The Cake ยท 1 day ago
Art Director
The Cake is a leading promotional products and custom apparel company seeking an Art Director to lead visual strategy and creative execution for client projects. The role involves managing creative direction, mentoring junior designers, and ensuring brand compliance in all projects.
Responsibilities
Lead creative direction for custom apparel, promotional products, and client branding projects
Develop concepts, mood boards, and visual strategies from brief to final artwork
Manage and mentor junior designers and production artists
Collaborate with sales, account management, and production teams to meet client deadlines and expectations
Oversee quality control and ensure files are print-ready and brand-compliant
Stay current on design trends, materials, and production techniques in the promotional industry
Qualification
Required
5+ years of art direction or senior graphic design experience
Strong portfolio showcasing custom branding, apparel design, and promotional products
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Proven ability to lead creative projects from concept through production
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Ability to work in-office in Tulsa, OK
Preferred
Have experience in the promotional products, apparel, or Greek life industry
Bring leadership experience managing small creative teams
Demonstrate expertise in print production and file preparation
Show a track record of innovative, award-winning, or high-impact work
Benefits
Competitive benefits