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Art Director

Job Description:

Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list.

Pattern is the premier partner for global ecommerce acceleration and is headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub—with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Valued at $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies in America by Inc. More than 100 global brands—like Nestle, Sylvania, Kong, Panasonic, Sorel, Skullcandy, and Popsockets—rely on Pattern's global ecommerce acceleration platform to scale their business around the world. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®.

We need an Art Director to lead development and execution of amazing ecommerce brand strategies for our partners. This role requires a discerning eye and understanding of overall brand strategy including everything from product photos, videos, web design, packaging, to pitching ideas to brand executives. If you’re already an art director or an experienced Senior Graphic Designer looking for the next amazing step in your career, we encourage you to apply! This is a full-time role and will work a hybrid schedule based in Lehi, Utah.

** An online portfolio is required to apply for this position. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume.**

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a day in the life of an Art Director?

Design awesome work within client’s style guides
Work with the creative team to execute a visual concept through final production
Present work to creative team, bringing a strong design point of view
Own large scale projects independently
Create presentation materials to confidently pitch your concept to clients
Be involved with photoshoot/photography/shot list/production/styling etc.
Lead and mentor junior team members to help them build their design skills

What will I need to thrive in this role?

BFA degree in Graphic Design or related field
4-7 years of progressive professional graphic design work, at least 2 years in a senior role
Advanced typography skills are a must
Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop , Illustrator, & InDesign), Google Suite, and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Attention to detail with emphasis on accuracy, quality, and organization
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Styling interest or experience is a bonus

What does high performance look like?

You follow through with all assignments in a timely manner
You give 100% to all tasks and projects you are given
You actively comment and participate in group collaborations
You embrace autonomy, take full ownership of your projects, and follow through to completion
You work well within the bounds of client’s style guides
You have a passion for design and creative problem solving

What is my potential for career growth?

This role will provide opportunities for professional growth and networking. We love to promote internally and have several opportunities for growth within our company.

What does success look like in the first 30, 60, 90 days?

30 Days - You are familiar with your brand partners’ needs, you have established great relationships with your team members and a comfortable workflow

60 Days - You have coordinated your team’s efforts and pitched ideas to brand partners

90 Days - You hold regular sessions with each of your team members for mentorship and development, you have received and implemented feedback from your brand partners, you have contributed to revenue growth via optimized creative assets

What is the team like?

You will work with the other full-time Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Photo and Video Directors and members of our creative team. You will also be mentored by the Chief Creative Officer and meet with them on a regular basis to discuss your performance. This team is data driven and results oriented. You will collaborate regularly with members of your team and partner executives to implement actionable solutions. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.

Sounds great! What’s the company culture?

We are looking for individuals who are:

Game Changers- A game changer is someone who looks at problems with an open mind and shares new ideas with team members, regularly reassesses existing plans and attaches a realistic timeline to goals, makes profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursues improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes.
Data Fanatics- A data fanatic is someone who recognizes problems and seeks to understand them through data, draws unbiased conclusions based on data that lead to actionable solutions, and continues to track the effects of the solutions using data.
Partner Obsessed- An individual who is partner obsessed clearly explains the status of projects to partners and relies on constructive feedback, actively listens to partner’s expectations, and delivers results that exceed them, prioritizes the needs of your partners, and takes the time to create a personable experience for those interacting with Pattern.
Team of Doers- Someone who is a part of a team of doers uplifts team members and recognizes their specific contributions, takes initiative to help in any circumstance, actively contributes to supporting improvements, and holds themselves accountable to the team as well as to partners.

What is the hiring process?

Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team
Video interview with a hiring manager
Onsite interview with a panel of department leaders
Professional reference checks
Executive review
Offer

How can I stand out as an applicant?

Be prepared to talk about professional accomplishments with specific data to quantify examples
Be ready to talk about how you can add value and be the best addition to the team
Focus on mentioning how you would be partner obsessed at Pattern
Be prepared to talk about any side projects related to data and analytics

Why should I work at Pattern?

Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include

Unlimited PTO
Paid Holidays
Onsite Fitness Center
Company Paid Life Insurance
Casual Dress Code
Competitive Pay
Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
401(k)

Pattern provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-NC3 #LI-hybrid

Pattern is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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