Senior Art Director — Brand & Retail Experience

WS Development

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WS Development is seeking a Senior Art Director with a strong background in branding, illustration, and design focused on lifestyle, retail, and fashion. This hands-on, craft-forward role carries ideas from concept to finish across a wide range of media, including environmental design.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and brings passion for retail spaces, trends, and consumer experiences to life.

Qualifications

Portfolio demonstrating branding, illustration and live retail omni-channel work.
BFA/BA in Advertising, Graphic Design, Digital Media Design, Illustration, or equivalent.
Minimum 5–7 years of brand identity, graphic design, typography, illustration and art direction.
Strong illustration skills, including digital illustration in Procreate.
Hands-on approach to AI in the creative process, and staying current on AI in design.
Deep understanding of design and typography principles.
Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
Ability to present your work clearly and confidently in front of internal and external audiences.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, collaborative personality.
Experience with Wrike, Asana, or Monday is a plus.
Knowledge of UX methods for responsive web and mobile app design is a plus.
Experience with signage and wayfinding is a plus.
Knowledge of After Effects is a plus.
Experience with Figma is a plus.
HTML, CSS and/or JavaScript skills are a plus.
Photoshoot art direction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead branding, illustration and design across lifestyle, retail and fashion projects.
Own concepts from direction to completion across multiple media, including environmental design.
Collaborate with internal agency team and stakeholders.
Experiment with AI tools to elevate workflows.
Maintain schedules and manage deadlines with attention to detail.