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Art Director

Minneapolis, MN 6.5 Months
Full-Time $17-$22/hr





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Posted: Jul 06, 2026
Ref: RKMNAD6

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Position Overview


We are seeking an Art Director with proven Apparel & Accessories (A&A) experience to support a range of creative initiatives, from adaptive brand work to higher-level concept development. This role will focus on A&A style brand photography and retail marketing, helping bring brand stories to life across customer touchpoints.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong eye for elevated style, exceptional visual storytelling abilities, and a portfolio demonstrating current A&A photography and creative work.

Assignment Responsibilities
Support a range of art direction projects, from adaptive brand work to conceptual creative development, with a focus on Apparel & Accessories brand photography and retail marketing.
Partner with cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions that align with brand strategy and business objectives.
Contribute across projects of varying complexity and scope based on business and team priorities.
Help shape creative concepts and visual direction for photography, seasonal campaigns, and retail marketing initiatives.
Present creative work and articulate design rationale to stakeholders and creative leadership.
Collaborate closely with photographers, stylists, designers, producers, marketers, and other creative partners.
Manage multiple assignments simultaneously across brands and business categories while maintaining high creative standards.

Required Skills & Experience
Proven Art Director experience supporting retail Apparel & Accessories brands.
Strong portfolio demonstrating current Apparel & Accessories creative work, including photography art direction and visual storytelling.
Experience developing and presenting creative concepts that align with brand strategy and seasonal business objectives.
Demonstrated ability to translate brand direction into elevated, style-forward creative solutions.
Strong aesthetic judgment with a keen eye for fashion, styling, composition, and visual trends.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners in a fast-paced creative environment.
Excellent presentation and communication skills with the ability to confidently present creative work and influence stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications
Portfolio includes both photography art direction and concept development work.
Experience supporting retail marketing, brand campaigns, and store experience initiatives.

Portfolio Requirements
Candidates must provide an Art Direction portfolio that includes:
Current Apparel & Accessories work.
Photography art direction examples.
Brand storytelling and campaign work.
Concept development examples, when available.

Top Selection Criteria
Strong eye for elevated style and fashion-forward creative.
Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively across teams.
Excellent presentation skills and ability to communicate creative rationale.

Experience
0 - 20 years

Notes:
Hybrid - in-person 2 days a week


VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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