Creative Director - Hybrid (Kerrville or Cedar Park) at James Avery Artisan Jewelry | Kerrville, TX

James Avery Artisan Jewelry

Creative Director - Hybrid (Kerrville or Cedar Park)

Kerrville, TX (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead the brand's creative direction and visual storytelling across retail and campaigns.

Must-have: 7+ years in a creative role with 5+ years leading creative teams.
Standout: Strong portfolio and track record directing print, photo, video production, and visual merchandising.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Partner cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Creative Operations and Merchandising & Design teams to ensure cohesive brand messaging and visual identity across all channels.
Influence the direction of creative vision and establish clear expectations for creative quality and volume.
Leverage a three‑dimensional, design‑forward mindset to oversee brand-right visual merchandising standards across all retail and wholesale partnerships.
Oversee the development and execution of relevant creative concepts for print and digital marketing campaigns that showcase our collections and our Brand.
Collaborate with Creative Operations and Brand Marketing to finalize production calendar in coordination with Brand Marketing initiatives, new design launches, and campaigns.
Stay current with industry trends and competitor activity to keep creative assets fresh and relevant that align with the aesthetics of our brand.
Present creative concepts and campaign strategies to creative and marketing team, executives and corporate business partners.
Consistently displays a high level of creative partnership internally and with external teams especially with Design and Merchandising Team.
Lead, mentor and develop a creative team of graphic designers, visual merchandisers, photographers, and videographers to produce high-quality and innovative creative materials and visual displays.
Work closely with Creative Operations Director to track production timelines and process.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
7 years experience in a creative role.
5 years leadership experience managing or leading creative teams.
Expertise in print, photo and video production with a strong portfolio demonstrating elevated creative direction.
Demonstrated understanding of visual merchandising strategies.
Exceptional leadership, communication and project management skills.
Ability to translate brand values into captivating visual storytelling.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe photoshop suite.

Preferred

Master’s Degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Marketing or a related field.
Experience in stills and model shoots.
Experience in a creative leadership role, preferably in luxury retail or jewelry.

James Avery Artisan Jewelry

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James Avery Jewelry offers high quality, artfully crafted jewelry in sterling silver, gold and gemstones. From a one man's endeavor in his mother-in-law’s garage, the company has grown into a team of 2,000 designers, craftsmen, sales associates, and support staff offering unique designs to customers throughout the nation. The majority of our designs are originated by skilled individuals in the company’s design studio and then finely crafted and produced by artisans predominantly in the Texas Hill Country.James Avery is comprised of 3 functional areas - Corporate, Manufacturing, and Retail.Visit our website to apply for current job opportunities or email specific questions to recruiting@jamesavery.com.

Founded in 1954

Kerrville, Texas, USA

1.9K employees (89 in marketing)

www.jamesavery.com/careers

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