Art Director

Job Description

Cricut's Creative Concept team is looking for a talented, innovative Art Director with exceptional creative skills and a relentless desire to delight customers. This role is customer obsessed and always looking for new ways to engage, inspire, and connect with our growing community. You'll partner with Creative Directors and cross‑functional teams to help define creative strategies and tactical approaches that leave customers thinking, "Cricut is for me." You'll develop customer‑centric creative that inspires, engages, and converts—creating experiences that build brand affinity and drive sales.
Responsibilities

Partner with Creative Directors and cross‑functional teams to help define creative strategies, campaign concepts, and tactical approaches that leave customers thinking, "Cricut is for me."
Develop compelling visual concepts that translate creative briefs into customer‑focused campaigns, product launches, brand assets, and sales collateral.
Lead the visual development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across digital, print, retail, packaging, social media, and owned channels.
Art direct photography, video, illustration, and design projects from concept through final execution, ensuring every deliverable is on brand, visually engaging, and strategically aligned.
Collaborate closely with Studio, Multimedia, Design at Scale, Product Marketing, Brand, and other cross‑functional teams to create seamless customer experiences across every touchpoint.
Partner with the Studio team to ensure creative intent is maintained while supporting production schedules, timelines, and business priorities.
Create thoughtful, human‑centered creative that goes beyond the obvious and connects emotionally with Cricut's growing and increasingly diverse customer base.
Stay curious and identify emerging trends, cultural insights, customer behaviors, and creative opportunities to keep Cricut's work fresh, relevant, and inspiring.
Present creative concepts and articulate design rationale clearly and confidently to stakeholders and cross‑functional partners.
Provide thoughtful creative direction and constructive feedback that elevates the quality of work across the team.
Mentor designers and fellow creatives by sharing knowledge, encouraging growth, and fostering a collaborative culture of continuous learning.
Lead with positivity, accountability, curiosity, and a solutions‑oriented mindset while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Design, Illustration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
7+ years of professional creative experience, including at least 3 years as an Art Director leading integrated marketing campaigns. This is not an entry‑level Art Director role.
Proven experience developing creative strategies, concepting campaigns, and leading visual execution from idea through final delivery.
Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional art direction, design, typography, visual storytelling, and concept‑driven thinking across multiple channels.
Experience art directing photography and video productions, including concept development, shot planning, and on‑set creative direction.
Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud.
A maker's mindset—you lead by example and aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves. You're as comfortable creating the work as you are directing others to create it.
Strong understanding of branding, design systems, visual communication, and customer‑centered design.
Excellent presentation, communication, and storytelling skills with the ability to clearly articulate creative decisions and influence stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to mentor designers and elevate creative through thoughtful feedback, collaboration, and hands‑on leadership.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience with packaging design and consumer products is a plus.
Experience working in a high‑growth, fast‑paced organization is preferred.
A collaborative mindset with a "yes, and" approach to creative problem solving.
Benefits

Enjoy competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, a 401(k) match, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and a yearly lifestyle stipend to support your wellness and passions. You'll also receive exclusive employee discounts—and best of all, you'll be surrounded by some of the most talented, creative, and curious minds out there.
What Makes a Great Fit

You move with urgency. You don't wait for perfect clarity to act—you start, learn, and adjust.
You set high standards. You take ownership, deliver quality, and hold yourself accountable.
You stay focused when things move fast. You prioritize what matters most and tune out the noise.
You collaborate like a pro. You elevate others, communicate clearly, and bring a low‑ego, high‑output energy.
You embrace AI as part of your toolkit. From idea exploration to data analysis and creative problem‑solving, you leverage AI to accelerate innovation and amplify impact—because technology and creativity go hand‑in‑hand here.
Equal Opportunity Statement

Cricut® is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This position is contingent on successfully completing a Criminal Background Check upon hire. Cricut participates in E‑Verify.

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