Art Director

Curaleaf; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Generous PTO and Parental Leave

Life/ Disability Insurance

Community Involvement

Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Job summary

Curaleaf is hiring an Art Director in Stamford, CT to lead concepts and design for integrated campaigns across digital, print, animation and video. You will partner with a Writer and the Creative Director to deliver on brief, on time, and within budget, while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role requires 3–4 years of Art Director experience with a standout portfolio, leadership capability, and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–4 years as Art Director in an agency or in-house creative position.
• A portfolio demonstrating high design standards and refined aesthetic.
• Experience in conceptual development of retail programming.
• Regulated industry experience is preferred.
• Leadership experience with delegation.

Responsibilities

• Concept and execute integrated campaigns across digital, print, animation and video.
• Create compelling presentation documents to communicate ideas clearly.
• Maintain organized files and archiving for efficient collaboration.
• Inspire teammates with reference material and a strong creative vision.
• Collaborate closely with the Creative Director and brand clients to stay on brief and on budget.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Oversee two direct reports with support from the Creative Director.
• Understand marketing realities for regulated products.

Skills

Portfolio

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Packaging design

Brand/retail marketing

Leadership

Time management

Project management tools

Tools

Figma

Project Management tools

Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop/InDesign

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

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 3 - 4 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).

Connecticut Hiring Range

$79,000 - $85,000 USD

What We Offer

• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• Life/ Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

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.