Art Director, Strategy & Design

About the FRONT ROW Group:

At Front Row, we partner with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth. We leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, distribute and accelerate brands on a global scale. 

We’re continually cultivating functional areas of expertise and retaining the highest caliber of talent — while sharing knowledge and data, creating efficiencies, and looking at every aspect of our client’s business from a 360 perspective. 

We work effectively to give every client the hands-on support, niche knowledge, and first-access they need to win in the world’s most competitive commerce markets and make each of our six capabilities the first to act on the next big things.

We live for the exchange of energy between brands and audiences, you should too, and we’ve made it our mission to expand every brand’s market share and heart share. Because we believe every transaction has the potential to be transformational. 

About the team this role lives within:

At the intersection of strategy and aesthetics, we partner with visionary founders and teams to create category-defining brands that foster real connections. Our approach goes beyond the obvious, leveraging a diverse collective of creatives to bring fresh, varied perspectives to the art and science of branding. Through emotional narratives, captivating brand identities, holistic design, and immersive retail experiences, we drive meaningful change in an ever-evolving world.

With a broad view of the digital landscape, we are uniquely positioned to expand and elevate our clients' online presence. From performance and social marketing to influencer and CRM strategies, we ensure consistency across every touchpoint. Leading with instinct and validating with data, we challenge assumptions, seek clarity, and redefine the role of brands in the global marketplace—adding value for all.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Art Director to lead our creative projects and drive the artistic vision for our clients under our Creative Director. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in brand identity, packaging design, digital design, and campaign development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create visually stunning and effective design solutions that align with our clients' strategic goals.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the creative process from concept to completion for various design projects, including brand identity, packaging, digital, and campaigns.
• Collaborate with the strategy and design team to develop innovative and impactful design solutions that meet client objectives.
• Lead projects and collaborate with other team members to divide and conquer
• Direct and guide Sr. & Jr. designers, fostering a creative and collaborative work environment.
• Ensure the consistency and quality of visual design across all platforms and media.
• Lead projects in developing concepts and implementing designs to provide creative solutions that meets business objectives
• Partner with editorial team to ensure copy and visuals are working harmoniously together for a robust 360 client experience
• Cultivate a design culture and inspire the team by sharing ideas and leading design reviews

Requirements

• Bringing brands to life in the digital space. You have visual storytelling chops and a solid understanding of UX principles and best practices.
• You're highly proficient in Figma and other design tools and have previous experience launching websites, apps, and e-commerce projects.
• You collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including strategists, developers, and project managers, to deliver high-quality digital experiences. 
• You are a master of responsive layout, color, and typography and can build a unique home for brands on screens. 
• You’re a strategic thinker and understand how to design compelling digital product experiences. You have a passion for brand building and can help push user experience forward across all digital touchpoints. 
• You're curious and solution-oriented and enjoy finding new and innovative design solutions. You can work independently but are keen to collaborate across disciplines to design fresh brand experiences.
• You can confidently present your work and thoughtfully discuss design decisions and strategic design moves.

Benefits

• 20 PTO days (prorated based upon start date) & 7 sick days per annual year
• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Benefits
• 401k
• Hybrid working schedule (remote + in-office)
• Strong preference San Diego/Los Angeles

SALARY RANGE - $100,000-130,000