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Art Director

New York, New York

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Art Director

About Bombas:

Bombas is a comfort focused premium basics brand with a mission to help those in need. The company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. From there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sell. How do you donate a lot of socks? You sell a lot. And how do you sell a lot? You make the most comfortable socks in the history of feet. Millions of pairs sold and donated later, Bombas has continued to innovate within its mission and product, introducing new socks, as well as underwear and t-shirts, the #2 and #3 most requested clothing items at homeless shelters, all while continuing to make a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.

Click here to see what it's like to work inside the Bombas Hive!

The word Bombas is derived from the Latin word for bumblebees. Bees work together to make their hive a better place. At Bombas, we’re inspired by that. We know it’s the collective efforts of our team that keeps the Hive alive and strong - a team that is diverse and inclusive. Different perspectives strengthen our ability to make the most comfortable versions of the products people wear closest to their bodies every day and to serve the communities where we all work and live. We are committed to continuously building a Hive where all are welcomed, seen, and heard regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran, status, race, religion and sexual orientation. As a team, we will strive to create room for different experiences and empower all voices.

Based on the specific needs and job requirements, this role will be working out of our Bombas HQ in New York City.

About the Job:

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Art Director to join our dynamic creative team at Bombas. As one of the Creative Team’s Art Directors, you will not only be a high-level creative thinker, but also an innovative and adept executor. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the visual identity of our brand, elevating the overall customer experience and ensuring our social mission shines. Most importantly, you will bring valuable on-set photoshoot experience and possess the ability to think creatively and strategically around photoshoot ideation. You will challenge the current status quo and work to push the brand forward every season. 

What you’ll be responsible for:

  • Photoshoot - Creative Direction:
    • Provide visionary and outside-the-box thinking during the creative concepting phase for our seasonal photoshoots.
    • Maintain a high bar of excellence when it comes to casting, wardrobe, styling, and photo direction, ensuring that all images reflect Bombas’ in the best possible light. 
    • Work with cross-functional teams like product design, marketing & merchandising, to bring product intentions to life through campaign imagery. 
    • Partner with our in-house production team to ensure creative vision is brought to life effectively. 
    • Partner with other Art Directors on the team  to ensure all campaign photography each season is cohesive and following brand guidelines. 
    • You will be responsible for presenting seasons photoshoot concepts to the Chief Brand and Creative Officers.
  • Photoshoot - On-Set Experience: 
    • Utilize your expertise in on-set photoshoot direction and production, working closely with our internal production team to bring creative concepts to life. 
    • Provide all shoot vendors with all creative direction needed on set including: lighting, backdrops, crops, and styling.
    • Have the expertise to command a photoshoot from concept through execution on set. 
    • Work collaboratively with photographers and stylists on set. 
    • Maintain a collaborative and positive on set experience for all shoot participants.
    • Build and maintain an excellent rolodex of local NY creative vendors that you love working with.
    • The ability to be flexible on set when needed; comfortable making quick decisions, pivoting and changing.
  • Collaboration: 
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product, production, merch, project management and more, to align creative efforts with business objectives and maintain a cohesive brand experience. 
    • Work alongside other ADs in the photoshoot process to ensure brand cohesion is maintained.
    • Partner with the Production team to ensure that all shoots are fun, safe, efficient and effective in producing highest the quality assets.
  • Team Management & Leadership
    • Lead junior designers by example- demonstrating best in class creative ideation, execution and time management.
    • Manage direct report(s), ensuring they are set up for success and growing both personally and professionally. 

What we’ll love about you:

  • Extensive experience in on-set photoshoot direction with the ability to collaborate effectively with production teams. This includes bringing swipe and a range of concepts to the team.
  • Strong understanding of brand identity, consumer behavior and design trends.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for aesthetics and visual storytelling. 
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to articulate and present creative concepts effectively. 
  • A passion for creativity, innovation and purpose-driven initiatives. .
  • Strong technical understanding of image file formats, image resolution, and their differences.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively on cross-functional teams solving customer challenges through problem definition, iteration workflow analysis, schematics.
  • A team player who is willing and happy to help
  • Belief in our mission and understand the importance of giving-back
  • Inquisitive, love to learn, embrace failure, and never give up
  • Comfortable working in an open office environment while staying focused

What you’ll love about us:

  • We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
  • We offer competitive compensation, employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
  • We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
  • We value fun. This is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings and company retreats.
  • We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
  • We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
  • We offer flexible paid time off for all full-time employees. This includes over 20 paid company holidays and unlimited vacation, sick, and wellness days because we understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world.
  • We understand the importance of communication and offer a monthly phone stipend for all full-time employees.
  • We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so we offer a $100 monthly wellbeing reimbursement to all full-time employees.

What you’ll bring:

  • Minimum of 5+ years as an Art Director or in a similar creative leadership role; preferable within the lifestyle or eCommerce industries. 
  • A strong portfolio showcasing your creative vision, innovative ideas and exceptional execution within photoshoots.
  • Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign,)  Figma, and other relevant tools.

Bombas is committed to delivering competitive and equitable pay for our employees.

Each component of the Bombas total rewards package, including benefits and pay, is aimed at contributing to an environment where team members have resources to  manage their lives and are enabled to focus on doing their best work.

The pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $106,000 and $120,000/year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, market factors, and business need.

The Bombas total rewards package offered for this position may also include other elements, such as annual bonus and equity target award opportunities as well as medical, financial, and well-being benefits. Additional details of these benefits will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the position is “at-will” and the Company reserves the right to modify any component, plan, or program of the total rewards package at any time, for any reason.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to our Manager, Talent Acquisition at torrey.salter@bombas.com. Only requests related to accommodations will be responded to.

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