Art Director at David Protein

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Apr, 26

Salary

150000.0

Posted On

27 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Direction, Graphic Design, Brand Development, Visual Systems, Packaging Design, Advertising, Digital Design, Creative Direction, Team Leadership, Figma, Adobe, Video Editing, Conceptual Thinking, High Growth, Self-Starter, Curiosity

Industry

Food & Beverages

Description

Company: David creates tools to increase muscle and decrease fat. Our first product is a protein bar. More broadly, David is a platform to develop high-protein, low-calorie, blood-sugar-friendly foods that are craveable. This is a rare opportunity to join a breakout food brand at a pivotal stage of growth. Led by CEO Peter Rahal, Cofounder and Former CEO of RXBAR, David is working to become the leading consumer food brand focused on high-protein foods in North America and beyond. Role & Responsibilities: Visual execution, direction & brand consistency Own the visual direction and execution of all design across packaging, advertising, website, retail, OOH, and miscellaneous creative projects Ideate campaigns and translate concepts and creative direction into clear visual systems and references across advertising, website, retail, OOH, and miscellaneous creative projects Help define creative outputs using mockups, layouts, and visual exploration to align teams early Ensure all creative output adheres to brand standards and maintains a cohesive identity across all touchpoints Serve as the final quality control for design execution, ensuring consistency, accuracy, taste, and polish Advertising, digital, and OOH design Oversee design execution for paid and owned channels including paid social, website, OOH, print, and email, ensuring a cohesive, high-quality brand experience across the board Ensure creative direction and campaign concepts are translated into effective digital and print layouts that can be used on paid and owned channels Own visual design direction and execution for David’s website, including homepage updates, landing pages, product pages, and campaign-specific web experiences, in collaboration with the CX team Oversee visual execution for marketing and lifecycle emails, including promotional, product, launch, and retention-driven sends Oversee execution of out-of-home (OOH) creatives and other large-format placements, ensuring designs are visually impactful, legible at scale, and production-ready Packaging and product design Own packaging design from concept handoff through final production, including partnering with the supply chain team and external vendors to ensure designs are production-ready and accurately printed Lead visual exploration and design systems for packaging, including layout, typography, color, and hierarchy Retail, field & physical assets Lead design work for retail assets, in-store displays, field marketing materials, sampling kits, and experiential elements Ensure physical assets are consistent with brand standards and adaptable across retail environments and physical contexts Team leadership & design systems Lead and develop our team of designers, providing clear feedback, direction, and support to elevate craft, speed, and consistency across all creative output Build and maintain scalable design systems and templates (e.g., paid social layouts, retail signage) to improve consistency, speed, and quality across design execution Own creative asset management, including file organization, version control, and ensuring teams use the latest approved brand assets across channels 5+ years of creative experience (graphic design, art direction etc.) Experience building brands at a high-growth CPG, DTC, or lifestyle brand (bonus if it’s in fashion, beauty, food, beverage, wellness, or performance) Strong, proven conceptual thinking and executional craft across visual and content, including both brand and growth-oriented marketing Comfortable working in a fast-paced, lean environment with high creative and execution standards Proficient in and familiar with tools like Figma, Adobe, and video editing basics A sharp eye for design and an intuitive sense of what makes a brand resonate Must have a portfolio of work demonstrating campaign thinking, brand development, and execution across formats Rolodex of photographers, directors, stylists, editors, and production vendors in NYC and LA A self-starting attitude with a love for bringing ideas to life Humility, self-awareness, and curiosity A desire to help build an early-stage CPG company with a mission to create tools to increase muscle and decrease fat This is a full-time role. Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year, inclusive of cash bonus based on attainment of company targets Company equity opportunity 100% covered Health, Vision, Dental Insurance 401(k) with 4% match Additional perks, such as covered gym expenses Substantial and required PTO We work in the office 5 days per week in New York City – when culture lines up, it is fun to be in the office together.

Responsibilities

The Art Director will own the visual direction and execution of all design across various platforms, ensuring brand consistency and quality. They will lead design work for packaging, advertising, and retail assets while managing a team of designers.