Art Director Creative

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Concept and execute creative across campaigns product launches and always-on marketing from idea through final delivery
Collaborate with Copy and Creative leadership to develop innovative integrated cross-channel concepts that align with brand and business goals
Translate brand strategy into clear scalable visual systems across paid owned and earned channels
Design and art direct across a range of outputs including digital social email web OOH and product storytelling upleveling our design output while maintaining best practices per channel
Lead the planning coordination and execution of photo and video productions including pre-production planning and on-set art direction
Ensure consistency and quality across deliverables while adapting creative for channel-specific needs and performance insights
Translate our A+A team vision into elevated brand-relevant photography including seasonal campaigns e-commerce support evergreen visuals and social-first output
Cultivate and manage relationships with external photographers directors illustrators etc as needed. Provide direction with those partners where needed.
Manage the post-production process including photography selects retouching notes and more
Develop a sharp POV on how we navigate photography renders app UI and lifestyle into a cohesive ecosystem – and work closely with the ACD to implement it
Be a source of inspiration for the team shaping team culture by keeping an eye on the competitive landscape design trends and best-in-class work
Manage and develop designers providing clear feedback setting direction and supporting growth and performance over time

QUALIFICATIONS:

6+ years of experience in-house or at a creative agency
Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual thinking and high-quality execution across brand and performance work
Experience executing across multiple channels with a high level of craft and attention to detail
Experience working within and evolving brand systems to ensure consistency and scalability
Experience supporting or leading art direction for photo and video shoots
Strong communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced iterative environment
Proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite
Experience managing or mentoring designers and contributing to team development
Experience working with or managing athlete relationships talent or partnerships is a plus
Strong commitment to embracing and leveraging AI tools in day-to-day tasks ensuring AI-assisted work aligns with the same high-quality standards as personal contributions.

What We Do

At WHOOP we’re on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives. Our wearable device and performance optimization platform has been adopted by many of the world's greatest athletes and consumers alike.

Why Work With Us

At WHOOP we’re focused on building an inclusive and equitable team with a strong sense of belonging for everyone—increasing representation in every way as our team grows. We believe that our differences are our source of strength—so much so it’s one of our core values.


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