Art Director - US Remote

Our Team:
Vista is transforming to become the go-to partner that helps small businesses design and market their services at every point along their journey. By providing a spectrum of design and marketing help - from the tools to create designs from scratch to the resources they need to get the right designs created for them - we're becoming the expert design and marketing partner for small businesses.

The Role:
Do you thrive on creative problem-solving and get motivated by new tech tools? Then this Art Director, Creative Innovation role is the perfect playground for your left brain meets right brain magic. You'll create thumb-stopping paid social ads, engaging emails and user-friendly site designs - all while using automation tools to make things easier and faster.
We're looking for a sharp creative mind to initially focus on leading paid social advertising, from initial concepts to execution. Applying the automation platform Smartly, you'll be the champion in streamlining workflows and ensuring our brand identity remains consistent globally. This role also requires someone who's always up-to-speed on the latest marketing tech like AI and data-driven testing, so we can produce quality creative at scale.

What You Will Do:

• Creative Collaborator: Partner cross-functionally with design, copy, photo, production, localization, marketing and technology teams to brainstorm and develop high-impact, scalable creative concepts that align with brand strategy and customer needs.
• Creative Automation Advocate: Excited to explore creative automation tools and push their boundaries? You'll design reusable templates, maintain brand consistency and unlock the potential of these tools to streamline workflows.
• Visual Visionary: Uphold design standards in quality, design principles, typography and brand consistency. You'll demonstrate your innovative design skills to create compelling and cohesive visual experiences.
• Tech Innovation Champion: Bridge the gap between design and tech by partnering with internal tech teams developing creative automation tools. Stay ahead of the marketing tech curve and champion the adoption of new tools across all channels.

Your Qualifications:
At Vista, we are striving to hire individuals that add new ideas and perspectives to our teams and enhance our culture. No matter your background or work experience, we strongly encourage you to apply-even if you feel that you don't meet the exact requirements or have the same qualifications. You might be a great candidate for this or other opportunities.

• 5-7 years of design experience in advertising, direct marketing or digital publishing. We're open to all backgrounds, whether you've worked in in-house agencies, external agencies or freelance.
• Expertise and fluency with a majority of the Adobe Creative Suite and adaptable to creative automation tools. Prior experience with Smartly is a plus, but not required.
• Show us your skills! An online portfolio showcasing design thinking and execution within brand guidelines and templates is required to apply.
• Self-starter with a strong interest in mastering new creative tech tools. Adept in independent learning and seeks to become the company's internal expert on these technologies.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly and effectively articulate design and creative choices.
• Strong collaboration skills - and the mindset that each project is a chance to collectively learn, grow and add something to the team.
• A passion for small businesses - and interest in their experiences, challenges and dreams.

All applicants must submit a portfolio showcasing relevant work to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without a portfolio will not be reviewed. Additionally, please include any necessary passwords or access details to view your portfolio.

Why You'll Love Working Here:
There is a lot to love about working at Vista. We are an award winning Remote-First company. We're an inclusive community . We're growing (which means you can too). And to help orient us all in the same direction, we have our Vista Behaviors which exemplify the behavioral attributes that make us a culturally strong and high-performing team.

About Us:
Vista is the design and marketing partner to millions of small businesses around the world. For over 20 years we've been inspired by small businesses, and we work incessantly to deliver solutions to their evolving needs. VistaCreate, 99designs by Vista and VistaPrint, all under the parent brand Vista, represent a full-service design, digital and print solution, elevating small businesses' presence in physical and digital spaces and powering them to achieve success. Vista is focused on making great marketing and design accessible to every small business owner, allowing them to create a cohesive brand image for use in-store, online and on-the-go.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion:
Vista exists to help our customers live their dreams. Each dream is unique - and the Vista team needs to be as well. We believe in the unique contributions of everyone within a diverse global organization. We are collaborative, inclusive, and innovative. We strive to role model and live an inclusive culture of fairness, respect and belonging for all. And we work together to empower each other, creating a space in which each of us can spark our next great idea.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Vista, a Cimpress company, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion, citizenship, disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender presentation, legal or preferred name, marital status, pregnancy, family structure, veteran status or any other basis protected by human rights laws or regulations. This list is not exhaustive and, in fact, in many cases, we strive to do more than the law requires.
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