Altra: Junior Art Director

At Altra, we are on a never-ending journey to seek out opportunities to unlock potential in ourselves and others and to create a more diverse and inclusive running community. When we’re all working together as the best versions of ourselves, we can feel empowered both individually and as a community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people driven to discover more about ourselves and the world around us, Altra just may be the place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Altra Careers or www.altrarunning.com . What will you do? A day in the life of a Jr. Art Director at Altra looks a little like this. The Junior Art Director supports the execution of Altra's brand vision across a variety of marketing channels. Working closely with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, brand marketing partners, copywriters, web developers, and cross-functional teams, this role contributes to the development and production of creative assets that bring campaigns and seasonal stories to life. This position is ideal for a creative professional who enjoys collaborating with others, contributing ideas, and executing high-quality design work while continuing to grow their creative and technical skills under the guidance of senior creative leadership. This role reports to the Associate Creative Director. Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. Support the development and execution of creative assets across integrated campaigns, website content, landing pages, email marketing, digital advertising, social media, video, print materials, and retail communications. Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming, creative briefings, and concept development sessions. Execute assigned design projects while maintaining alignment with established brand standards, creative direction, and project objectives. Collaborate with Associate Creative Directors, Art Directors, Copy Writers, Web Developers, Marketers, and other cross-functional partners to create campaign and tactical marketing materials. Conduct research on design trends, technology, consumer insights, competitor activity, and social media trends to support creative development. Complete assigned projects and deliverables while meeting deadlines and maintaining attention to detail. Follow established creative processes and workflows while helping identify opportunities for increased efficiency and organization. Demonstrate strong craftsmanship and attention to detail throughout all phases of creative development and production. Assist with eCommerce and marketing photo shoots, including production coordination, asset preparation, and photo selection; studio experience preferred. Assist in preparing and sharing creative concepts and rationale with internal stakeholders. Participate in project reviews, creative critiques, and team meetings to support ongoing learning and development. Work closely with traffic, production, and marketing partners to ensure assigned projects are completed accurately and on schedule. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of the creative team and broader business objectives. What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundational skills you'll need to succeed and excel. While formal education in a related field is beneficial, we are most interested in candidates who demonstrate strong design fundamentals, creative problem-solving abilities, and a passion for storytelling through design. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design or related field preferred; 0-2 years of professional design, creative, marketing, or related experience preferred. The foundation skills you will need in this position are: Portfolio demonstrating strong design fundamentals, creative thinking, and attention to detail.