A visual storyteller with an exceptional eye for imagery, composition, color, and brand expression ⢠A proactive, solution-oriented leader who takes full ownership and follows through ⢠Highly articulate communicator who can confidently present creative work to peers, senior leaders, and executives ⢠Deeply experienced in art-directing photo and video shoots, including pre-production, on-set direction, and post-production ⢠Highly Strategic and business-minded-you understand how creative drives emotional connection and business results ⢠Organized, decisive, deadline & process oriented and calm under pressure in a (very) fast-paced environment ⢠Future-minded, constantly exploring new tools, workflows, and ways of working ⢠Collaborative, kind, direct, and trusted by partners and peers ⢠Passionate about mentoring talent and building high-performing teams ⢠A true pet lover who brings heart, pride, and purpose to the work. ⢠6-10+ years of creative experience in retail, lifestyle, or consumer brands ⢠4+ years leading or managing creative teams (Senior Manager, Associate Creative Director) ⢠Proven experience creating, evolving, and extending cohesive visual systems that scale across campaigns, brand identities, and style guides ⢠Strong portfolio demonstrating brand-defining ideas, designs, photography, video, and campaign work ⢠Expert in Adobe Creative Suite, presentation software; working knowledge of Figma, and modern production tools ⢠Working experience with AI-enabled creative workflows and emerging technologies strongly preferred ⢠Excellent communication, storytelling, and executive-level presentation skills ⢠Proven ability to balance creative vision with operational rigor ⢠Demonstrated interest in growth toward Creative Director role.