Digital Art Director

Paula's Choice Skincare; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Dog-friendly office

Remote-friendly roles

Job summary

Paula's Choice Skincare in Seattle seeks a Digital Art Director to shape and execute the visual strategy across digital and print channels. You’ll lead a small design team, mentor designers, and ensure creative assets are on-brand and delivered to the highest standard.

You’ll drive concepting for campaigns, manage end-to-end production for campaigns, product launches, social, email, and retail experiences, and collaborate with Brand, Digital, and Retail teams to align creative work with business

Qualifications

• 8+ years in art direction and graphic design, with 1–2 years managing people.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or Visual Communications.
• Strong portfolio across print and digital campaigns.
• Proficient in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud; knowledge of After Effects.

Responsibilities

• Lead concepting and ideation for integrated campaigns with cross-functional teams.
• Mentor a small creative team and guide professional development.
• Oversee digital assets for campaigns, launches, social, email, and retail.
• Ensure brand alignment and quality across all touchpoints.

Skills

Art direction

Graphic design

Team leadership

Brand development

Multichannel campaigns

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

After Effects

UX/UI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design/Visual Communications

Tools

Figma

Adobe Creative Cloud

After Effects

3D design software

Job description

Where Trust Leads, Bold Ideas Grow, and Community Thrives Paula's Choice, a Global Skincare Leader Founded In 1995, Empowers Individuals To Define Beauty On Their Own Terms Through Science-backed Products. Our Mission Comes To Life Through Four Core Values That Guide Our Actions, Decisions, And Impact

• Build Trust: We set the standard for skincare, transparency, and shared knowledge.
• Be Bold: We lead through innovation and by challenging the status quo.
• Act with Kindness: We operate with respect and care—for our customers, colleagues, and the planet.
• Create Community: We believe in the power of connection—whether educating customers, supporting each other, or giving back, we grow stronger together.

Benefits

Our team spans North America, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, and the broader APAC region, collaborating globally to drive innovation. We offer space to thrive-personally, professionally, and through our comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being at every stage:

• Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer
• Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth
• Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products
• Most roles are fully remote (roles that are required to be at our Seattle HQ can be found in the details section of this job post)
• Great location - for roles that are hybrid or fully onsite, we’re in the heart of Seattle’s beautiful International District
• Did we mention we’re a dog-friendly office?

Our culture encourages continuous learning and is fueled by connection, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether onsite, remote, or hybrid, we stay connected through shared initiatives that bring our teams together. If you’re inspired by transparency, driven to make an impact, and eager to help foster community—we’d love to have you join us.

How you’ll have an impact at Paula's Choice:

The creative team serves as the visual catalyst for Paula's Choice. We’re seeking a talented and experienced Digital Art Director who will shape and execute the visual strategy for Paula's Choice across primarily digital and sometimes print channels. In this role, you’ll oversee a team of designers, guiding their growth while ensuring that all creative assets—from campaigns and promotional materials to retail and digital experiences—are visually compelling, on-brand, and delivered to the highest standard.

As a Digital Art Director, a typical day might include a mix of the following:

• Drive concepting and ideation for integrated campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, on-brand creative expressions that resonate with target audiences.
• Lead and mentor a small creative team, providing guidance, feedback, and professional development.
• Oversee the creation of digital assets for campaigns, product launches, social media, email, paid media, and retail environments.
• Collaborate closely with Brand, Digital, Retail, and other internal teams to ensure creative work aligns with overall strategy and business objectives.
• Manage the full creative process from concept to final execution, ensuring consistency, quality, and brand alignment across all touchpoints.
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, streamline production, and increase creative efficiency across the team.
• Stay up-to-date with design trends, tools, and best practices to elevate the team’s output and maintain a competitive edge.
• Contribute to strategic planning and provide creative vision to support broader business goals.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager.

The Details

• Location: Hybrid Seattle, WA, remote eligible (West Coast only)
• Hours: Typical PST business hours, some flexibility required
• Physical requirements: Ability to handle both sitting and screen time for long periods of time
• Travel requirements: Minimal travel may be required for team meetings or events

What You’ll Bring To The Table

• 8+ years of professional art direction and graphic design experience, with minimum 1–2 years people management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalent experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design excellence and conceptual thinking, brand building, and leadership in creative execution, for both print and digital campaigns.
• Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign), & After Effects.
• Familiarity with AI-driven design tools and 3D design software
• Experience with multichannel campaign design.
• Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to guide a team to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to uphold brand standards.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating design concepts clearly to internal teams and stakeholders.

What Can Help You Really Stand Out

• Professional experience in video creation, implementation, and graphic animation
• Working knowledge of UX/UI design and responsive web development
• Background in beauty or fashion industries

Note: At any time, with or without notice, Paula's Choice reserves the right to add/delete/change the position's requirements.

Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location

$120,000 - $130,000 USD/annually

Paula's Choice Skincare determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living.

For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan.

Paula's Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law. We are committed to create a workplace that is inclusive of all. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work.

Please Note

At any time, with or without notice, Paula's Choice reserves the right to add/delete/change the position's requirements.

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