Art Director

Art Director ABOUT GLDNGLDN is a mission-driven jewelry brand specializing in fine and demi-fine jewelry that tells a story. We’re passionate about creating meaningful pieces in timeless yet trend-aware styles and delighting our customers at every touchpoint.We’ve become known for our lasting quality, thoughtful design and easy to wear pieces, but need a new team member focused on optimizing our storefront to support our growth in a way that feels aligned with our story, customer needs and the jewelry market as a whole.THE ROLEWe're looking for a hands-on Art Director who thrives in a scrappy, fast-moving environment where you're equally comfortable making big creative calls and rolling up your sleeves to execute them. You won't just direct — you'll do. From overseeing a photo shoot to laying out a page yourself, you bring creative vision to life without needing a large team behind you.JOB SPECSDepartment: BrandReports To: Creative DirectorPay Scale: $100–$120kLocation: Hybrid / On-site – Seattle areaSchedule: 2–3 days a week in-office requiredBenefits: Healthcare with 80% premium covered by GLDN, flexible PTO, flexible schedule, generous employee discount, supplemental medical and parental leave after one year, access to 401(k) after one year KEY RESPONSIBILITIES● Translate creative direction into polished, on-brand visual output across photo, design, and campaign work.● Own photo productions end to end — from pre-production planning and mood boarding, through shoot days and post.● Partner with a small, nimble creative team to move quickly without sacrificing quality.● Art direct still and video shoots, providing confident, clear direction on set.● Drive design execution across digital and print touchpoints, getting hands-on in the files when needed.● Develop visual concepts that ladder up to the broader brand strategy.● Maintain consistency and elevate the aesthetic across every touchpoint. QUALIFICATIONSRequired● 5+ years of art direction experience, ideally in-house at a brand or at a boutique agency.● A strong photo production background — you know how to run a shoot, manage a crew, and solve problems on set.● Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite & Figma; you can design yourself, not just redline.● The ability to absorb a creative brief and push it forward with original, well-crafted ideas.● A builder mentality — comfortable in ambiguity, resourceful with limited budgets, and energized by lean team dynamics.● Experience with motion or video direction.● A portfolio that shows range: campaign work, photo direction, design craft. DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSIONAt GLDN, we take a lot of things personally… and we like it that way! We are committed to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity, and experience, to name a few. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t only what’s ethically right — it’s what works to create better ideas, a stronger team with deeper relationships, and the most delight in our hearts. We honor and cherish our team, customers, and everyone else for being their true, unique selves. People of all races, ages, identities, religions and other diverse candidates are encouraged to apply! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENTGLDN is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONSGLDN is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.Note: At any time, with or without notice, GLDN reserves the right to add, delete, or change the position’s requirements.