Sr. Art Director

Church & Dwight Co.; Ewing (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

An established CPG firm seeks a driven Art Director for its creative agency. This role involves guiding visual direction for product launches and campaigns while collaborating with production teams. The candidate should have a strong portfolio, significant experience in art direction, and a passion for brand storytelling. Join a team that values creativity and innovation to make a substantial impact.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Paid vacation and sick time

401k plan with company match

Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in-house at a CPG company or agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual development and brand storytelling.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma, familiarity with AI tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction and design for product launches and campaigns across digital and print.
• Act as the creative point of contact for the in-house production team.
• Partner with marketing and brand teams to ensure strategies meet business needs.

Skills

Creative Direction

Art Direction

Brand Storytelling

Collaboration

Organization

Problem Solving

Education

BFA/BA in Graphic Design, Advertising, Fine Arts, or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Figma

Frame.io

Job description

A collective energy and ambition. A place where you can make a real difference.

We’re a company that genuinely cares about our people, our products, our consumers and the environment.

Our unique, informal culture champions courage, determination and collaboration. Knowing we have an open and supportive team means each of us has the freedom to take responsibility and ownership. We have a shared passion to work hard, innovate and push boundaries.

United by the belief that when we strive for growth, anything is possible. While we might not be the largest company in our industry, we believe we can have the biggest impact because: Together We Have the Power to Win.

Location: Hybrid, Ewing, NJ

We’re looking for a conceptually driven and highly organized Art Director to join our in-house Creative agency. In this role, you’ll assist the Design Director and Creative director with visual direction for product launches, brand campaigns, and omni-channel creative – all while serving as the main creative partner to our in-house production team. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally to bring brand stories to life, from early concepting through final asset delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced CPG environment, has hands-on production experience, and brings a passion for brand-building and innovation.

What You’ll Do

Creative Direction & Execution

• Alongside Design Director and Creative Director lead art direction and design for select product launches, campaigns, and packaging refreshes across digital and print channels spanning multiple brands – developing original, compelling visual concepts that align with brand positioning and business goals

• Align internally before presenting creative work, ensuring brand alignment, quality standards, and accuracy of information

• Stay current on trends in photography, video, and social media to ensure content remains fresh and relevant

• Leverage strong skills in campaign strategy, layout, and typography to guide and inspire execution

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by exploring AI tools and tech that improve creative efficiency

Production Leadership

• Act as the creative point of contact for the in-house production team and agency partners – leading creative direction and overall vision for executing the photoshoot

• Attend pre-production meetings with brand, creative, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on goals and visual direction

• Build and manage shot lists, ensuring brand alignment and creative consistency, that align with the parameters of the project budget

• Attend and lead on-set creative approvals during internal and select agency-led productions

• For internal productions, oversee the creative production process from kickoff through final delivery:

• Communicate updates to creative team stakeholders and gather feedback at key milestones

• Secure timelines and budgets in partnership with Operations

• Manage post-production planning including retouching, cropping, and asset delivery

• Initiate 3D visual asset workstreams as needed to support the photoshoot

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with marketing, brand, and creative ops teams to ensure creative strategies meet business needs

• Foster a strong link between visual art direction and messaging, collaborating closely with copywriters to deliver compelling storytelling

• Create a culture of constructive feedback, helping the team refine work while remaining open to input from stakeholders

• Provide regular updates to the Design Director and Creative Director to ensure visibility into progress, resourcing, and quality

Who You Are

• 7-10+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in-house at a CPG company, agency setting, or working within categories such as beauty, health and well-being, fabric care and/or personal care.

• BFA/BA in graphic design, advertising, fine arts, or related field

• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual development, production direction, and brand storytelling across channels working within a wide range of budgets

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma; familiarity with Frame.io and AI tools like Firefly or Midjourney is a plus

• Knowledge of pre-production, on-set execution, and post-production including retouching, proofing, and final delivery standards

• Brings a trusted network of creative partners (stylists, retouchers, editors, etc.) and proactively recommends the right talent for each project.

• Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Creative problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, keeps calm under pressure, and always brings a solutions-first mindset

• A leadership style rooted in empathy, humility, and a team-first mentality

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,100-164,600. This position is also eligible for a bonus.

As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay parity. Compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

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Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

For more information on our company, our brands and our culture visit us at http://www.churchdwight.com/