Junior Art Director

Altra is hiring a Junior Art Director to help bring its brand vision to life across marketing channels. Based in Denver, CO (onsite), this role supports the planning, design, and production of campaign and seasonal creative assets while partnering closely with creative, marketing, and cross-functional teams.

Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, you will contribute ideas and execute assigned projects with attention to brand standards, timelines, and detail. The position also includes support for eCommerce and marketing photo shoots, along with collaboration across stakeholders to share concepts and rationale.

What you’ll do

• Support development and execution of creative assets for integrated campaigns, including website content, landing pages, email marketing, digital advertising, social media, video, print, and retail communications.
• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming, creative briefings, and concept development sessions.
• Execute assigned design projects while aligning with established brand standards, creative direction, and project objectives.
• Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copy Writers, Web Developers, Marketers, and other partners to create campaign and tactical materials.
• Research design trends, technology, consumer insights, competitor activity, and social media trends to inform creative development.
• Deliver projects and maintain deadline accuracy with strong attention to detail.
• Follow established creative processes and workflows, helping identify opportunities to improve efficiency and organization.
• Maintain strong craftsmanship and detail across creative development and production.
• Assist with eCommerce and marketing photo shoots, including production coordination, asset preparation, and photo selection (studio experience preferred).
• Assist in preparing and sharing creative concepts and rationale with internal stakeholders.
• Participate in project reviews, creative critiques, and team meetings to support learning and development.
• Work with traffic, production, and marketing partners to complete assigned work accurately and on schedule.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the creative team and broader business objectives.

What you’ll bring

• A portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, creative thinking, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, and Premiere.
• Proficiency in Figma.
• Understanding of print production and pre-press requirements.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to communicate creative ideas clearly and receive feedback constructively.
• Experience creating digital and marketing assets across multiple channels and platforms.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Creative mindset with curiosity, resourcefulness, and willingness to learn.
• Passion for the Altra brand and running community.
• Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or related field preferred; 0-2 years of professional design, creative, marketing, or related experience preferred.

Tools you’ll use

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere)
• Figma

Preferred extras

• Experience assisting with styling for photo or video productions.
• Photography, photo editing, or content creation experience.
• Motion design or animation experience.
• Video editing experience.

Compensation and benefits

The hiring range for this role is USD 58,752 - 73,440 per year.

• Additional compensation awards may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential (details provided during recruiting and interview).
• Medical plan rates (review a general overview of each benefit program at www.MyVFbenefits.com).
• Detailed information on benefits will be provided during the hiring process.