Art Director, Creative Services Leader

PUMA North America, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

PUMA North America, Inc. is seeking a senior Creative/Marketing leader to join the Central Marketing team in Boston, MA. You will collaborate with creative directors, planners, and business units to shape campaigns across channels and drive full-funnel creative directions.

You bring 5+ years of relevant design leadership, master Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge and Acrobat on Mac, and strong presentation skills. Travel is required; the role demands mentorship of junior staff and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in marketing/design.
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge and Acrobat on Mac.
• Ability to create proof of concepts for stills and motion content.
• Strong design skills and digital design knowledge.
• Experience guiding campaigns from concept to production.
• Understanding of color theory, typography and video storytelling.
• Excellent presentation skills and ability to work with senior management.
• Experience directing studio and location shoots under time constraints.
• Leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities.
• Experience in footwear/apparel industry is a plus.
• Travel required with role.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Creative Director, Planners, Content Creators, and Business Units in the conception of campaigns.
• Work across marketing channels to execute ideas for PR, Social, Paid Media, Ecomm, In-Store, etc.
• Lead voice in Creative Services and cross-department brainstorming sessions.
• Review briefs with Creative Services senior management for campaigns and communications.
• Lead creative productions by briefing external partners including photographers and studios.
• Plan and execute photoshoots and productions, liaising with external partners.
• Guide external partners in developing concepts and productions.
• Oversee development of clear creative guidelines for regional execution of global concepts.
• Provide feedback to production designers on e-commerce designs and assets.
• Oversee post-production asset selection and retouching.
• Act as a leader in Creative Services and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

5+ years of relevant experience

Photoshop

InDesign

Bridge

Acrobat

Proof of concepts for stills & moving

Digital design

Leadership

Communication skills

Studio & location shoots

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design

Tools

Photoshop

InDesign

Bridge

Acrobat

Job description

PUMA North America, Inc. is seeking a senior Creative/Marketing leader to join the Central Marketing team in Boston, MA. You will collaborate with creative directors, planners, and business units to shape campaigns across channels and drive full-funnel creative directions.

You bring 5+ years of relevant design leadership, master Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge and Acrobat on Mac, and strong presentation skills. Travel is required; the role demands mentorship of junior staff and external partners.