Art Director

Curaleaf is hiring an Art Director to help shape integrated creative that performs across channels and deliverables. Based in Chicago, IL (onsite), this role partners closely with the Creative Director and collaborates with a writer counterpart to keep concepts aligned with the project brief, on strategy, and on schedule.

This position sits at the intersection of big-picture campaign thinking and hands-on design execution, with a focus on organized creative production and brand consistency. The salary range for this role is USD 79,000 - 85,000 per year, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Concept and execute best-in-class creative campaigns, working independently and alongside a writer counterpart.
• Design across common deliverable types including digital, print, animation, and video.
• Create presentation documents that clearly communicate ideas so others can understand, feel confident in, and present them.
• Maintain organized files and archiving habits to support efficient collaboration with others.
• Share reference material that communicates creative vision to inspire teammates.
• Work effectively in a tight-knit yet global team environment.
• Manage multiple projects at once while meeting tight deadlines.
• Oversee two direct reports with support from the Creative Director.
• Apply an understanding of the realities of marketing regulated products.

Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working as an Art Director in an agency or in-house creative role.
• An online portfolio showing high design standards and a refined aesthetic.
• Experience in conceptual development of retail programming.
• Leadership experience that included delegation to achieve successful outcomes.
• Strong time management skills and self-motivation.
• Advanced proficiency in the Adobe Creative suite.
• Experience designing packaging.
• Understanding of brand and retail marketing nuances.
• Experience with Figma and other common tools of the trade, including project management tools.
• Ability to handle pivots to creative direction in a positive, team-oriented way.

Technologies

• Adobe Creative suite
• Figma

Benefits

• Career Growth Opportunities
• Competitive Pay and Benefits
• Generous PTO and Parental Leave
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Community Involvement
• Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated industries such as alcohol, cannabis, pharma, or tobacco.
• Familiarity with retail environments including Target-scale and Trader Joe's.

What we offer: Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.

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