Art Director - Long Island City, NY

Calypso St. Barth is seeking an Art Director to ideate, develop and execute creative for our website, email campaigns, and all marketing tools.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    * Translates creative directives into a cohesive visual Calypso St. Barth brand image for web and all external media.
    * Responsible for day-to-day creative updates, site changes and email blasts.
    * Participates in new idea sessions and the development and execution of those ideas
    * Coordinates concepts for and executes all photo shoots, both studio and location.
    * Responsible for all projects relating to brand marketing: packaging, logo design, window branding and other initiatives.
    * Manages communication with outside web resources.

People Management:

    * Manages two graphic designers and re-toucher.
    * Builds collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners company-wide.

Experience/Skills/Qualifications:

    * 4-10 years experience in a related field.
    * BFA/BA in Design, Digital Design, Fine Art or related field.
    * Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator.
    * Knowledge of web design.
    * An understanding of basic design principles.
    * Ability to manage multiple priorities (quickly and efficiently) with tight deadlines.
    * Ability to think outside the box, real creative thinker.
    * Positive “can-do” attitude.
    * Ability to communicate strong visual ideas easily.
    * Drawing /illustration skills a plus.
    * Experience working for a retail or fashion brand is a plus.

For consideration of this position, submit your resume, online portfolio and salary requirements in MS word format via e-mail to careers@calypsostbarth.com with the desired position in the subject line.

Applicants must submit an online portfolio for consideration.

We look forward to receiving your resume.