Art Director
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Job Location:
Austin, TX - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 69400 - 148500
Posted on:
15 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Looking to combine your graphic design skills with hands-on art direction
Were seeking an Art Director who can operate in both worldsguiding photoshoots from pre-production through on-set direction contributing to video concepting and delivering high-quality design work across digital and print.
This role reports directly to the Creative Director of Art Direction for Amazon Fresh. This position resides at Whole Foods Market headquarters and your focus will be on both Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market grocery brands.
In this role youll develop marketing campaigns collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to ensure both brands are consistently represented at a high level across all platforms. Youll play a role in both the strategic ideation and the execution of high-impact marketing assets from online to in store.
We are a people-first company and big egos dont work out here. We thrive on collaboration and have a laid-back hard-working culture that values self-responsibility and earning trust. Were a supportive positive eclectic group of creative misfits. The right candidate for this role will not just fit into our culture but add to it.
Lastly you must have a portfolio of blow-me-away design skills. If youre passionate about foodfrom talking about it to photographing it to selling it with fun and beautiful work wed love to hear from you.
Portfolio required for candidate consideration.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the art direction for seasonal campaigns overseeing creative processes from concept to final production across digital print and social media platforms.
Organize and manage pre-production for photoshoots working directly with photographers stylists and creative talent to ensure successful outcomes.
Oversee on-set photography both virtually and in-person ensuring visual consistency and creative integrity during photoshoots.
Create high-quality graphic design assets including website banners emails social media graphics print ads store-signage and other brand materials.
Storyboard and develop video concepts collaborating with motion designers and video editors to translate creative ideas into compelling video content.
Maintain and evolve the brands visual identity ensuring all materials adhere to brand guidelines while finding new ways to push the creative boundaries.
Work from creative briefs to translate concepts into clear and compelling visuals.
Participate in the creative reviews incorporating input from internal Creative Directors and external stakeholders and iterating on designs.
About the team
Our in-house creative team at Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores and under the Whole Foods Market banner is a dynamic collective of writers designers and strategic thinkers who thrive on turning ideas into impactful brand experiences. Working directly under the VP of Creative and Design were the imaginative force behind both Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh brands.
What makes us unique Were:
Food-obsessed and customer-obsessed
Fast-paced and highly collaborative
Focused on building brand love through Marketing campaigns
Multi-disciplinary handling everything from brand development to content & editorial to photo shoots
Our work spans:
Brand and product development including packaging design and copy
Marketing campaigns (in-store and digital) and seasonal initiatives
TV video and radio campaigns
UI design challenges
Food photography
Strategic multi-brand initiatives
If youre looking to combine your passion for food design and writing while making a significant impact on two major retail brands youll find yourself right at home on our team. Plus we have an amazing snack table. Check out our work !
- 2 years of design experience
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative software primarily Premiere After Effects Photoshop/Indesign at an advanced level
- Bachelors degree or 2 years of industry experience
- Bachelors degree in in graphic design industrial design digital communications design visual arts mass communications art or equivalent
- Knowledge of design principles (Typography Composition Scale and Color Theory amongst other) and working knowledge of how those principles work together
- Experience with Motion (e.g. After Effects) is a big plus but not required
- Experience in storyboarding and developing video concepts
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $148500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Were seeking an Art Director who can operate in both worldsguiding photoshoots from pre-production through on-set direction contributing to video concepting and delivering high-quality design work across digital and print.
This role reports directly to the Creative Director of Art Direction for Amazon Fresh. This position resides at Whole Foods Market headquarters and your focus will be on both Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market grocery brands.
In this role youll develop marketing campaigns collaborating with stakeholders across the organization to ensure both brands are consistently represented at a high level across all platforms. Youll play a role in both the strategic ideation and the execution of high-impact marketing assets from online to in store.
We are a people-first company and big egos dont work out here. We thrive on collaboration and have a laid-back hard-working culture that values self-responsibility and earning trust. Were a supportive positive eclectic group of creative misfits. The right candidate for this role will not just fit into our culture but add to it.
Lastly you must have a portfolio of blow-me-away design skills. If youre passionate about foodfrom talking about it to photographing it to selling it with fun and beautiful work wed love to hear from you.
Portfolio required for candidate consideration.
Key job responsibilities
Lead the art direction for seasonal campaigns overseeing creative processes from concept to final production across digital print and social media platforms.
Organize and manage pre-production for photoshoots working directly with photographers stylists and creative talent to ensure successful outcomes.
Oversee on-set photography both virtually and in-person ensuring visual consistency and creative integrity during photoshoots.
Create high-quality graphic design assets including website banners emails social media graphics print ads store-signage and other brand materials.
Storyboard and develop video concepts collaborating with motion designers and video editors to translate creative ideas into compelling video content.
Maintain and evolve the brands visual identity ensuring all materials adhere to brand guidelines while finding new ways to push the creative boundaries.
Work from creative briefs to translate concepts into clear and compelling visuals.
Participate in the creative reviews incorporating input from internal Creative Directors and external stakeholders and iterating on designs.
About the team
Our in-house creative team at Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores and under the Whole Foods Market banner is a dynamic collective of writers designers and strategic thinkers who thrive on turning ideas into impactful brand experiences. Working directly under the VP of Creative and Design were the imaginative force behind both Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh brands.
What makes us unique Were:
Food-obsessed and customer-obsessed
Fast-paced and highly collaborative
Focused on building brand love through Marketing campaigns
Multi-disciplinary handling everything from brand development to content & editorial to photo shoots
Our work spans:
Brand and product development including packaging design and copy
Marketing campaigns (in-store and digital) and seasonal initiatives
TV video and radio campaigns
UI design challenges
Food photography
Strategic multi-brand initiatives
If youre looking to combine your passion for food design and writing while making a significant impact on two major retail brands youll find yourself right at home on our team. Plus we have an amazing snack table. Check out our work !
- 2 years of design experience
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative software primarily Premiere After Effects Photoshop/Indesign at an advanced level
- Bachelors degree or 2 years of industry experience
- Bachelors degree in in graphic design industrial design digital communications design visual arts mass communications art or equivalent
- Knowledge of design principles (Typography Composition Scale and Color Theory amongst other) and working knowledge of how those principles work together
- Experience with Motion (e.g. After Effects) is a big plus but not required
- Experience in storyboarding and developing video concepts
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status disability or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process including support for the interview or onboarding process please visit for more information. If the country/region youre applying in isnt listed please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $69400/year in our lowest geographic market up to $148500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered equity sign-on payments and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. For more information please visit This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Apple Keynote
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Photography
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Digital design
- Maya
- Web Design
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Indesign
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