Church & Dwight
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We're looking for a conceptually driven and highly organized Art Director to join our in-house Creative agency. In this role, you'll assist the Design Director and Creative director with visual direction for product launches, brand campaigns, and omni-channel creative - all while serving as the main creative partner to our in-house production team. You'll collaborate cross-functionally to bring brand stories to life, from early concepting through final asset delivery. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced CPG environment, has hands-on production experience, and brings a passion for brand-building and innovation.
What You'll Do
Alongside Design Director and Creative Director lead art direction and design for select product launches, campaigns, and packaging refreshes across digital and print channels spanning multiple brands - developing original, compelling visual concepts that align with brand positioning and business goals
Align internally before presenting creative work, ensuring brand alignment, quality standards, and accuracy of information
Stay current on trends in photography, video, and social media to ensure content remains fresh and relevant
Leverage strong skills in campaign strategy, layout, and typography to guide and inspire execution
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by exploring AI tools and tech that improve creative efficiency
Production Leadership
Act as the creative point of contact for the in-house production team and agency partners - leading creative direction and overall vision for executing the photoshoot
Attend pre-production meetings with brand, creative, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on goals and visual direction
Build and manage shot lists, ensuring brand alignment and creative consistency, that align with the parameters of the project budget
Attend and lead on-set creative approvals during internal and select agency-led productions
For internal productions, oversee the creative production process from kickoff through final delivery:
Communicate updates to creative team stakeholders and gather feedback at key milestones
Secure timelines and budgets in partnership with Operations
Manage post-production planning including retouching, cropping, and asset delivery
Initiate 3D visual asset workstreams as needed to support the photoshoot
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing, brand, and creative ops teams to ensure creative strategies meet business needs
Foster a strong link between visual art direction and messaging, collaborating closely with copywriters to deliver compelling storytelling
Create a culture of constructive feedback, helping the team refine work while remaining open to input from stakeholders
Provide regular updates to the Design Director and Creative Director to ensure visibility into progress, resourcing, and quality
Who You Are
Candidates must reside within the New York, New Jersey Territory.
7-10+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in-house at a CPG company, agency setting, or working within categories such as beauty, health and well-being, fabric care and/or personal care.
BFA/BA in graphic design, advertising, fine arts, or related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual development, production direction, and brand storytelling across channels working within a wide range of budgets
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma; familiarity with Frame.io and AI tools like Firefly or Midjourney is a plus
Knowledge of pre-production, on-set execution, and post-production including retouching, proofing, and final delivery standards
Brings a trusted network of creative partners (stylists, retouchers, editors, etc.) and proactively recommends the right talent for each project.
Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, keeps calm under pressure, and always brings a solutions-first mindset
A leadership style rooted in empathy, humility, and a team-first mentality
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,100-149,700. This position is also eligible for a bonus. As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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Alongside Design Director and Creative Director lead art direction and design for select product launches, campaigns, and packaging refreshes across digital and print channels spanning multiple brands - developing original, compelling visual concepts that align with brand positioning and business goals
Align internally before presenting creative work, ensuring brand alignment, quality standards, and accuracy of information
Stay current on trends in photography, video, and social media to ensure content remains fresh and relevant
Leverage strong skills in campaign strategy, layout, and typography to guide and inspire execution
Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by exploring AI tools and tech that improve creative efficiency
Production Leadership
Act as the creative point of contact for the in-house production team and agency partners - leading creative direction and overall vision for executing the photoshoot
Attend pre-production meetings with brand, creative, and cross-functional stakeholders to align on goals and visual direction
Build and manage shot lists, ensuring brand alignment and creative consistency, that align with the parameters of the project budget
Attend and lead on-set creative approvals during internal and select agency-led productions
For internal productions, oversee the creative production process from kickoff through final delivery:
Communicate updates to creative team stakeholders and gather feedback at key milestones
Secure timelines and budgets in partnership with Operations
Manage post-production planning including retouching, cropping, and asset delivery
Initiate 3D visual asset workstreams as needed to support the photoshoot
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with marketing, brand, and creative ops teams to ensure creative strategies meet business needs
Foster a strong link between visual art direction and messaging, collaborating closely with copywriters to deliver compelling storytelling
Create a culture of constructive feedback, helping the team refine work while remaining open to input from stakeholders
Provide regular updates to the Design Director and Creative Director to ensure visibility into progress, resourcing, and quality
Who You Are
Candidates must reside within the New York, New Jersey Territory.
7-10+ years of experience in art direction, preferably in-house at a CPG company, agency setting, or working within categories such as beauty, health and well-being, fabric care and/or personal care.
BFA/BA in graphic design, advertising, fine arts, or related field
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual development, production direction, and brand storytelling across channels working within a wide range of budgets
Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud and Figma; familiarity with Frame.io and AI tools like Firefly or Midjourney is a plus
Knowledge of pre-production, on-set execution, and post-production including retouching, proofing, and final delivery standards
Brings a trusted network of creative partners (stylists, retouchers, editors, etc.) and proactively recommends the right talent for each project.
Strong communicator with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Creative problem-solver who thrives in ambiguity, keeps calm under pressure, and always brings a solutions-first mindset
A leadership style rooted in empathy, humility, and a team-first mentality
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $105,100-149,700. This position is also eligible for a bonus. As a Church & Dwight US employee, you (and eligible dependents, as applicable) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid vacation and sick time, and Paid Parental Leave. U.S. employees are entitled to paid holidays, floating holidays, and vacation days starting in their first year of employment depending on hire date. You are also able to participate in our 401k retirement plan (with company match and profit-sharing) and Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Church & Dwight is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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