Associate Design Director, Creative

OVERVIEW

As the Associate Design Director you will report directly into the Design Director and will help lead design for brand creative at Alo. This role is ideal for an experienced, hands-on design leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments and knows how to guide projects from concept to flawless execution, while managing designers along the way. The right candidate is both a creative problem-solver and a decisive leader, comfortable navigating ambiguity, anticipating needs, and driving work forward in a collaborative, cross-functional setting. This role requires a strong understanding of the Alo brand and it's place in the current market, striving for the highest standard of design—refined, luxurious, elevated, and grounded in movement.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams—collaborating to develop creative strategies that align with their business goals while meeting the Alo design standard.
• Work closely with the design director and key stakeholders to develop creative concepts for brand creative across all channels.
• Design and share out graphic toolkits and guidelines, ensuring all Alo standards are met during creative execution.
• Act as main design POC/voice for owned projects, ensuring creative vision is effectively communicated to cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Occasionally step in for the Design Director when she is OOO.
• Supervise, mentor, and lead a team of designers and occasional freelancers.
• Provide guidance, constructive feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Clearly and efficiently present design concepts to creative and executive leadership.
• Foster a high-performance, solutions-focused team culture within a fast-paced environment.
• Effectively manage resources, anticipate project needs, identify potential roadblocks, and proactively solve problems to keep work moving efficiently.
• Provide input on best practice, consistently advising on adjustments to process and creating solutions.
• Plan, prioritize, and delegate design projects effectively with protection of creative and artistic vision.
• Set clear objectives, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring the team meets deadlines and project goals.
• Make informed, timely decisions that balance creative vision with operational demands.
• Review, provide feedback and approve all creative output for owned projects, ensuring all Alo standards are met while meeting project goals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest design technologies, trends and strategies, integrating new resources/techniques where needed.

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Digital Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 7+ years of design experience with 2+ years in a leadership or management role.

• Proven track record of successfully managing people and growing creative talent.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating ownership of projects from concept to completion across digital and print platforms.

• Developed leadership abilities—can operate with autonomy, make decisions, and thrive in a fast-paced, often ambiguous environment.

• Highly organized, resourceful, and proactive; you see gaps or challenges and take initiative to solve them.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills—able to partner cross-functionally and build trust at all levels.

• Deep understanding of design principles and commitment to delivering excellent work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency across all industry-standard design software and platforms.

The base salary range for this position is $150,000-$175,000 per year, which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

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