Retail Story Design Art Director

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Art Director – Retail Story Design

We’re looking for an experienced Art Director to lead retail story design and develop innovative, consumer‑led concepts for immersive retail environments and experiences.

This is a highly collaborative creative leadership role for someone who can move seamlessly between strategy, concept development, visual storytelling, environmental design, and hands‑on execution. You’ll lead multiple projects from initial concept through delivery, developing creative solutions that balance consumer needs, brand expression, and business objectives.

What you’ll do:

• Lead creative direction for retail storytelling, displays, environments, and consumer experiences
• Develop innovative concepts and translate ideas into compelling visual presentations
• Create and refine 2D design, storyboards, graphics, and production materials
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and senior creative stakeholders
• Provide design direction and mentorship to junior designers
• Establish creative standards and scalable solutions for consistent execution
• Incorporate emerging technology, digital, and interactive experiences where appropriate
• Manage multiple projects while balancing timelines, budgets, and creative quality

What we’re looking for:

• 8+ years of experience in brand, graphic, environmental, experiential, or retail design
• 3+ years of creative/team management experience
• Strong experience with retail storytelling, retail environments, or branded experiences
• Advanced skills in Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Keynote
• Strong concept development, art direction, presentation, and visual communication skills
• Ability to sketch and visually communicate ideas from early ideation through design development
• Experience leading projects from concept through final delivery
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• A strong creative portfolio demonstrating sophisticated visual storytelling and retail/environmental work

Nice to have:

• After Effects, Premiere, Miro, Figma, SketchUp, Unreal Engine, environmental graphic design, furniture/fixture design, interactive experiences, or international retail experience.

Portfolio is required for consideration.

Location: Beaverton, OR — Hybrid

Contract: 3 months, with a strong possibility of quarterly extensions