Altra: Junior Art Director

Altra Running; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 59,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Altra Running seeks a Junior Art Director to help shape the brand across campaigns, website content, emails, and retail materials. You will work closely with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, copywriters, web developers, and marketers to produce assets that bring campaigns and seasonal stories to life.

The role emphasizes collaboration, a strong design foundation, and opportunities to grow under senior creative leadership while contributing to multi-channel experiences for a running

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or related field preferred.
• 0–2 years of professional design, creative, marketing, or related experience preferred.
• Strong design fundamentals and storytelling through design.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Ability to clearly communicate ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design thinking and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of creative assets across campaigns, web content, email, digital ads, social, video, print, and retail communications.
• Contribute ideas during brainstorming and concept development sessions.
• Execute design projects aligned with brand standards and objectives.
• Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copywriters, Web Developers, Marketers and cross-functional partners.
• Research design trends, consumer insights, and social media to inform concepts.
• Meet deadlines while delivering high-quality work.
• Assist with eCommerce and marketing photo shoots; coordinate production; studio experience preferred.
• Share creative concepts and rationale with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project reviews and team meetings to support learning.
• Work with traffic, production, and marketing teams to ensure on-schedule delivery.
• Perform additional duties to support the creative team.

Skills

Design fundamentals

Creative problem-solving

Storytelling through design

Multi-channel experience

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

InDesign

After Effects

Premiere

Figma

Job description

At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com.

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Jr. Art Director at Altra looks a little like this.

The Junior Art Director supports the execution of Altra's brand vision across a variety of marketing channels. Working closely with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, brand marketing partners, copywriters, web developers, and cross-functional teams, this role contributes to the development and production of creative assets that bring campaigns and seasonal stories to life.

This position is ideal for a creative professional who enjoys collaborating with others, contributing ideas, and executing high-quality design work while continuing to grow their creative and technical skills under the guidance of senior creative leadership. This role reports to the Associate Creative Director.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Support the development and execution of creative assets across integrated campaigns, website content, landing pages, email marketing, digital advertising, social media, video, print materials, and retail communications.
• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming, creative briefings, and concept development sessions.
• Execute assigned design projects while maintaining alignment with established brand standards, creative direction, and project objectives.
• Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copy Writers, Web Developers, Marketers, and other cross-functional partners to create campaign and tactical marketing materials.
• Conduct research on design trends, technology, consumer insights, competitor activity, and social media trends to support creative development.
• Complete assigned projects and deliverables while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail.
• Follow established creative processes and workflows while helping identify opportunities for increased efficiency and organization.
• Demonstrate strong craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout all phases of creative development and production.
• Assist with eCommerce and marketing photo shoots, including production coordination, asset preparation, and photo selection; studio experience preferred.
• Assist in preparing and sharing creative concepts and rationale with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project reviews, creative critiques, and team meetings to support ongoing learning and development.
• Work closely with traffic, production, and marketing partners to ensure assigned projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the creative team and broader business objectives.

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundational skills you'll need to succeed and excel. While formal education in a related field is beneficial, we are most interested in candidates who demonstrate strong design fundamentals, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for storytelling through design.

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or related field preferred; 0-2 years of professional design, creative, marketing, or related experience preferred.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, creative thinking, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Understanding of print production and pre-press requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate creative ideas and receive feedback constructively.
• Experience creating digital and marketing assets across multiple channels and platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative mindset, curiosity, resourcefulness, and willingness to learn.
• Passion for the Altra brand and running community.

There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.

• Experience assisting with styling for photo or video productions.
• Photography, photo editing, or content creation experience.
• Motion design or animation experience.
• Video editing experience.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$58,752.00 USD - $73,440.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential

This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [e-mail]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.