Title: Senior Photo Art Director - Contract Location: Los Angeles, California, United States Contract Job Description: Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading! Job Summary: As our brand continues to scale, the volume and complexity of our photography has grown significantly — from seasonal campaigns and product launches to high-performing ecommerce and performance creative. We’re bringing on a Contract Senior Photo Art Director to be a part of the next evolution of the Ruggable brand across our photo ecosystem. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can operate independently, lead on-set with authority, and partner cross-functionally to translate brand strategy into world-class execution. What You’ll Do: - Lead art direction for select campaigns, launches, and high-priority shoots - Develop strong visual POVs grounded in brand strategy and product storytelling - Direct studio and location shoots with confidence and clarity - Elevate composition, lighting, casting, styling, and spatial storytelling - Partner with Performance and Growth to ensure assets support conversion - Collaborate closely with Production, Styling, Merchandising, and Copy - Drive post-production feedback and final asset quality - Help refine and strengthen our evolving visual standards What You’ll Need to Have: Required: - 8–10+ years of photo art direction experience - Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume ecommerce and lifestyle campaigns - A portfolio that reflects strong taste, restraint, and consistency - Ability to balance scalable production with brand elevation - Clear, confident on-set leadership presence - Strong cross-functional collaboration skills - Based in Los Angeles and comfortable directing on set Preferred: - Interiors background - Experience working in a DTC or fast-paced brand environment - Graphic design background Contract Details: - $100–$130/hr 1099 - 8 month+ contract, potential to extend - Los Angeles (Hybrid / On-Set Required) At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Title: Art Director, Custom & Proprietary Location: Naperville, IL Full Time Experienced Job Description: Sourcebooks is looking for an Art Director to lead the creative execution of some of our most exciting and fast-moving projects—custom and proprietary books and products built to meet a customer’s unique vision, land at retail, and resonate with readers. If you thrive at the intersection of beautiful design and airtight project management, this one's for you! This an exempt salaried position with a range of $70,000 - $80,000. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job-related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications. The location for this position can be hybrid or remote in New York or Naperville, Illinois or remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C. and Wisconsin.   This role includes some travel with occasional meetings at the home office in Naperville, IL. What you’ll do: Reporting directly to the Senior Art Director, Custom & Proprietary, you'll conceive and execute high-impact covers and interiors, own projects from kickoff to final files, and mentor the next generation of designers all while collaborating closely with sales, editorial, manufacturing, and production to get it right and get it done. Key Responsibilities Creative Leadership - Conceptualize and execute visually engaging mock-ups quickly based on account and associate publisher vision - Design high-impact covers and interiors that meet the specific needs of each sales opportunity - Elevate projects through mastery of composition, color theory, typography, and innovative design treatments - Preview and troubleshoot format, template, and pre-press issues to ensure print and digital outputs meet the highest quality standards - Maintain a thorough understanding of contracts and terms around art and photography use Project Management & Workflow Development - Own comprehensive project schedules, tracking milestones from kickoff through final delivery - Manage the approval process for all project components, facilitating timely resolution of internal and external stakeholder feedback - Implement and refine standardized workflows, documentation, and best practices to streamline reviews, approvals, and handoffs - Coordinate cross-functional teams — associate publisher, sales, editorial, manufacturing, and production — to maintain alignment and hit all deadlines Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement - Anticipate design and production challenges; develop proactive solutions to keep projects on track - Analyze recurring bottlenecks and lead initiatives to optimize processes, tools, and communication channels - Stay current on industry trends, digital innovation, and publishing standards to inform product development and design direction Mentorship & Team Development - Coach and mentor junior designers, providing actionable feedback and guiding professional growth - Lead design critiques and knowledge-sharing sessions to foster a collaborative, learning-oriented environment - Advocate for a growth mindset, encouraging experimentation and peer support within the team Stakeholder Collaboration - Partner with associate publisher, sales, editorial, manufacturing, and production to translate creative briefs into cohesive book and custom product designs - Prepare and present design concepts and mock-ups to internal stakeholders and accounts - Balance creative vision with market insights and company objectives to ensure designs resonate with target audiences - Pivot quickly from stakeholder and customer feedback, taking initiative and maintaining quality under shifting priorities What you bring: - Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field required - 10+ years of experience in book design or a closely related field - Proven track record managing multiple concurrent projects end-to-end in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated experience mentoring or coaching designers and contributing to team development - Experience working cross-functionally with sales, editorial, production, and manufacturing teams Design Expertise - Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat - Deep understanding of print production including offset printing, spot colors, and coatings - Strong command of composition, color theory, typography, and visual storytelling - Experience with pre-press workflows and troubleshooting format, template, and file preparation issues - Solid understanding of art and photography licensing terms and usage rights - A genuine love of books and an understanding of what engages readers Project Management & Process Skills - Skilled in schedule creation, resource allocation, and risk mitigation across simultaneous projects - Strong analytical mindset; experienced in diagnosing workflow inefficiencies and implementing scalable solutions - Proven ability to document, refine, and improve design workflows and cross-departmental handoff processes - Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; comfortable presenting to and influencing stakeholders at all levels Technology - Familiarity with project management and collaboration platforms (e.g., Smartsheet, Basecamp, or similar) - Openness to exploring AI-powered design and workflow tools to improve efficiency and creative output within Sourcebooks guidelines - Willingness to experiment with emerging design technologies and evaluate their impact on quality and speed Why Sourcebooks? As Newsweek’s #2 Most Loved Workplace in 2024 and a recognized leader in innovation by Fast Company (2024 Most Innovative Companies, 2023 Best Workplaces for Innovators), we use a mission-driven, data-centered approach to drive success for our authors and their books. We’re a thriving entrepreneurial company that creates books that transcend categories and defy odds, and we’ve been honored with hundreds of national bestsellers and awards. We are passionate book lovers dedicated to connecting books to readers in innovative ways. Story by story, book by book, we have changed more than 300 million lives. Join us as we change 300 million more! Show us your passion and creativity — we’re looking for someone who’s as enthusiastic about this opportunity as we are! Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off. Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

