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