Art Director

Company Description

Joyride is designed specifically for early-stage companies with aspirations to build lifestyle brands. Our team leverages over 30 years of experience working with brands ranging from Fortune 100 companies to start-up ventures. We provide services that adapt to a brand's development stage, including new brand creation, launch plans, acceleration initiatives, and innovation-focused sprint sessions. At Joyride, we pride ourselves on guiding our partners from idea to success story.

We're looking for a versatile
Art Director / Graphic Designer

to join our small but mighty creative team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in the
startup world

, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and is passionate about building emerging
CPG brands

—from healthy snacks and beverages to functional energy bars and drinks.

This is a
part-time role

with the potential to grow into a full-time position as our portfolio of brands continues to scale.

What You'll Do

• Partner with the Creative Director to
  develop and execute brand campaigns

across digital, print, packaging, and social.
- Own design execution across a variety of touchpoints—
brand identity, packaging, social media content, e-commerce assets, pitch decks, and more

.
- Create
content for Amazon and Shopify platforms

, optimizing assets for e-commerce success.
- Collaborate on
social media campaigns

: content design, storytelling, and creative formats for Instagram, TikTok, and beyond.
- Edit and produce
short-form video and motion content

for social platforms (TikTok, IG Reels) and digital ads—both
in-platform and in Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, etc.)

.
- Deliver
3D renders and animations

using Adobe Dimension and After Effects.
- Experiment with
AI tools

(ChatGPT, MidJourney, etc.) to concept and refine creative ideas, visuals, and content.
- Be a
proactive problem solver

—anticipating needs, suggesting ideas, and moving projects forward without needing constant direction.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of professional design experience

(agency, in-house, or freelance).
- Located in Louisville, Kentucky, or nearby.
- Strong portfolio showing a mix of
brand identity, packaging, campaign, and digital work

.
- Proficiency in
Adobe Creative Suite

(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Dimension).
- Experience with
video editing and motion design

(Premiere Pro, After Effects, or native social editing tools).
- Working knowledge of
Shopify, Amazon, and e-commerce design

(a plus, not required).
- Understanding of
social media platforms

and what creative works best for each.
- Curiosity and ability to
leverage AI tools

(ChatGPT, MidJourney, etc.) for concepting and content creation.
- Strong communication skills—you can share ideas clearly, take feedback, and collaborate with a small remote team.
- Ability to
manage multiple projects at once

, stay organized, and deliver on deadlines.
- Passion for
CPG brands

—snacks, beverages, wellness—and excitement about helping small brands grow into something big.
- A love for learning: if you don't know something, you're eager to figure it out.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Work directly with the Creative Director on exciting
  startup brands

.
- Be part of a
small, entrepreneurial team

where your ideas and creativity make a direct impact.
- Flexibility of a
remote, part-time role

with growth potential into full-time.
- A culture that values
creativity, initiative, and passion

.

How to Apply

Send your portfolio, résumé, and a quick note about why this role excites you. We'd love to see your
best brand work

—especially packaging, campaign, video, and digital examples.

Nice-to-have skills

• Adobe Illustrator
• Adobe Photoshop
• Adobe Premiere Pro
• Video Editing
• Adobe After Effects

• Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Work experience

• Art Director/Creative Director

Languages

• English