Title: Art Director (12 Month FTC) Location: Chadstone, Australia Job Description: Company: kmartaustr Brighter Futures Start Here We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe. With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. Join the team We are a diverse, energetic and down-to-earth bunch. We’ve nailed the balance between getting the work done and having fun while we do it. We all bring slightly different creative and organisational strengths to the table that we leverage between all to make our work even stronger. Always up for a challenge, we love the wide variety of projects we get to work on, and we run on open communication and lifting each other up. We’re on the hunt for a talented and passionate Art Director to join our in-house creative team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. In this dynamic role, you’ll take the lead on the concept development, execution, and art direction of campaigns across a wide range of formats—from large-format print to digital, social, e-commerce, catalogues, display, and email. You’ll partner closely with a copywriter and cross-functional teams to bring trade campaigns to life in line with Kmart’s brand strategy. With exposure to diverse categories including apparel, home, active and toys, no two days will be the same. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-paced, high-volume retail creative environment where your ideas will be seen and celebrated by millions of customers. What you’ll be doing As an Art Director working for Kmart you will: - Conceptualise, present and execute creative campaigns that align with the Kmart brand and respond to business briefs - CCollaborate with internal teams (Marketing, PR, Merchandise) to develop digital executions (catalogues, email, social, out of home and more) and print (in-store POS, bespoke PR event collateral) that delivers impact - Partner with agency teams, photographers, stylists, talent and producers to create and ensure output is cohesive, on-brand and on-brief - Use Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) to design, present, and produce creative assets across multiple channels - Have a diverse scope of work across fashion, home, beauty, toys and event To be successful in this role you’ll have: - A creative mindset with the ability to think strategically, solve problems and translate briefs into retail forward, customer-centric ideas - A strong understanding of content across digital platforms, particularly how to tailor creative for specific social and e-commerce channels - Expertise in art direction (including on photography sets), with experience briefing and working closely with copywriters, finished artists, producers, stylists and photographers - The ability to balance big-picture conceptual thinking with a sharp eye for design and detail - Excellent written, verbal and visual presentation skills - Experience in advertising or retail environments - Exceptional organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment - A collaborative nature and ability to stakeholder manage and build strong working relationships across teams - A hands-on approach and ownership mindset—you take pride in your work and understand how it contributes to the bigger picture Benefits we’ll offer you: - Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy. - A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings - Access to the Brighter Benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers! - We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program - We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered through our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances - A dynamic learning and support program - Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor - A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes - Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au. If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

Role Description The Los Angeles Times is seeking art directors who can work on an as-needed basis with its design team. The ideal candidates have experience working in print and digital media, with a portfolio that shows off high-level skills in design, typography, and visual storytelling. This person will be comfortable working under the deadlines of a busy newsroom and be willing to roll up their sleeves when needed to build story layouts for print and digital stories, design branding for newsletters or podcasts, and art-direct or create illustrations. - Design, art-direct and coordinate projects and the print and digital builds of our stories using our CMS. - Collaborate with copy editors, assigning editors, reporters, website producers, graphics editors, and visual journalists to tell stories with impact. - Design and art-direct A1 as well as section covers and inside pages for daily California, Business, Sports and Opinion sections and weekly Entertainment and Weekend features sections, as well as special projects, plus section booking as needed. - Create photo illustrations for daily digital stories and social media. - Learn and follow style guidelines. - Work with design managers to ensure brand coherence. Qualifications - A minimum of one year of experience at a comparable journalistic publication or website. - Must be willing to work weekend shifts, and may be required to work evening hours for special coverage. - Excellent time management skills. - Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. - Strong editorial news judgment, impeccable journalistic instincts, and an unimpeachable commitment to ethics. - Ability to work effectively in a team environment. - Demonstrated ability to design for daily digital stories. - A portfolio of work that demonstrates excellence in photo editing, typography, and art direction. - High energy and enthusiasm for journalism and visual storytelling. - A keen eye for current design trends and the ability to create designs in a variety of styles. - Ability to work on a tight deadline, especially in breaking news situations. - Strong working knowledge of design software such as InDesign, Photoshop, and Illustrator. - Positive self-starter capable of performing under pressure and making good decisions. - Previous experience with CCI Newsgate (now CUE) or similar CMS is a plus. Requirements - The position is listed as Per Diem Employee in the Los Angeles Times Guild. - Employees will be part of a pool and eligible for available shifts on a monthly basis. - They generally will work fewer than 25 hours per week, with no guaranteed or fixed schedule. - Afternoon, night, and weekend work is expected. Benefits - The pay scale the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position at the time of the posting is $35.00. - Please visit our career site to view the benefits available to our employees.