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Art Director Job at Medium in Oakland

Medium, Oakland, CA, United States

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000

Job type: Full Time


About Us
Dolls Kill is a global fashion brand that empowers everyone to celebrate their individuality. We currently have over 10 million social media followers, including some of the most influential personalities in music, art, pop culture, and fashion. We’re also backed by strong consumer-focused investors who share in our vision of building one of the world’s next great consumer brands.

Our team is growing quickly, and we are hiring across many functions. We are looking for team members who are equally passionate about what we do and excited about joining the Dolls Kill crew.

About the Role
We’re looking for a highly conceptual, design-forward Art Director with a strong foundation in graphic design and digital storytelling. This role is equal parts visionary and executor - someone who can both set the creative direction and roll up their sleeves to bring it to life across key channels. You’ll lead the visual identity across our digital ecosystem, from homepage takeovers to high-performing email campaigns, ensuring everything feels fresh, cohesive, and distinctly Dolls Kill.

What You’ll Do

Own and evolve the visual direction of Dolls Kill across all digital touchpoints

Concept, design, and execute homepage experiences, landing pages, and site refreshes that drive engagement and conversion

Lead the design and development of email campaigns - from template systems to one-off launches and promos

Partner closely with marketing, merchandising, and social teams to bring campaigns to life

Develop and maintain design systems and templates for scalability across channels

Mentor and provide feedback to designers, fostering a high-performing creative team

Stay ahead of trends in fashion, design, and digital experiences - bringing new ideas and innovation to the brand

Balance speed and quality in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Ensure brand consistency while pushing creative boundaries

What We’re Looking For

6+ years of experience in graphic design, with at least 2–3 years in an Art Director or senior-level role

Strong portfolio showcasing digital-first design (ecommerce, homepage, email, campaigns)

Advanced skills in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and Figma

Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, and visual storytelling

Experience designing for e-commerce and performance marketing environments

Ability to conceptualize at a high level and execute with attention to detail

Strong leadership and communication skills

Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative environment

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Passion for fashion

Experience with AI

$90,000 - $120,000 a year

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