Art Director, Email | SMS

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is nearly 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.We’re here for it. We think you should be too! We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as an

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Art Director, Email | SMS

will be responsible for developing design, presentation and photography concepts for the email channel. They will partner with internal teams to ensure email designs are customer-focused, intuitive and meet all brand standards. interactive, brand elevated user experiences that create engagement and conversion.This is a hybrid position that currently requires 2-3 days out of our Northbrook, IL corporate office.A day in the life as an Art Director, Email | SMS...Deepen customer engagement and conversion by driving the creation of innovative and engaging Email experiences across digital channelsLead Email | SMS design projects from inception to launchMentor the design team by providing critical hindsight and feedbackCollaborate with internal and external project teams to support multi-channel initiativesCreate and maintain consistent, high level visual design patterns, standards and specificationsParticipate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the positionConsistently approach visual design projects from a user-centered perspectiveWhat you'll bring to the table...Extensive knowledge of graphic designUnderstanding of relevant software including Photoshop IllustratorExperience with building animations/gifsPrevious experience in Email builder tools; HTML and CSS knowledge a plusMaintain awareness of key performance metrics and incorporate them as part of the goals of the user experienceAbility to create engaging visual designs that enhance and elevate the brandPossess the ability to run effective critique of visual design workAbility to successfully guide and move forward multiple projects at one timeWe’d love to hear from you if you have…Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples that demonstrates expertise in Email/SMS designBachelor’s degree5 years of relevant experienceProven ability to work in a team environmentExperience mentoring creative teams#li-hybrid