Director, Brand Strategy (Art Director) ($150,200.00 - $197,200.00)

Irvine, CA (On-site)

$150K/yr – $197K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 3 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and drive data driven creative strategies and end-to-end production across brand, UI, and cross-channel campaigns, leading a creative team and coordinating with cross-functional partners to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.

  • Lead creative ideation, asset creation, and production workflows.
  • Mentor a team of creatives and manage agency/vendor partnerships.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Formulate and implement data-driven creative strategies that directly support divisional goals.
  • Drive the creation of visually compelling assets and User Interface (UI) designs while ensuring adherence to brand standards.
  • Establish design, photo, video, and motion guidelines for seasonal initiatives.
  • Direct photo and video shoots, including mood boarding, set design, prop selection, model casting, and post-production oversight.
  • Maintain brand integrity and visual consistency across digital, social, retail, print, experiential and video touchpoints.
  • Enforce rigorous quality control standards for all creative deliverables.
  • Manage complex, multi-project workflows to ensure predictable, on-time delivery.
  • Oversee creative resource allocation and agency/vendor partnerships to meet reactive, budget and quality requirements.
  • Lead, inspire, and mentor a team of creatives to foster innovation and professional growth.
  • Partner with Marketing, Leasing, Digital, and Asset Management departments to ensure unified execution.

Requirements

  • Advanced technical proficiency (Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma) and experience with print production standards, digital optimization, and content production workflows.

Preferred

  • Demonstrated ability to transform "big ideas" into impactful, omni-channel campaigns that drive business growth and property leasing objectives.
  • Deep understanding of B2B/customer behavior, retail marketing, channel strategy, partnership marketing, and multi-platform media campaigns.
  • Mastery of design principles and storytelling ability to actively guide the execution of work.
  • Deep understanding of the latest in digital technologies, UI/UX design, typography, photography, cinematography, and brand storytelling.
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent experience)
  • 10+ years of experience developing creative work within an advertising agency or internal corporate creative services department, with a proven track record of successfully managing and developing creative teams.

Benefits

  • The Company also offers competitive benefits for full time employees including paid time off, matching 401(k), and health benefits.
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$150K/yr – $197K/yr

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Director, Brand Strategy (Art Director) ($150,200.00 - $197,200.00)

Irvine Company Chicago · Irvine, CA · On-site