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Global Art Director - Digital

Mathys-Potestio, LLC
dental insurance, 401(k)
United States, California, Santa Monica
Apr 02, 2026

Art Director, Digital Brand Experience

for a global athletic and lifestyle apparel company

Description

Our client is seeking an Art Director, Digital Brand Experience to lead the visual execution of brand and product storytelling across a global digital ecosystem. This senior individual contributor role translates high-level creative vision into cohesive, high-impact visual systems and executions across web, app, and in-store digital. The Art Director sets visual standards, guides design teams, and ensures exceptional craft, consistency, and clarity across all digital touchpoints.

You will partner closely with senior creative leadership to bring campaign and seasonal concepts to life through digital-first visual design. You'll oversee day-to-day creative execution across multiple workstreams, mentor designers, and collaborate with UX, ecommerce, and product partners to balance brand expression with usability and performance.

What you'll do




  • Lead visual direction and execution across digital campaigns and core commercial experiences, including campaign landings, PDPs, category pages, and digital retail screens.



  • Translate brand strategy and creative concepts into clear visual frameworks, design systems, and executional guidance.



  • Manage and mentor Digital Designers, providing direction, feedback, and quality oversight across multiple workstreams.



  • Oversee day-to-day creative execution, ensuring all outputs meet brand standards for typography, layout, imagery, hierarchy, and overall craft.



  • Partner with Creative Directors, global brand creative teams, and external creative partners to bring seasonal concepts to life through digital-first design.



  • Collaborate with UX, ecommerce, and product teams to ensure visual design supports usability and business goals while maintaining strong brand expression.



  • Review work throughout the design process, guiding iterations and ensuring consistency across platforms, regions, and formats.



  • Drive the evolution and application of digital design systems, templates, and visual guidelines to enable scalable execution.



  • Present creative work and visual rationale to cross-functional partners, building alignment and confidence in design decisions.



  • Stay current on cultural, design, and digital trends to continuously elevate visual quality and relevance.



What you'll bring




  • 6-8 years of experience in digital design, art direction, or brand creative, in-house or at a creative agency.



  • Proven experience leading visual execution across campaigns and digital commerce or content-driven platforms.



  • Strong command of typography, layout systems, color theory, composition, and visual hierarchy.



  • Experience managing and mentoring designers, guiding work from concept through delivery.



  • Comfort working under broader creative direction and translating high-level vision into executable outcomes.



  • Strong collaboration and communication skills across creative, UX, product, and external partners.



  • Confident presenter with the ability to articulate visual decisions clearly and persuasively.



  • High bar for craft, consistency, and detail in fast-paced, high-visibility environments.



How you work




  • Takes ownership and operates with an entrepreneurial, solutions-focused mindset.



  • Communicates with honesty and kindness, creating space for others to do the same.



  • Leads with courage and is comfortable navigating ambiguity and high expectations.



  • Builds strong, trusting relationships and fosters a collaborative, people-first environment.



  • Brings a sense of fun and joy to the work; does not take themselves too seriously.



Role details




  • Onsite role with in-person collaboration required a minimum of 4 days per week in LA

    The pay for this W-2 position ranges from $50-$65per hour. This position may be eligible for PTO, health and dental insurance, and/or 401(k) benefits upon meeting certain length of service and hours requirements.

    Mathys+Potestio values applicants of all backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.


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