• Demonstrate a working mastery of visual design and brand systems. • Execute and manage original, persuasive, conceptual and visually compelling design work with an expertise in layout, typography, and brand identity design. • Lead projects with a focus on complex brand campaigns and storytelling through motion design. Expertise in communicating brand narratives through storyboards and styleframes. • Inspire and provide mentorship to design staff toward the goal of accelerating skill progression through a culture of collaboration, experimentation and knowledge sharing. • Fluently speak the language of design with both clients and creatives enabling effective feedback and direction. • Demonstrate emotional intelligence in all meetings and communications. • Work closely with internal staff to ensure design work exceeds client expectations. • Maintain and promote an internal awareness of industry design references and standards with a strong focus on processes and tools. • Cultivate a sense of ownership that elevates the standards and quality of all work achieved by the designers. • Partner with motion leads to streamline processes to create optimal and efficient working environments for the whole team. • Demonstrate an ability to juggle multiple projects at the same time while maintaining clear vision of priorities, overseeing a team of designers and making sure everything is pixel perfect before facing the client.

• Act as the day-to-day design leader for ZenBusiness’ core product experience, ensuring clarity, coherence, and quality across end-to-end workflows. • Lead, mentor, and develop designers and design leaders, helping grow individual talent while evolving the overall design practice within Product. • Work hands-on alongside designers when needed — modeling strong design judgment, craft, and problem framing. • Partner closely with Product and Engineering leaders to shape direction, define opportunities, and translate strategy into shipped experiences. • Collaborate with Brand Marketing and Design Systems to ensure the product experience is aligned, cohesive, and scalable. • Bring structure to ambiguity by framing problems clearly, identifying opportunities, and helping teams align around thoughtful direction. • Set and uphold high standards for experience quality, interaction design, and visual execution through feedback, critique, and example. • Lead through influence — fostering trust, strong partnerships, and shared ownership across disciplines. • Apply research, data, and lived experience to form strong opinions, while remaining open to new insights as understanding evolves.

This description is a summary of our understanding of the job description. Click on 'Apply' button to find out more. Role Description As our Senior Art Director, you will own and evolve the visual expression of the Nex brand across marketing, product launches, and retail touchpoints. You’ll be the highest-level creative individual contributor focused on brand and marketing, balancing hands-on design with creative leadership. This role is ideal for a senior creative who wants to define creative direction, lead campaign thinking, and raise the bar for visual quality; while still staying close to execution. You’ll partner closely with Marketing, Product, and external agencies to turn strategy into compelling creative work that feels distinctive, playful, and intentional. What You'll Do - Creative Direction & Brand Stewardship - Define, uphold, and evolve Nex’s visual language across all brand and marketing channels. - Set a high bar for craft, clarity, and originality, ensuring all work feels cohesive and on-brand. - Lead creative concepting for campaigns, product launches, and brand initiatives, from early ideas through execution. - Provide strong creative judgment and clear feedback to elevate the work of others. - Campaigns & Product Launches - Lead the creative vision for product launches, including Nex Playground, accessories, and future products. - Develop campaign concepts, visual systems, and hero moments that scale across channels. - Oversee execution of launch assets across digital, retail, and owned channels, ensuring creative integrity end-to-end. - Digital & Marketing Channels - Own the creative direction for Nex’s website, social media, and email marketing. - Translate marketing strategy into compelling visual storytelling that resonates with parents and families. - Ensure consistency and quality across all digital touchpoints. - Retail & E-Commerce - Set creative direction for retail and e-commerce experiences, including PDPs, templates, in-store materials, and marketplaces such as Amazon. - Balance brand storytelling with performance-driven retail requirements. - Evolve retail creative standards as the product ecosystem grows. - Collaboration & Execution - Partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Growth teams to align creative with business goals. - Direct and collaborate with external agencies, freelancers, and vendors, providing clear creative guidance and feedback. - Contribute hands-on design work for high-impact initiatives when needed. Qualifications - 7+ years of experience in brand, marketing, or creative roles, either in-house or at an agency. - Proven experience leading creative direction for campaigns and multi-channel initiatives. - Experience working with and directing external creative partners. Requirements - Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate strategy into compelling visual ideas. - Excellent taste and attention to detail across typography, layout, color, and composition. - Fluency in modern design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.), with a focus on ideas and outcomes over tools. - Ability to both lead creatively and execute hands-on work at a high level. - Clear, thoughtful communicator who gives constructive and actionable feedback. - Comfortable operating in a small, fast-moving environment with evolving priorities. - Strong sense of ownership and accountability for creative outcomes. - Passion for building a brand that is playful, distinctive, and emotionally resonant. Portfolio Requirements - A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and high-quality execution. - Examples of campaign-level work and brand systems are strongly preferred. - Clear articulation of your role in shaping creative direction and outcomes. Benefits - Competitive compensation package. - Flexible working hours and vacation policy. - Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth. - Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field.

• Build the systems that make the creative team reliable • Set the visual standard for Luxury Presence • Implement AI tools and workflows • Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary creative team