We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

　　We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an Art Director, Catalog + Brand Design.

　　The Art Director, Catalog + Brand Design is accountable for owning and driving the development of creative concepts based on written or verbal briefs. They will collaborate with Senior creative leaders to produce design solutions that visually convey a particular message, idea or concept as well as provide on-going direction to advance the creative point of view of the brand.

　　This is a 3-day hybrid position based out of our Northbrook, IL office.

　　A day in the life as an Art Director, Catalog + Brand Design…

　　Collaborate with key partners to develop creative concepts/assignments, conceptual thinking, development and execution of creative campaigns across multiple mediums; has ability to lead or perform this function independently as needed

　　Lead and develop multiple on-going projects and timelines

　　Maintain brand authenticity throughout all creative work

　　Develop strong working relationships with creative, marketing and other cross-channel partners to deliver strategic and on target creative concepts

　　Ensure budgets, deadlines, etc. are complete, accurate and followed and assists in developing and maintaining schedules for projects

　　Attend and/or lead meetings facilitated by business area or project initiator to understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project

　　Conceive, develop and present concepts and designs

　　Prepare handoff and briefing of photo studio partners on concept and art direction, attending photo shoots when required

　　Reviews all editorial and image content, ensures proper layout and color and approves printer proofs. Attends press checks, when required

　　What you’ll bring to the table…

　　Has understanding of file preparation/die lines/print layouts and printing processes for print and digital applications

　　Proven Leadership skills who acts with courage, compassion and calm

　　Positive attitude and infectious personal drive that energizes others

　　Effective communicator and a strong collaborator

　　Ability to thrive in a complex, fast-paced environment who is adaptable to change and can balance multiple activities at once while making appropriate progress against them all

　　Current and informed on Design’s best practices and latest industry trends

　　We’d love to hear from you if you have…

　　Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples

　　7 years of Graphic Design experience

　　Bachelor's degree in Art and Design with an emphasis in Graphic Design, Graphic Arts, or a related area

　　Love and mastery of Typography is required

　　Excellent skills with Adobe CC Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign

　　Experienced with Google and MS Office Suite

　　Experience in Illustration, Motion Graphics, Animation and Photography experience is a plus

　　Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and correctly prioritize multiple projects for themselves and others

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　　Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.