Associate Design Director, Creative
Associate Design Director, Creative
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$ 150000 - 175000
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WHY JOIN ALO
Mindful movement. Its at the core of why we do what we do at Aloits our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat making their lives and their communities better. Thats the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.
OVERVIEW
As theAssociateDesignDirectoryou will report directly into theDesignDirectorand will help leaddesignfor brand creative at Alo. This role is ideal for an experienced hands-on design leader who thrives in fast-paced high-growth environments and knows how to guide projects from concept to flawless execution while managing designers along the way. The right candidate is both a creative problem-solver and a decisive leader comfortable navigating ambiguity anticipating needs and driving work forward in a collaborative cross-functional setting. This role requires a strong understanding of the Alo brand and its place in the current market striving for the highest standard of designrefined luxurious elevated and grounded in movement.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Build strong relationships with cross-functional teamscollaborating to develop creative strategies that align with their business goals while meeting the Alo design standard.
- Work closely with the design director and key stakeholders to develop creative concepts for brand creative across all channels.
- Design and share out graphic toolkits and guidelines ensuring all Alo standards are met during creative execution.
- Act as main design POC/voice for owned projects ensuring creative vision is effectively communicated to cross-functional teams and external vendors.
- Occasionally step in for the Design Director when she is OOO.
- Supervise mentor and lead a team of designers and occasional freelancers.
- Provide guidance constructive feedback and professional development opportunities.
- Clearly and efficiently presentdesignconcepts to creative and executive leadership.
- Foster a high-performance solutions-focused team culture within a fast-paced environment.
- Effectively manage resources anticipate project needs identify potential roadblocks and proactively solve problems to keep work moving efficiently.
- Provide input on best practice consistently advising on adjustments to process and creating solutions.
- Plan prioritize and delegatedesignprojects effectively with protection of creative and artistic vision.
- Set clear objectives timelines and deliverables ensuring the team meets deadlines and project goals.
- Make informed timely decisions that balance creative vision with operational demands.
- Review provide feedback and approve all creative output for owned projects ensuring all Alo standards are met while meeting project goals.
- Stay up-to-date with the latestdesigntechnologies trends and strategies integrating new resources/techniques where needed.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in Graphic Design Digital Design Visual Arts or related field.
- 7 years of design experience with 2 years in a leadership or management role.
- Proven track record of successfully managing people and growing creative talent.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating ownership of projects from concept to completion across digital and print platforms.
- Developed leadership abilitiescan operate with autonomy make decisions and thrive in a fast-paced often ambiguous environment.
- Highly organized resourceful and proactive; you see gaps or challenges and take initiative to solve them.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skillsable to partner cross-functionally and build trust at all levels.
- Deep understanding of design principles and commitment to delivering excellent work under tight deadlines.
- Proficiency across all industry-standard design software and platforms.
The base salary range for this position is $150000-$175000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location experience and performance. As such on occasion and when applicable there is the possibility that the final agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the companys total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include long term incentives a PTO policy and many other progressive benefits.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
