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Brooks Running · 3 days ago

Senior Designer, Art Direction – Lifestyle

US, Washington, Seattle

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$98K/yr - $147K/yr

5+ years exp

Brooks Running is a company dedicated to creating gear and experiences that enhance the joy of movement. They are seeking a Senior Designer, Art Direction – Lifestyle to lead creative projects that embody the Brooks brand, focusing on digital marketing creative for various platforms and collaborating with the creative team to inspire runners.

ApparelFashionManufacturingShoesSporting Goods

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Partner with writers and other creatives to create breakthrough creative campaign ideas to reach new runners and style seekers with the Brooks brand voice

Partner with the Senior Manager, Lifestyle on video and image art direction from pre-/postproduction, including concept art direction, story boards, location and talent choices, on-set lead, image and video editing, crop recommendations, music selection, application of motion graphics and final color

Successfully solve visual communication challenges through impactful design

Develop graphics and layouts for product illustrations, company logos, and websites

Prepare compositions of concepts and discuss them with clients and/or management and make necessary changes

Lead, collaborate and prepare concepts, storyboards and visual art direction and present them to stakeholders and senior leaders

Be the on-set lead for creative and ensure that image and video assets are captured as planned while staying within production time limits

Select final image assets, provide retouch notes, and review with creative leadership and stakeholders

Problem solve and find multiple design solutions, especially under narrow parameters or strict budget

Collaborate with Brand Creative and Brand Production team members to find the best strategic, onbrand solutions in consultation with marketing partners

Mentor and support other designers, and partner with freelancers to ensure Brand Creative goals are met

Translate complex product technology into easy-to-understand stories

Drive creative development from concept to design completion, including concepts, sample layouts, story boards, and art direction for video and photography

Conceptualize and develop creative assets for the Brooks website, social platforms, email, print, events, and retail

Strategically consider how a story can be told across multiple formats

Create the finished design assets for all elements of creative brand projects, this includes all printed and digital elements

Prepare creative concepts and present them to marketing partners and senior leaders

Respond to design critiques with multiple solutions, especially under narrow parameters or strict budgets

Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Gain and maintain a current and deep understanding of Brooks products and what matters to runners and style seekers

Stay up to date with new design techniques and trends through research and education

Qualification

FigmaAdobe InDesignPhotoshopIllustratorDigital marketingArt directionGraphic designCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsProject managementTeam collaboration

Required

An online portfolio demonstrating best in class layout, typography, image and video art direction, and conceptual design skills with major consumer brands is required; please add your online portfolio link at the top of your resume when applying

Bachelor's degree in related field; equivalent years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)

5+ years of experience as a graphic designer, web designer, art director or equivalent; digital experience is required

Expert knowledge in Figma, Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and other Adobe CC

Experience art directing photographers and video directors

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication

Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust and effective working relationships

Fast and efficient, with proven project/time management skills; committed to meeting deadlines

Able to work both independently within a team environment, and collaboratively with diverse teams to achieve necessary results

Travel will be 20%

Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

Preferred

Senior Designer role within an agency or with an in-house creative team preferred

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and employer contribution

FSA

Family & fertility assistance

401K Savings Plan and match

Employee assistance program

Transportation assistance

Generous time off including three to five weeks of paid time off

Eleven paid holidays

Paid sick and parental leave

Annual bonus based on company performance

Product discounts

Employee recognition

Fitness discounts

Volunteer and donation benefits

Company

Brooks Running

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Brooks Running designs and manufactures high-performance running shoes, apparel, and accessories for both male and female runners. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1914

Seattle, Washington, USA

1001-5000 employees