Art Director

About the Company:

Founded in 2014, Rhone is a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness. Engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, our clothing is designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to mental fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events.

About the Role:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Art Director to join our Brand team.  The Art Director will play a pivotal role in continually innovating and elevating the brand's expression through various marketing mediums, with a keen focus on enhancing the customer experience.  They will be involved in the entire process of defining requirements, concept development, visualization, and creating artwork including interactive, illustration, brand development, layout, photography, motion graphics, and video.  The ideal candidate must also be able to shape the visual aspects of websites, videos, social media content, print, product packaging, exhibitions, and more.

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop innovative visuals for all digital and physical channels.

• Utilize a strong eye for design and color to create content that resonates with customers 

• Collaborate with various teams to ensure that all visuals meet brand standards and customer expectations 

• Analyze performance data and how it relates to branding and design

• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of the omnichannel retail landscape 

• Monitor competitor visuals and develop strategies to differentiate Rhone from other retailers 

• Strategically push the branding and positioning across all consumer digital touchpoints

• Partner closely with design, merchandising, and digital leaders throughout the business to develop effective creative that meets cross-functional needs without sacrificing brand standards and innovation

• Partner with the Creative Director and Product team on new initiatives and projects

• Ensuring all assets are aligned with brand guidelines and best practices.

• Quality control of all creative design assets that are produced by the team

What you’ll bring:

• 6 years of Design and Art direction experience, 

• A strong eye for design and color, a proven track record of delivering sophisticated and innovative visuals, and a deep understanding of the current omnichannel retail landscape.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong portfolio demonstrating your digital work 

• Extensive knowledge of channel best practices

• Strong organizational skills, a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once

• Ability to lead a team, produce constructive criticism, brainstorm, and participate whenever needed. 

• Experience in visual design and conceptual thinking - being able to bring your ideas to life from vision to launch

• Creativity, adaptability, and the ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams

• Technical skills: Advanced Photoshop, Advanced InDesign, Advanced Illustrator. Video editing software is a plus

What you’ll get:

• Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & commuter benefits

• 401K

• Employee Assistance Program

• Discretionary Time Off Policy

• Generous Holiday Schedule and Summer Fridays

• Flexible schedule and work-from-home days

• Annual incentive plan 

• Parental Leave

• Generous employee discount and semi-annual gift card allotments

Job Type:  Full Time

Location: Rhone HQ - Stamford, CT

Reports To: Director of Creative Services