Art Director II – Advertising

PlanetArt

Art Director II leading the visual identity for brands at PlanetArt. Collaborating with design teams and external partners to create impactful customer-facing content.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeCalabasas • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in visual design principles, creative direction, and brand management, with a strong focus on digital marketing and ecommerce. Proven ability to lead and mentor design teams while delivering high-quality creative assets that enhance customer engagement.

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Art DirectionAdobe Creative SuiteVisual Design PrinciplesProject ManagementCreative Concept Development

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Hard Skills

Graphic DesignBrandingDigital MarketingEcommerce DesignTypographyColor TheoryLayout DesignProduction ProcessesEmail Campaign DesignSocial Media Content Creation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationOrganizational SkillsCreative Thinking

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopIllustratorAI Ad Producing Platform

Industry Keywords

Customer EngagementCreative WorkflowPerformance MetricsBrand StandardsCreative Templates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the creative vision and visual identity for Personal Creations (US/UK), Gifts.com, Amazon brands (Let's Make Memories and RedEnvelope), and Etsy storefronts, ensuring consistent brand execution across all customer touchpoints.
Establish, evolve, and maintain brand standards while providing creative direction to designers, copywriters, marketing, merchandising, and external creative partners.
Oversee the creative development and approval of digital assets including email campaigns, social media, digital advertising, Amazon content, product imagery, video, and ecommerce experiences.
Partner with Marketing and Merchandising to develop seasonal creative strategies, promotional campaigns, and content calendars aligned with business objectives.
Direct photography and video concepts, collaborating with internal and external production partners to ensure assets support marketing and merchandising initiatives.
Monitor customer insights, performance metrics, and industry trends to recommend creative improvements, optimize customer engagement, and influence product presentation.
Develop and maintain creative templates, design systems, and reusable assets that promote consistency and efficiency across marketing channels.
Collaborate with the Creative Director to develop new concepts, creative initiatives, and innovative approaches that strengthen brand presence.
Design and oversee high-impact creative for websites, landing pages, email campaigns, social media, digital advertising, and ecommerce experiences.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop and execute A/B tests and user experience enhancements based on customer insights and business performance metrics.
Create original concepts for new campaigns, product launches, photography, video, and emerging marketing channels.
Provide hands-on design support for priority initiatives, new creative concepts, and high-visibility projects as business needs require.
Leverage the company’s proprietary AI ad producing platform for campaign development.
Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day direction to the design team, fostering collaboration, creativity, and professional development.
Prioritize and assign creative work based on business priorities, project timelines, and team capacity.
Partner with Project Management, Marketing, and Merchandising to ensure projects are delivered on time and aligned with strategic objectives.
Review and approve creative work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to brand standards and quality expectations.
Communicate priorities, processes, and project status across cross-functional teams while supporting an efficient creative workflow.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
5+ years of professional experience as an Art Director or in a senior graphic design or creative leadership role.
Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design, branding, and art direction across digital marketing and ecommerce channels.
Expertise in visual design principles, including composition, color theory, typography, and layout.
Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator, with knowledge of production and print processes.
Proven ability to develop original creative concepts from ideation through final execution.
Experience leading, mentoring, and providing creative direction to designers while maintaining high quality standards.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present creative ideas and provide constructive feedback.
Creative thinker with a passion for design, branding, emerging trends, and delivering engaging customer experiences.
Detail-oriented with a commitment to producing polished, high-quality creative work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) with matching
Pet Insurance
Mental Health Benefits
Comprehensive Time Off Program, including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
Employee Product Discounts