Associate Art Director

FRONTGATE; Grandin (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day 1

401(k)

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Volunteer hours

Employee discounts

Job summary

QVC Group in the United States seeks an Associate Art Director to support the art direction team across photography, concepting, design, and production for Grandin Road marketing materials.

You will lead hands-on layouts, guide shoots, and ensure brand consistency while collaborating with merchandising and copy teams to deliver timely assets. A BA/BFA in Art or Design and 3–5 years of experience are preferred, with InDesign proficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: BFA or BA.
• Preferred education: BFA or BA in Art/Design.
• Minimum experience: 3–5 years in related work.
• Preferred catalog or retail experience with a lifestyle brand.
• Total Rewards includes benefits such as PTO, EAP, parental leave, volunteer hours, and discounts.

Responsibilities

• Art direct photography team for studio and on-location shoots.
• Develop hands-on layouts for creative assets from concept through production.
• Align layouts with campaign goals and merchandising priorities.
• Resize, edit, prepare, and present photography, design concepts, and materials for review.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners to ensure timely, accurate completion of materials.
• Research competitors and trends to evolve layouts and concepts.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Photography

Print production basics

Typography

Layout design

Project management

Leadership

Education

BFA or BA in Art/Design

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Job description

US46359

The Associate Art Director supports the Art Direction team in developing and executing photography, concepting, design, and visual deliverables for Grandin Road marketing materials across print, digital, video, and other channels. This indirectly leads cross-functional teams, providing guidance to ensure the creative vision is consistently carried through concept development, typography, layout, and final production.

The Associate Art Director influences merchandising, copy, design, and production teams to ensure accurate imagery, copy, and product representation across marketing assets. Responsibilities include hands‑on layout design, routine creative updates, and timely execution of assigned deliverables. The role also helps plan studio and location photoshoots by developing shot lists, influencing set designs, and selecting locations that support product features and seasonal themes.

Key Responsibilities

• Art direct photography team for studio and on-location shoots, ensuring imagery aligns with brand standards, campaign objectives, and product priorities.
• Develop hands‑on layouts for creative assets and marketing materials from concept through production.

Align layouts, product features, and merchandising priorities with campaign goals and business objectives.

• Resize, edit, prepare, and present photography, design concepts, and creative materials for review and approval.
• Monitor cross‑functional partner assigned marketing materials throughout the creative development and production process to support timely, accurate completion.
• Ensure design and layout consistency, maintain brand standards, and support scheduled design and layout reviews.
• Prepare and deliver creative presentations to team members and senior creative leadership.
• Research competitors, identify visual trends, and recommend fresh approaches to evolve layouts, templates, and campaign concepts.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Critical Skills/Knowledge

• Passion for creative work, demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
• Basic understanding of print production, photography, illustration, and typography.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign.
• Photography experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel for in‑town and out‑of‑town photoshoots.
• Availability to flex work hours as needed, including for night shoots.
• Ability to work onsite in the studio to lead and direct teams in person and attend meetings as needed.
• Comfort working outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: BFA or BA.

Preferred Education: BFA or BA in Art, Design, or a related field.

Minimum Experience: 3-5 years of related work experience.

Preferred Experience: Catalog or retail experience with a lifestyle brand.

Our Total Rewards package includes benefits you’ll love such as competitive compensation, paid time off, an employee assistance program, parental leave, paid volunteer hours, and amazing company discounts! In our US market, you can also expect health care benefits starting on day 1, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier‑free employment process. If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.