p>• 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.