Art Director and Creative Lead
About wool&We design clothing for the woman who doesn't want to sacrifice style to wear her favorite natural material—merino wool.Job DescriptionYour passion for great creative knows no limits—copy, graphic design, video, photography, fashion, Instagram, typography—you’re interested in all of it. You like to dream big but know that great work is the result of planning and teamwork. You’ll be joining our wool& creative team which includes a Graphic Designer, Creative Producer/Stylist, and talented contract photographers. Additionally, you’ll work closely with our Digital Marketing Manager, Community Manager, Marketing and Brand Partnerships Associate, and Design & Development team.Candidates will need to be local to Portland, OR as this is a hybrid position, working at least three days in our office.ResponsibilitiesSet creative direction, brand positioning, and messagingLead and mentor the creative team fostering a collaborative, high-performance environmentManage creative workflows, timelines, and priorities across the team to keep projects moving and on trackOversee photography art direction and stylingCreate and oversee campaign strategy, including paid advertising creativeCollaborate with Design & Development team especially during seasonal product concept Identify opportunities for growthCollaborate with your team on best in class organic social, product copy, emails, and content creationQualifications5+ years of experience in a creative role, with at least 2 years in a leadership position — ideally in fashion, DTC, or lifestyle brandsA strong portfolio that demonstrates range across campaign strategy, art direction, copywriting, and digital contentProven ability to build and maintain a cohesive brand voice and visual identity across channels (web, email, social, paid)Experience art directing photo and video shoots, from concept through post-productionStrong copywriting skills — you can write a compelling product description, a punchy subject line, and a brand manifestoHands-on comfort with design tools (namely Figma and Adobe Creative Suite)Experience working with tools such as Shopify, Dropbox, Google Sheets, Slack, Notion, AsanaExperience managing or mentoring a small creative team, including working with freelancers and contractorsA genuine interest in fashion and natural materials — bonus if you already know why merino wool is the best fabric on earthAbility to balance big-picture brand thinking with the day-to-day reality of executing across a lean teamStrong organizational skills — you can manage multiple projects, timelines, and stakeholders without letting things slipGrowth Opportunities:We all wear many hats, and roles shift as our company grows. We like to say that you're in charge of your role. If something looks interesting to you, follow that itch, learn from the team, and create value.Our ValuesPositive, transparent, inclusive.Question assumptions. Experiment often. Fail fast and cheap. Learn and improve.Well done is better than well said.PerksCompetitive salaryHealthcare401k401k MatchQuarterly stipend and employee discount for wool&/Wool&Prince productsFun start-up environmentTeam lunches every other weekHybrid workplace (currently 3 days in office)How to ApplyFill out this form: https://form.asana.com/?k=UiDqiTHiAOPmmLYCG_OMAQ&d=45219701185076