Art Director

RUN Studios, and its client partner, a large online retailer headquartered in Seattle, are seeking an Art Director to join for an approximate 6-month project

This position is a full-time, Monday-Friday position to be based in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be willing to commute to the on-site location 5 days per week.

We are looking for a talented and highly conceptual Art Director to develop impactful visual creative across a wide range of projects. This role leads initiatives from brief through execution, balancing strong ideation with refined design craft to deliver thoughtful, insight-driven creative. You will translate complex needs into clear, compelling concepts and end-to-end experiences, spanning video, presentation design, UI layouts, event signage, swag, and more. The ideal candidate brings both conceptual strength and hands-on design ability, with a deep understanding of design tools and UX principles and a dedication to producing high-quality, customer-centered work.

• Concept, design and execute innovative creative for events, digital experiences, and integrated campaigns
• Partner closely with writers, designers, program managers, developers, strategists and producers to create solutions that meet goals and elevate the customer experience
• Independently lead creative workstreams, building strong partnerships with internal collaborators and external partners
• Use data and insights to inform campaign strategy, visual direction and design execution
• Present ideas and creative concepts to cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop work across print, digital, experiential, web and social touchpoints
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, timelines and budgets
• Demonstrate strong storytelling, presentation, time management and attention to detail throughout all phases of a project

• Experience as a conceptual creative or Art Director within an agency or in-house environment
• A strong online portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking, art direction, branding and design execution
• Expertise in industry-standard design tools including Adobe Creative Cloud, Illustrator and Figma, along with a solid understanding of UX design
• Ability to create data-informed work with a focus on measurable impact
• Strong presentation, communication, collaboration and organizational skills
• A high level of craft and ownership of assigned projects
• Comfort working autonomously, navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities
• Experience collaborating across time zones is a plus
• Motion design skills are a plus

Additional Position Details

• Supervisory Responsibilities

• None.

• Physical Demands

• Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Work Environment

• Typical for an office setting or home environment.

• 5 days on-site, Seattle, WA.

• Travel

• None.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At RUN Studios we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand, value, and are grateful for the invaluable contributions made by each employee. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of evolving competitive benefits specifically designed to support the needs of our employees and their dependents.

Compensation

Pay Range: $ $68.00 (Hourly)

The successful candidate's pay will be based on various factors such as individual qualifications and work location.

Benefits:

Benefits and perks may vary depending on location and nature of the work, but eligible employees have access to medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, other telehealth and wellness benefits, a minimum of seven paid holidays per year, accrual of at least 6.5 days (Temporary Employment) to at least 15 days (Regular Employment) of paid time off per year, a 401k plan with company match, discretionary bonuses dependent on company, team or individual performance, and referral bonuses for eligible hired referrals.

As an equal opportunity employer, RUN Studios is committed to pay equity and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.