Retail Story Design Art Director

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We're looking for an experienced Art Director to lead retail story design and develop innovative, consumer-led concepts for immersive retail environments and experiences.

This is a highly collaborative creative leadership role for someone who can move seamlessly between strategy, concept development, visual storytelling, environmental design, and hands-on execution. You'll lead multiple projects from initial concept through delivery, developing creative solutions that balance consumer needs, brand expression, and business objectives.

What you'll do:

• Lead creative direction for retail storytelling, displays, environments, and consumer experiences
• Develop innovative concepts and translate ideas into compelling visual presentations
• Create and refine 2D design, storyboards, graphics, and production materials
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior creative stakeholders
• Provide design direction and mentorship to junior designers
• Establish creative standards and scalable solutions for consistent execution
• Incorporate emerging technology, digital, and interactive experiences where appropriate
• Manage multiple projects while balancing timelines, budgets, and creative quality

What we're looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in brand, graphic, environmental, experiential, or retail design
• 3+ years of creative/team management experience
• Strong experience with retail storytelling, retail environments, or branded experiences
• Advanced skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Keynote
• Strong concept development, art direction, presentation, and visual communication skills
• Ability to sketch and visually communicate ideas from early ideation through design development
• Experience leading projects from concept through final delivery
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A strong creative portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual storytelling and retail/environmental work

Nice to have:

After Effects, Premiere, Miro, Figma, SketchUp, Unreal Engine, environmental graphic design, furniture/fixture design, interactive experiences, or international retail experience.

Portfolio is required for consideration.

Location: Beaverton, OR - Hybrid

Contract: 3 months, with a strong possibility of quarterly extensions