Art Director – Concept

Job Overview

Role: Art Director – Concept Team: Creative Studio (Individual Contributor, P3)
Location: Ventura, CA
As an Art Director within Patagonia’s Creative Studio, you will be part of an in‑house team that produces digital, editorial, film, photography, print, and marketing campaigns and assets that give voice to our business and environmental initiatives. You will also help develop and steward Patagonia’s global visual identity.
Responsibilities

Develop creative ideas that deepen connection to the natural world and inspire action in defense of our home planet
Support the development of brand positioning and creative across long‑term, seasonal, and platform‑based campaigns
Translate global briefs and creative direction into clear, compelling visual execution
Present high‑level creative concepts to stakeholders, demonstrating a cohesive visual strategy across all touch points
Partner closely with writers and photo editors to develop cohesive, high‑quality campaign narratives
Art‑direct both in‑studio product photography and on‑location shoots in support of campaign concepts
Collaborate with Retail, eCommerce, and Social teams to ensure consistent execution across all channels
Execute and refine creative work through final delivery—partnering with channel and production teams to ensure quality and consistency
Support the identification and collaboration with external creative talent as needed
Apply and uphold Patagonia’s visual system, including typography and core design assets
Think across media and ensure ideas translate effectively across channels
Partner with regional teams to ensure work translates with clarity and integrity across markets
Support consistency across product marketing and sport storytelling in collaboration with category design leadership
Qualifications and Experience

5+ years of experience in graphic design or art direction
Strong typographic sensibility and attention to detail
Proven ability to execute creative across multiple channels
Highly collaborative, with strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), and evolving creative tools like A.I.
Experience working with consumer‑facing brands, preferably within apparel, footwear, or accessories
Genuine connection to environmental activism and outdoor sport, with enthusiasm for combining both
Belief in design as a tool for meaningful change and business value
Multidisciplinary creative comfortable across digital, print, and physical environments
Strategic thinker able to translate ideas into thoughtful, real‑world design solutions
Clear articulation of creative decisions and effective collaboration with partners
Aware of cultural and industry shifts and curious about their impact on the work
Open, direct, thoughtful in giving and receiving feedback
Self‑motivated and able to work independently within defined direction
Sound judgment to solve problems within scope of work
Reflective, aware of own perspective and open to others
Salary & Benefits

Hiring Range: $92,300 – $105,300 USD annually.
Patagonia offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and leave of absence plans.
Work Location

Hybrid: Tuesday–Thursday on‑site, remote on other days. Occasional additional office visits may be required for team events or critical meetings.
Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

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