Senior Artistic Director (Contract Position)

About Mixbook

Mixbook is the #1 rated photo book service in the US, with over 30K 5-star reviews, empowering over 6 million people to design and share their one-of-a-kind stories. We're a profitable, growing company known for our intuitive design platform, exceptional quality, and fanatical customer service. But Mixbook is more than just a product - we're a team of passionate individuals driven to make a difference.

What truly sets Mixbook apart is our commitment to creating a workplace where you can thrive both personally and professionally. We value collaboration, open communication, and a growth mindset. We believe in empowering our team members to take ownership, embrace challenges, and make a meaningful impact.

Our culture is built on a foundation of trust, constructive feedback, and a shared passion for delivering outstanding results. If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and you can grow alongside a talented team, then Mixbook is the place for you.

Objective

Mixbook is looking for a highly experienced and creative Senior Artistic Director to lead the artistic direction for Mixbook’s next generation of visual storytelling through the automation of photo books and future digital artifacts. This is a unique opportunity to define and implement cohesive visual and thematic continuity across multiple digital art forms that exist digitally and could eventually be printed. The ideal candidate will be a senior-level visual design professional (Art Director/Creative Director) with a strong portfolio showcasing work across various mediums, including both digital and print. This role will involve collaborating with other specialists on the creative team (designers, motion designers, video editors, etc.).

You Will

Directing the aesthetic

• Adopt and refine creative direction for Mixbook's interactive art forms, including digital magazines, cinematic videos, and 3D collages.

• Create common aesthetic themes applicable across all interactive art forms within a story.

• Develop implementation guidelines for creative teams working across different media.

• Ensure all deliverables are provided in digital formats and are adaptable to future media formats.

• Oversee the quality of the creative output across all next generation art forms.

Hands-on creative execution

• Produce comprehensive creative asset libraries, including graphic elements, typography, backgrounds, and textures.

• Ensure visual and thematic continuity across all specified media formats based on established Art Direction Guidelines.

• Balance cohesion with medium-appropriate creative expression.

• Creative output should appeal to the target audience while pushing creative boundaries.

• Be available for feedback and revision sessions.

Team collaboration

• Collaborate closely with Mixbook and internal teams (designers, product managers, engineers) to align on project timelines and deliverables.

• Participate in weekly progress meetings and provide written updates on project progress.

• Oversee and manage other specialized contractors (e.g., graphic designers, video editors, 3D artists, motion designers, illustrators) to ensure consistent application of artistic direction.

Deliverables

• 30-40 Aesthetic themes including mood boards, color palettes, typography system, texture and material direction, and key visual motifs and graphic elements across each medium with usage guidelines

• Creative asset libraries with curated ingredients to distinguish each aesthetic theme

• Implementation guidelines for each theme and style guides defining consistent elements across media.

• Decision trees for maintaining aesthetic continuity

• Quality assurance checklist for creative review

You Have

• Senior-level experience (10+ years) in artistic or creative direction, with a strong portfolio demonstrating work across a variety of print and digital mediums (e.g., digital magazines, video, 3D, web, print).

• Proven ability to establish and maintain visual and thematic continuity across diverse platforms.

• Experience in developing comprehensive creative guidelines and asset libraries.

• Strong understanding of current design trends and ability to push creative boundaries while maintaining brand consistency.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.

• Proficiency with industry-standard design software and tools.

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Our Mission & Culture

At Mixbook, our mission is to empower people to be creative and connect deeply with the ones they love. Unlike most growth companies, we have invested deeply in culture - because we believe that when we love our people, they will love our customers, and our customers will love our business.

You'll contribute to a product loved by millions and help people create lasting memories. You'll thrive in a healthy culture that values collaboration, growth, and open communication. You'll work with talented individuals who are passionate about what they do, and you'll enjoy competitive benefits and perks to support your well-being.

We want people to join us who exude our core values:

• Scrappy: We act like entrepreneurs, taking ownership and finding creative solutions.

• Caring: We have a heart of empathy, supporting each other and our customers.

• Craftsmanship: We have a spirit of excellence, striving for the highest quality in everything we do.

If you're ready to join a team that's making a real difference in the world, we encourage you to apply!