Art Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Spearhead the updated visual identity for Defend by Tactacam and transition the brand narrative from a product-centric approach to storytelling.

• Oversee, mentor, and cultivate a team of graphic designers.

• Direct the creative vision for campaigns, product launches, brand storytelling, retail materials, social media initiatives, ongoing projects, and emerging opportunities.

• Collaborate with the Senior Creative Director, Brand Director, and Director of Production.

• Convert business goals and brand strategy into visual ideas and engaging stories.

• Guide concept creation, storyboarding, creative assessments, and final approvals.

• Develop design briefs, schedules, timelines, documentation, and internal processes.

• Maintain a balance between creative aspirations, production realities, schedules, and budgets.

• Recognize future requirements across internal teams, contractors, and external collaborators.

• Coordinate design initiatives among stakeholders.

• Manage relationships with creative agencies, freelance designers, illustrators, production firms, and specialized creative partners.

• Promote creativity, accountability, craftsmanship, and operational excellence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience in art direction or design leadership.

• Proven track record of leading design executions and visual identity projects from inception to completion.

• Extensive experience in managing project timelines, budgets, agencies, vendors, and external collaborators.

• Profound understanding of design operations and creative workflows across various content formats and channels.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.

• Experience in developing scalable content systems and managing multiple priorities concurrently.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Generous time off policy.

• Pregnancy leave.

• Parental leave.

• Military leave.

• Hunting holidays for outdoor activities.

• Company-managed 401(k) plan.

• Remote-first work flexibility.

• Employee discounts.

• Complimentary camera equipment.

• Company-sponsored outdoor excursions.

• Community engagement projects.

• Monthly TactaValor Awards celebrating outstanding performance.