Art Director

Chico’s is hiring an Art Director for onsite creative leadership and hands-on production across print and omni-channel marketing.

Responsibilities

• 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 creative direction into elevated, on-brand, production-ready designs for seasonal campaigns and business objectives
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for Production Artists, ensuring proper typography, layout, color management, image quality, file specifications, and production accuracy
• Maintain brand standards across all creative executions with 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 articulate design concepts, recommendations, and rationale to creative and cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop proactive, thoughtful creative solutions that elevate work while supporting business objectives and established brand direction
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a high-volume environment by prioritizing competing deadlines, revisions, and shifting needs
• Incorporate feedback efficiently while maintaining creative integrity, accuracy, and detail
• Organize files and creative assets according to team workflows and production standards
• Share best practices and support junior designers and production partners to maintain creative excellence
• Stay informed on trends in fashion, luxury, retail, typography, editorial design, and visual communications to inform design decisions and continuously elevate output
• Note: this position may be found across multiple brands; some duties may vary from brand to brand

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalent combination of education and professional experience
• 5+ years of professional design experience in a fashion, retail, agency, or luxury creative environment
• Extensive print design experience required
• Portfolio demonstrating expertise in catalogs, direct mail, editorial layouts, retail marketing, in-store signage, and other print collateral
• Experience creating production-ready creative assets with strong understanding of print production, 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 strongly preferred
• Adobe Creative Suite proficiency; 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
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated, proactive, solutions-oriented, with strong problem-solving and the ability to anticipate challenges
• Strong understanding of fashion, retail, editorial, and graphic design trends with a refined, customer-focused aesthetic
• Excellent presentation, communication, and collaboration skills to articulate creative decisions and build cross-functional partnerships
• Positive, collaborative team player who helps build an inspiring, creative team culture

Position Details

• Location: Fort Myers, FL (onsite)
• Corporate FAS Retail Services: Fort Myers, FL 33928
• Position type: Regular/Full time
• Position objective: Partners with Creative Leaders (Creative Director and Senior Art Directors) to execute elevated, brand-right creative across print and omni-channel marketing while maintaining brand integrity

Technology

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Adobe InDesign (required)
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Figma (preferred)