Sr. Art Director

 

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

 

Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).

 

Job Summary:
The outdoors, by nature, is a place that inspires. At Vail Resorts, we are lucky to work in the outdoor space every day in hopes of inspiring everyone to get outside and discover experiences of a lifetime. This role plays a big part in making that happen. 

As part of our internal creative agency, the Senior Art Director will be the visual and conceptual force behind the brands in the Vail Enterprise. This person should have a mastery of visually designing brands to communicate ideas that connect with guest in such a way they want to drop everything and visit one (or more) of our the resorts around the world. This role requires a person that can think strategically and is able to make creative leaps from brief to executions. They are viewed as a creative expert and leader in their discipline and can present work to stakeholders in a persuasive and effective manner. This role reports into the Creative Director of Creative Services. 

 

Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $ 88,868.83 - $100,000 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round  
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available 
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age  
• Housing Availability: No  
  
  

Job Responsibilities:

• Be the lead Art Director/Designer for all resort brands. Your creative abilities will bring these resorts to life across all marketing touchpoints in a way that they deeply resonate with guests. 
• Use your craft to develop strong visual solutions that accurately represent the brands and lines of business across the enterprise. 
• Lead conceptual projects from start to finish, including partnership with internal and external creatives, working closely with creative directors and account teams.  
• Collaborate with a diverse mix of creatives, freelancers, producers, stakeholders to craft best-in-class marketing across a wide range of verticals, disciplines and markets. 
• Work from briefs to come up with ideas that are on-strategy and best-in-class creative solutions with outstanding art direction and design being a central focus. 
• Be responsible for the craft, execution, and elevating the quality of a range of art direction projects.  
• Present the work with a strong strategic lens and creative expertise inclusive of understanding copy and strategic choices to stakeholders at all levels.  
• Develop brand visuals guidelines and then ensure executions align to look and feel in a manner that propels the brands forward. 
• Provide guidance to freelance art directors/designer to ensure brands stay consistent and follow visual guidelines. 
• Help grow and develop the team's creative culture. 
• And, of course, you’ll probably head to the mountains from time to time. 
• Incredible art direction and design skills and storytelling abilities, specifically able to craft attention-grabbing visuals for digital and email placements 
• Concepting and executing campaigns while meeting set deadlines 
• Grow creative talent and develop a strong, positive team culture that inspires the company  
• Lead and champion creative vision in partnership with internal clients  
• Translate business objectives outline in briefs into clear creative strategies 
• Keep a pulse on new and emerging trends that impact the culture of our category and beyond 
• Taking constructive feedback and building upon it for a better outcome 
• Manage multiple projects at once, ensuring they stay on timelines and meet deadlines 

 

Job Requirements:

• 6+ years in an art dir