Associate Art Director

Signet Jewelers

Associate Art Director at Signet Jewelers handling photo/video and marketing design for Zales & Banter. Collaborating with teams to shape campaign concepts and maintain brand identity.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeIrving • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help concept, plan, and execute on-set art direction for campaign and product shoots across both brands — from casting and styling references to set design, lighting mood, and post-production direction.
Partner with the Creative Director and Copywriter to develop campaign territories, taglines, and visual platforms that flex across the everyday elevated Zales register and the high energy Banter voice.
Build polished, presentation-ready decks and creative pitches for internal leadership, cross-functional partners, and external brand collaborators.
Design and adapt assets across channels from digital, social, email, paid media, in-store, and OOH — ensuring every touchpoint feels cohesive and elevated.
Maintain and evolve the visual identity for both brands, keeping work distinct, consistent, and unique from other competitors.
Think strategically: Bring a point of view, not just execution and comfortable navigating brand tensions to sharpen and push the creative.
Work alongside brand marketing, merchandising, digital, and social partners to deliver creative that's both gorgeous and grounded in business goals.
Help prep decks, wardrobe and styling notes, retouching markups, and shot lists that keep productions running smoothly.
Champion best practices in adhering to brand guidelines including craft, typography, design, and campaign storytelling.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Design, or Photography, Advertising, Visual Communications, or a related field.
5+ years of art direction and/or design experience, ideally in retail, fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brands (in-house or agency).
A portfolio that shows real range: strong photo/video art direction, polished multi-channel design, and the kind of presentation and pitch work that wins a room.
Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and presentation tools (Keynote/PowerPoint), Figma for web design, and motion skills are a plus.
The range to shift between an elevated, emotional aesthetic and a bold, trend-forward one — sometimes in the same day.
A self-starter who can take a loose brief and run with it, owning projects end to end with minimal hand-holding.
On-set experience and comfort directing photographers, stylists, and crew.
Sharp instincts for typography, layout, color, and composition.
A collaborative spirit, strong organizational skills, and the ability to juggle multiple projects against deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Premium Healthcare Coverage – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your family covered.
401(k) with Company Match – Invest in your future with a generous retirement savings plan, including company matching after just one year.
Generous Time Off – Recharge with a robust PTO package, plus company holidays.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs – Be part of a culture that celebrates diverse perspectives and fosters belonging.
Career Growth & Development – Opportunities for leadership development, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Exclusive Perks – Enjoy additional benefits, wellness programs, employee discounts, and more!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Art DirectionDesignTypographyLayoutColor CompositionPhoto/Video DirectionPresentation DevelopmentCreative PitchingBrand Guidelines AdherenceVisual Identity Maintenance

Soft Skills

Collaborative SpiritSelf-StarterStrong Organizational Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Fine ArtsDesignPhotographyAdvertisingVisual Communications