Art Director

Role Overview
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We are looking for an Art Director to own and elevate the visual execution of the SSI brand across all touchpoints. This role is responsible for translating brand and content strategy into high-quality visual outputs, ensuring consistency, craft, and excellence in design.
The Art Director works closely with the Creative Director, designers, and cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, on-brand creative at scale. This is a hands-on leadership role with a strong focus on visual systems, execution, and design quality.

Key Responsibilities

Visual Direction & Brand Execution
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Own the visual language of the SSI brand across all mediums
Translate brand and content strategy into compelling visual systems
Ensure visual consistency, quality, and clarity across all design outputs
Maintain and evolve visual guidelines and design systems
Design Leadership & Execution
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Lead hands-on design work across:
Brand and marketing collateral
Campaign assets
Presentations and decks
Digital and social assets
Review, refine, and elevate design work produced by others
Set high standards for layout, typography, and visual storytelling
Campaign & Content Collaboration
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Partner closely with the Creative Director to bring campaigns and content to life visually
Collaborate with content, marketing, and growth teams to support initiatives
Ensure visuals strengthen and amplify content and messaging
Support rapid iteration while maintaining design excellence
Scalable Design Systems & AI Enablement
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Build scalable design systems and templates to support efficient execution
Leverage AI and automation tools to accelerate design workflows
Ensure responsible and consistent use of AI in visual creation
Continuously improve speed and efficiency without compromising quality
Team Collaboration & Culture
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Work closely with designers and external partners
Provide feedback, mentorship, and guidance on visual craft
Contribute to building a strong internal creative culture
Encourage design rigor, curiosity, and continuous improvement
Success Metrics
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High-quality, consistent visual expression of the SSI brand
Efficient design execution at scale
Strong collaboration with content and campaign teams
Clear, usable design systems adopted across teams
Elevated overall design quality and craft
Experience
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7–10+ years of experience in design and art direction
Strong background in brand, marketing, and communication design
Proven experience leading visual execution across multiple formats and channels
A Culture of Belonging
: At our core, we value diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where every voice is heard, every person is respected, and everyone has the opportunity to succeed.