Managing Art Director- Hybrid in Wisconsin or Minnesota

Managing Art Director
JOB SUMMARY:
The Managing Art Director is a creative leader responsible for setting and maintaining the visual direction of the assigned brand(s) while managing and mentoring a team of art directors. This role blends strategic thinking, creative excellence, and operational leadership.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The below listing of essential functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be requested to be performed by supervisor or manager.
• Lead art direction for all brand and product photography across campaigns and channels
• Develop creative concepts, shot lists, visual references, and briefs for photoshoots
• Partner closely with photographers, stylists, producers, and external vendors to execute creative vision
• Concept and design catalogs, including unique covers and text pages, while managing production timelines
• Develop creative concepts for cross-channel campaigns that support brand and business objectives
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of art directors through clear direction and constructive feedback
• Set creative standards and ensure consistent, high-quality execution across all deliverables
• Support hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Present creative concepts, layouts, and photography direction to senior stakeholders
• Act as a creative partner to Marketing, Merchandising, and E-commerce teams to align on strategy and execution
• Balance creative excellence with production efficiency, ensuring deadlines are consistently met

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Complete or participate in special projects as assigned
• Stay current on industry trends, bringing fresh ideas and innovation to the brand.

The above listing of essential and periodic functions is not an inclusive listing of all duties that may be required to be performed.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and communicate at all levels, both inside and outside the organization.
• Proven Leadership Skills
• Catalog and Direct Mail Design Skills
• Business Acumen
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills to effectively communicate with audiences at various levels.
• Strategic Thinking
• Customer Focus
• Ability to make sound, timely, business decisions and/or recommendations
• Ability to lead and motivate teams and manage performance.
• Creative Vision
• Project management skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, timelines, and meet deadlines
• Ability to travel to the corporate office in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design or related field.
• 3+ years of management experience
• 5+ years of experience in print and digital art direction and design
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong graphic design and typography skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is generally sedentary, with no specific need for physical coordination or effort. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
Some travel may be required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Tasks do not expose employee to physically unpleasant or hazardous conditions.
TRAINING/ORIENTATION:
A training development plan will be created and customized to the individual.

Mason Companies is committed to cultivating thriving relationships. We welcome all individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity or experience.

POSITION CLASSIFICATION:
JOB TITLE: Managing Art Director
DEPARTMENT: Marketing- Creative
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Director of Creative
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
DATE REVIEWED: February 12, 2026