Art Director: Lead Brand & Digital Campaigns

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with matching

Pet Insurance

Mental Health Benefits

Comprehensive Time Off Program and PTO

Job summary

PlanetArt is seeking an Art Director to lead the visual identity across our growing portfolio, including Personal Creations, Gifts.com, Amazon brands, and Etsy storefronts.

You will guide a talented design team, set brand standards, and collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and external partners to deliver high-impact visuals for email, social, digital ads, and ecommerce experiences. The role blends hands-on design with leadership and mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Visual Communications, or related field, or equivalent.
• 3 years of professional experience as an Art Director or senior graphic design/creative leadership.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design, branding, and art direction across digital channels.
• Expertise in visual design principles: composition, color theory, typography, layout.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Proven ability to develop original concepts from ideation to execution.
• Experience leading and mentoring designers while maintaining high quality.
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently while collaborating with teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present ideas effectively.
• Creative thinker with passion for design, branding, trends, and engaging experiences.
• Detail-oriented with commitment to polished, high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative vision and visual identity for multiple brands with cohesive brand execution.
• Provide direction to designers, copywriters, marketing, merchandising, and external partners.
• Oversee digital assets including email campaigns, social media, ads, and ecommerce visuals.
• Collaborate to develop seasonal creative strategies and content calendars.
• Direct photography and video concepts with production partners.
• Monitor insights and trends to optimize customer engagement and product presentation.
• Develop templates, design systems, and reusable assets for consistency.
• Work with the Creative Director on new concepts and innovative approaches.

Skills

Art Direction

Branding

Design Leadership

Mentoring

Adobe Creative Suite

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in graphic design or Visual Communications

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

PlanetArt is seeking an Art Director to lead the visual identity across our growing portfolio, including Personal Creations, Gifts.com, Amazon brands, and Etsy storefronts.

You will guide a talented design team, set brand standards, and collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and external partners to deliver high-impact visuals for email, social, digital ads, and ecommerce experiences. The role blends hands-on design with leadership and mentorship.