Art Director - Apparel

Job Overview

We are looking for an Art Director to lead development and execution of world‑class E‑commerce strategies and visual asset creation for our partners.

• Use creative expertise to identify problems and develop data‑driven solutions
• Oversee and help design visual content within client’s style guides
• Direct a team of designers to execute visual concepts through final production
• Present work to brands, bringing a strong design point of view with data‑driven strategy
• Efficiently own large scale production projects that involve hundreds of deliverables
• Create presentation materials to confidently pitch your concept to clients
• Art direct and be involved with photo shoots/video shoots/shot lists/production/styling etc.
• Develop comprehensive and detailed creative briefs for all production projects
• Lead and mentor junior team members to help them build their design skills

• BFA degree in Graphic Design or related field
• 4–7 years of progressive professional graphic design work, at least 2 years in a senior role
• 3+ years leading creative projects for apparel brands
• Advanced typography skills are a must
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, & InDesign), Figma, Google Suite, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy, quality, and organization
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple, large‑scale projects in a fast‑paced environment
• Styling interest or visual identity branding experience is a bonus
• An e‑commerce conversion optimization background

• You proactively search for ways to solve problems for brands and internal teams.
• You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner.
• You give 100% to all tasks and projects you are given.
• You actively comment and participate in group collaborations.
• You embrace autonomy, take full ownership of your projects, and follow through to completion.
• You work well within the bounds of client’s style guides.
• You have a passion for design and creative problem solving.
• You provide our brand partners with a world‑class client experience.

• This role will provide opportunities for professional growth and networking. We love to promote internally and have several opportunities for growth within our company.

• You will work with other full‑time Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Writers, Photo and Video Directors and members of our creative team. This team is data‑driven, results‑oriented and highly focused on autonomy and action.

• Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team
• Video interview with a hiring manager
• Onsite interview with a panel of team members
• Professional reference checks
  
  Executive review
• Offer

• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Onsite Fitness Center
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance
• Casual Dress Code
• Competitive Pay
• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 401(k) match – 100% of the first 3% in eligible compensation deferred and 50% of the next 2% in eligible compensation deferred.

Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.