Art Director Our client is seeking an Art Director to shape the future of a global retail brand's in-store experience. In this role, you will lead the creative vision for immersive, consumer-driven retail environments and guide a team of designers in turning bold ideas into scalable, memorable spaces. You will work closely with a senior creative leader and partner with internal and external teams to bring non-seasonal retail storytelling to life across a broad store portfolio. This role is a hybrid model in Beaverton, Oregon. Art Director Responsibilities Lead retail story design projects from initial concept through final delivery, managing multiple projects at once while keeping creative intent, timelines, and budgets on track. Develop creative direction and scalable design solutions for immersive retail environments, including environmental graphics, fixtures, materials, and digital experiences. Create, refine, and evolve non-seasonal retail storytelling across the full store portfolio. Provide design direction, mentorship, and leadership development to junior designers. Establish implementation standards so that creative execution stays consistent across projects. Sketch and illustrate concepts, and build presentation materials that clearly communicate design intent to senior creative stakeholders. Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to balance the needs of the consumer, the brand, and the business. Explore emerging technology and interactive design to deepen consumer engagement within retail spaces. Produce project production files as needed. Art Director Qualifications 8+ years of brand design experience that shows creative sophistication in concept development and visual communication, including at least 3 years of team management experience. Proven retail story design and storytelling experience, with a background in retail environments, concepts, and programs. International experience is a plus. Portfolio required for team review. Advanced proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Keynote. Strong ability to sketch ideas and communicate concept development visually. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and meeting facilitation, with the ability to convey complex or sensitive concepts to senior leaders. Bachelor's degree in graphic design, architecture, interior design, or a related field is preferred but not required. Equivalent experience is welcome. Prior experience with a leading global brand is preferred but not required. Familiarity with After Effects, Premiere, Miro, Figma, SketchUp, or Unreal Engine is a plus. A collaborative, adaptable, and positive leader with a passion for trends in design, art, technology, and experience design.

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