Senior Art Director

We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally, including over 100 of the Fortune 500. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is #1 in our $25B industry.

HALO is looking for a Sr Art Director who will be responsible for leading and elevating the visual quality of creative work across multiple brands, accounts, and channels. This role translates strategic direction into clear, compelling visual systems and high-impact creative executions that are brand-right, commercially effective, and built to scale. 

Reporting to the Creative Group Design Director, the Sr Art Director plays a hands-on leadership role in concepting, designing, directing, and presenting work. This individual partners closely with cross-functional teams to develop brand-led creative that performs across merchandising, retail, digital, and e-commerce environments.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead the visual direction for projects across the studio, establishing the overall look, feel, and creative approach based on brand strategy, audience insight, and business objectives
• Translate creative briefs into cohesive visual platforms, including typography, color systems, imagery, motion direction, layout principles, and design mechanics
• Execute hands-on design work, including development of lead assets, visual systems, and templates that set the standard for broader team execution
• Art direct and mentor designers, illustrators, photographers, re-touchers, motion partners, and other production collaborators to ensure high-quality output
• Provide clear, constructive, and actionable creative feedback that strengthens the quality and consistency of work across the team
• Build and maintain brand identity systems, design guidelines, asset libraries, and other foundational tools that support scalable execution over time
• Partner closely with the Creative Director and senior creative leadership to shape creative solutions, contribute to strategic discussions, and ensure strong craft standards throughout the process
• Design for merchandising and retail storytelling across touchpoints such as packaging, hangtags, shelves, windows, product detail pages, banners, and email
• Create e-commerce and digital creative that supports both brand expression and conversion goals, including PDPs, category pages, landing pages, email systems, paid social assets, and lifecycle campaigns
• Present creative work to internal stakeholders and clients with confidence, articulating the rationale behind design choices and connecting recommendations to brand, strategy, and business goals
• Maintain a high standard of craft, ensuring all work is intentional, polished, and aligned with the brand experience across channels
• Balance multiple projects and priorities while adapting to a range of brand voices, business needs, and creative contexts

• 8+ years of experience in agency, in-house, or studio environments, with a background in design and progressive growth into art direction
• Demonstrated experience developing creative for merchandising and product-driven brands, including collection launches, seasonal campaigns, retail programs, and packaging-to-shelf systems
• Strong experience designing for e-commerce, including product detail pages, category pages, landing pages, email programs, paid social, and lifecycle creative
• Portfolio showcasing a strong point of view and breadth across brand systems, campaigns, packaging, e-commerce, editorial, and environmental design
• Advanced proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud, including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign
• Working knowledge of motion-adjacent tools and creative workflows; After Effects experience is a plus
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms such as Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, or similar platforms, with an understanding of how design translates into storefront execution
• Strong typographic, compositional, and visual storytelling skills
• Ability to think strategically while executing at a high level of craft and detail
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain and defend creative decisions effectively
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work effectively across both client-facing and internal brand initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish 
• Experience working across premium and mass-market e-commerce environments 
• Experience developing scalable design systems and brand guidelines for long-term marketing use 

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is between $90,000-$120,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.

Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.

More About HALO:

At HALO, we energize our clients' brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. That’s why over 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses partner with us, making us the global leader in the branded merchandise industry.

• Career Advancement: At HALO, we’re passionate about promoting from within. Internal promotions have been key to our exponential growth over the past few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills. Plus, you'll gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership opportunities, and diverse perspectives.
• Culture: We love working here, and we’re confident you will too. At HALO, you’ll experience a culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibility and imagination by staying curious, humble, and bold breaking through yesterday’s limits. Diversity fuels our creativity, and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive environment based on respect, dignity, and equity. We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence with a commitment to results and supporting one another with accountability, transparency, and dependability.
• Recognition: At HALO, your success is our success. You can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your milestones and nominating you for awards. Over time, you’ll accumulate recognition that can be converted into gift cards, trips, concert tickets, and merchandise from your favorite brands.
• Flexibility: Many of our roles offer hybrid work options, and we pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you balance professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is a top priority and trust that you and your manager will collaborate to create a schedule that achieves this goal.

HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.

HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.