Art Director

WHBM is seeking an Art Director to help shape elevated, brand-right creative across print and omni-channel marketing. Working onsite in Fort Myers, Florida, this hands-on role partners closely with Creative Leaders including the Creative Director and Senior Art Directors to bring seasonal campaigns and business objectives to life with production-ready design.

What you’ll do

• Design and execute print marketing assets, including direct mail, catalogs, retail signage, in-store marketing, promotional collateral, and supporting omni-channel materials.
• Translate approved creative briefs and direction into on-brand designs that are elevated, accurate, and ready for production.
• Prepare files that can be passed to Production Artists with proper typography, layout, color management, image quality, and complete file specifications.
• Maintain brand standards across every creative execution while applying exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Senior Art Directors, Graphic Designers, Copywriters, Merchandising, Marketing, Production Artists, and external partners to deliver high-quality creative.
• Present and clearly articulate design concepts, recommendations, and rationale to creative and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develop thoughtful, creative solutions that elevate the work while supporting established brand direction and business objectives.
• Manage multiple projects at once in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment, prioritizing revisions and shifting needs.
• Incorporate feedback efficiently while protecting creative integrity, accuracy, and detail.
• Organize files and creative assets according to established team workflows and production standards.
• Share best practices and support junior designers and production partners to uphold a high standard of creative excellence.
• Stay current on trends in fashion, luxury, retail, typography, editorial design, and visual communications to inform design decisions.
• Note: this position may be found in multiple brands, and some duties may vary from brand to brand.

What you’ll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalent education and professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional design experience in fashion, retail, agency, or luxury creative environments.
• Extensive print design experience.
• A strong portfolio showcasing catalogs, direct mail, editorial layouts, retail marketing, in-store signage, and other print collateral.
• Experience creating production-ready creative assets, including print production knowledge, prepress, color management, file preparation, and vendor-ready artwork.
• Knowledge of retouching workflows, including image markup, review, and approval.
• Experience with laydown photo shoots, including production planning and on-set art direction.
• Agency experience or experience in a fast-paced retail creative environment is strongly preferred.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Adobe InDesign (required), plus Photoshop and Illustrator; working knowledge of Figma preferred.
• Strong typography, layout, visual hierarchy, and design craftsmanship with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines, prioritize effectively, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and solutions-oriented approach with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to anticipate challenges.
• Strong understanding of fashion, retail, editorial, and graphic design trends, with a refined, customer-focused aesthetic.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to clearly articulate creative decisions and build cross-functional partnerships.
• Positive team mindset and ability to build strong working relationships that contribute to an inspiring creative culture.

Location and employment

• Location: Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928 (onsite)
• Position type: Regular/Full time