Senior Art Director

At Weissman, located in St. Louis, Missouri, we've been the heartbeat of the dance community for 60 incredible years. Working closely with Creative Directors, cross-functional teams, and creative talent, the Senior Art Director helps shape campaigns from concept through final delivery while ensuring consistency, quality, and strong visual execution across every touchpoint. Develop campaign concepts and visual approaches aligned with approved creative direction Translate creative briefs, product priorities, and marketing goals into compelling design solutions and executable creative work Create mood boards, mockups, presentations, and concept decks that communicate campaign direction and storytelling Oversee design execution across print and digital deliverables to ensure consistency, quality, and alignment with brand standards Provide guidance on layout, typography, imagery, storytelling, and overall visual presentation Directly manage Associate Graphic Designers, Graphic Designers, and Graphic Design Interns Assign work, balance team workload, provide coaching, and support creative development across the team Partner closely with copy, marketing, e-commerce, merchandising, production, photography, and styling teams throughout project development Provide on-set photo direction and support imagery selection to ensure campaign consistency and strong product storytelling Present creative work to stakeholders and communicate design decisions clearly and strategically Help improve creative workflows, processes, and team best practices Stay current on trends in design, retail, dance, apparel, and fashion to bring fresh and relevant ideas to the work Advanced understanding of design principles, typography, layout, imagery, and visual storytelling Strong concepting abilities with the ability to translate creative briefs into strategy-driven, brand-right work High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud and collaborative/project management tools Strong organizational, communication, and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment Ability to provide constructive creative direction and feedback that elevates both work quality and team development Ability to manage ambiguity, adapt quickly, and maintain quality under shifting priorities Strong understanding of production requirements and best practices across print and digital formats Interest in dance, dance studio operations, apparel, or fashion preferred At Weissman, we take care of our people.