Art Director

Curaleaf; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 
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Paid time off and holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Curaleaf is seeking an experienced Art Director to lead conceptual development and execution of integrated campaigns for digital, print, animation, and packaging. You will collaborate with a writer and Creative Director to maintain brand consistency and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines.

The role requires 2–3 years of AD experience, a strong portfolio, and leadership capabilities. A background in regulated industries and retail marketing is preferred; the position is on-site in a

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years as Art Director in agency or in-house
• Portfolio demonstrating high design standards and refined aesthetic
• Experience in conceptual development of retail programming
• Regulated industry experience preferred
• Leadership experience with delegation responsibility
• Strong time-management skills and ability to pivot direction when needed
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience in designing packaging
• Understanding of brand and retail marketing nuances
• Experience with Figma and common project tools

Responsibilities

• Concept and execute best-in-class creative campaigns across digital, print, animation and video
• Create compelling presentation documents to communicate ideas effectively
• Maintain organized files and archives for efficient collaboration
• Inspire team with reference materials and a clear vision
• Collaborate in a global, tightly-knit company
• Manage multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Direct two reports with support from Creative Director
• Understand marketing considerations for regulated products

Skills

Art direction

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Packaging design

Brand & retail marketing

Leadership

Time management

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Project management tools

Job description

At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

Join us at Curaleaf to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, drive innovation, and help shape the future of cannabis.

Title: Art Director

Location: Stamford, CT or Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt - On Site

About the Role:

The Art Director is responsible for conception and design of integrated campaigns, managing the creative process, and ensuring all work is strategically and creatively on point (and on brief). Ensures all projects are completed on time and within budget. They will work with the Creative Director to maintain consistent and high-quality relationships with brand clients.

What You’ll Do:

• Work independently as well as with a writer counterpart to concept and execute best in class creative campaigns and design work covering all common deliverable types (digital, print, animation and video).
• Create compelling presentation documents that communicate your ideas in a way others can understand, get excited about and present to others.
• Maintain organized files and archiving habits that allow you to collaborate with others in a very efficient way.
• Inspire others with reference material that communicates a vision.
• Work well with others in a tight-knit but global company.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously while working under tight deadlines.
• Manage two direct reports with the support of your Creative Director.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the realities of marketing a regulated product(s).

What You’ll Bring:

• Minimum of 2 -3 years working as an Art Director for an agency or in-house creative position.
• You have an online portfolio that demonstrates high design standards and a refined aesthetic
• Years of experience working in conceptual development of retail programming
• Regulated industry experience is preferred
• Leadership experience where delegation was necessary to succeed.
• You are motivated and good at time management
• Advanced in the Adobe Creative suite
• Experienced in designing packaging
• Understand brand and retail marketing nuances
• Experience in Figma and other common tools of the trade (Project Mgmt tools)
• Able to handle pivots to creative direction in a positive and team player way.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in regulated industries (alcohol, cannabis, pharma, tobacco)
• Familiarity with retail environments (Target-scale, Trader Joe’s)

Illinois Hiring Range

$79,000 — $85,000 USD

What We Offer:

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance*
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program and challenges
• Gym discounts

Financial Security

• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance*
• Supplemental Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident Insurance*
• Commuter benefits*

Time Off

• Paid time off (PTO) including vacation*, sick leave and holidays
• Parental leave
• Bereavement leave

Additional Perks

• Employee discounts
• Recognition programs
• Pet insurance*

*Available to eligible, full-time employees only.

What We Offer:

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

Follow us on Social Media:

Instagram: @curaleaf.usa

Twitter: @Curaleaf_Inc

LinkedIn: Curaleaf LinkedIn

Our Vision:

To be the world's leading cannabis company by consistently delivering superior products and services and driving the global acceptance of cannabis.

Our Values:

• Lead and Inspire.
• Commit to Win.
• ONE Curaleaf.
• Driven to Deliver Excellence.

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. Curaleaf recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.

Current Curaleaf employees should apply for open positions through our Internal Job Board, which can be accessed via the link on The Leaf.

***Please note that U.S. immigration rules and regulations are governed by federal law; not state law. Although Curaleaf operates in states that have legalized and decriminalized marijuana, it is still considered a controlled substance under federal regulations and thus illegal under federal law. For this reason, unless and until federal law changes, Curaleaf is prohibited from offering sponsorship for any non-immigrant or immigrant visas.

***Please also note that while candidates who are Lawful Permanent Residents (such as those with Green Cards) are eligible for employment with, and are hired by Curaleaf, working for a company engaged in a business that grows and sells a product that is illegal under federal law might compromise the candidate’s immigration status. Before a Lawful Permanent Resident accepts an offer of employment, Curaleaf recommends that the candidate seek the advice of an immigration lawyer.