Art Director

Designer Jobs; Calabasas (CA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching

Pet Insurance

Mental Health Benefits

Paid time off & holidays

Employee product discounts

Job summary

PlanetArt is seeking an experienced Art Director to shape and strengthen the visual identity across multiple brands. This hybrid Calabasas role blends hands-on design with leadership, art direction, and project oversight, guided by data-informed decisions and reusable design systems.

You will lead the creative vision for brands like Personal Creations, Gifts.com, and Amazon/Etail, directing teams and partners to maintain consistent standards while delivering compelling digital experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience as an Art Director or in a senior graphic design or creative leadership role.
• A strong portfolio showing exceptional design, branding, and art direction across digital marketing and ecommerce channels.
• Solid grounding in visual design principles including composition, color theory, typography, and layout.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator, with knowledge of production and print processes.
• Proven ability to develop original creative concepts from ideation through final execution.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and providing creative direction while maintaining high quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Own the creative vision and visual identity across Personal Creations (US/UK), Gifts.com, Amazon brands, and Etsy storefronts, ensuring consistent brand execution across customer touchpoints.
• Establish, evolve, and maintain brand standards while directing creative work from designers, copywriters, marketing, merchandising, and external partners.
• Oversee creative development and approval for digital assets such as email campaigns, social media, digital advertising, Amazon content, product imagery, video, and ecommerce experiences.
• Partner with Marketing and Merchandising to develop seasonal creative strategies, promotional campaigns, and content calendars.
• Direct photography and video concepts and collaborate with internal and external production partners so assets support marketing needs.
• Use customer insights and performance metrics to recommend creative improvements and optimize engagement.
• Develop and maintain creative templates, design systems, and reusable assets to improve consistency and efficiency across channels.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director on new concepts and innovative approaches that strengthen brand presence.
• Design and oversee high-impact creative for websites, landing pages, emails, social media, digital advertising, and ecommerce experiences.
• Plan and execute A/B tests and user experience enhancements based on insights and performance.

Skills

Art direction

Branding

Creative leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Typography

Layout

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design/Visual Communications

Equivalent education and experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Photoshop

Illustrator

Zoom

Slack

Job description

PlanetArt is looking for an Art Director to help shape and strengthen the visual identity of multiple brands across customer-facing digital experiences. This hybrid role in Calabasas blends hands-on creative design with leadership, art direction, and day-to-day project oversight, supported by data-informed decision-making and reusable design systems.

Role Snapshot

• Location: Calabasas, CA (hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 remote)
• Salary: USD 75,000 - 95,000 per year
• Experience: Minimum 3 years
• Education: Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)

What You'll Do

• Own the creative vision and visual identity across Personal Creations (US/UK), Gifts.com, Amazon brands (Let's Make Memories and RedEnvelope), and Etsy storefronts, ensuring consistent brand execution across customer touchpoints.
• Establish, evolve, and maintain brand standards while directing creative work from designers, copywriters, marketing, merchandising, and external creative partners.
• Oversee creative development and approval for digital assets such as email campaigns, social media, digital advertising, Amazon content, product imagery, video, and ecommerce experiences.
• Partner with Marketing and Merchandising to develop seasonal creative strategies, promotional campaigns, and content calendars aligned to business objectives.
• Direct photography and video concepts and collaborate with internal and external production partners so assets support marketing and merchandising needs.
• Use customer insights, performance metrics, and industry trends to recommend creative improvements, optimize customer engagement, and influence product presentation.
• Develop and maintain creative templates, design systems, and reusable assets to improve consistency and efficiency across marketing channels.
• Collaborate with the Creative Director on new concepts and innovative approaches that strengthen brand presence.
• Design and oversee high-impact creative for websites, landing pages, email campaigns, social media, digital advertising, and ecommerce experiences.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to plan and execute A/B tests and user experience enhancements based on customer insights and business performance.
• Create original concepts for campaigns, product launches, photography, video, and emerging marketing channels.
• Provide hands-on design support for priority initiatives, new concepts, and high-visibility projects as business needs require.
• Leverage the company’s proprietary AI ad producing platform for campaign development.
• Lead, mentor, and provide day-to-day direction to the design team, prioritizing and assigning work based on business priorities, timelines, and capacity.
• Review and approve creative work, provide constructive feedback, and ensure alignment with brand standards and quality expectations.
• Coordinate priorities, processes, and project status across teams to support an efficient creative workflow.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience as an Art Director or in a senior graphic design or creative leadership role.
• A strong portfolio showing exceptional design, branding, and art direction across digital marketing and ecommerce channels.
• Solid grounding in visual design principles including composition, color theory, typography, and layout.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator, with knowledge of production and print processes.
• Proven ability to develop original creative concepts from ideation through final execution.
• Experience leading, mentoring, and providing creative direction while maintaining high quality standards.
• Strong organization and project management skills, including managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting ideas and giving constructive feedback.
• Detail-oriented approach to producing polished, high-quality creative work.

Tools & Technologies

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Zoom
• Slack

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Pet Insurance
• Mental Health Benefits
• Comprehensive Time Off Program including Vacation, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays
• Employee Product Discounts

Hybrid Work & Location Notes

• Candidates must be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area.
• Hybrid schedule: expected in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option to work remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday).

Working Conditions

• Office environment with low to moderate noise levels.
• Regular, continuous use of a computer.
• Regular sitting and standing.
• Regular interaction with team members via in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email.
• Occasional travel may be required.