Brand Art Director: Lead Visual Identity & Packaging

Javvy Coffee; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company-paid benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Free Javvy products

Career growth

Startup culture

Job summary

Javvy Coffee is seeking an Art Director to shape and execute the brand’s next chapter. You will lead a design team, own creative across packaging, retail, ecommerce, and launches, and personally contribute to high‑priority assets.

You’ll guide visual direction, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with operations, product, and marketing to deliver standout campaigns in a fast‑moving environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional design experience in visual consumer categories.
• 2+ years of art direction or leading designers.
• Strong portfolio with concept and hands-on execution.
• Deep experience in packaging and print design, including dielines and production artwork.
• Experience designing for retail environments (POS, displays).
• Strong ecommerce and digital design understanding.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
• Excellent typography and visual storytelling skills.
• Experience directing photography and external partners.
• Comfort with AI-powered tools in modern design workflow.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve Javvy’s visual identity across consumer touchpoints.
• Translate brand strategy into compelling creative concepts and scalable systems.
• Lead creative reviews and provide actionable feedback to raise quality.
• Oversee artwork through final production, including dielines and proofs.
• Collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Regulatory and partners to ensure production‑readiness.
• Lead design across packaging, retail displays, product visuals, and launches.
• Direct photography and external partners to maintain brand consistency.
• Mentor and grow a multidisciplinary design team.

Skills

Design leadership

Brand design

Packaging design

Print production

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Photography direction

AI tools

Project management

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

InDesign

Figma

Job description

Javvy Coffee is seeking an Art Director to shape and execute the brand’s next chapter. You will lead a design team, own creative across packaging, retail, ecommerce, and launches, and personally contribute to high‑priority assets.

You’ll guide visual direction, ensure brand consistency, and collaborate with operations, product, and marketing to deliver standout campaigns in a fast‑moving environment.