to runners and style seekers.
  • Stay up to date with new design techniques and trends through research and education.

Requirements

  • An online portfolio demonstrating best in class layout, typography, image and video art direction, and conceptual design skills with major consumer brands is required; **please add your online portfolio link at the top of your resume when applying**
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field; equivalent years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
  • 5+ years of experience as a graphic designer, web designer, art director or equivalent; digital experience is required
  • Senior Designer role within an agency or with an in-house creative team preferred.
  • Expert knowledge in Figma, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe CC
  • Experience art directing photographers and video directors
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust and effective working relationships
  • Fast and efficient, with proven project/time management skills; committed to meeting deadlines
  • Able to work both independently within a team environment, and collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve necessary results
  • Travel will be 20%
  • Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
  • disability insurance
  • HSA and employer contribution
  • FSA
  • family & fertility assistance
  • 401K Savings Plan and match
  • employee assistance program
  • transportation assistance
  • generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off
  • eleven paid holidays
  • paid sick and parental leave
  • product discounts
  • employee recognition
  • fitness discounts
  • volunteer and donation benefits

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
graphic designweb designart directionconceptual designlayout designtypographyimage editingvideo editingmotion graphicsproject management
Soft skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsproblem solvingcollaborationmentoringtime managementcreativityadaptabilityleadershiplistening
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in related fieldequivalent years of experience