MeUndies is a Los Angeles, CA-based underwear and loungewear company best known for its softer than soft basics. Founded in 2011, MeUndies disrupted the $110B underwear industry when it launched the first online underwear subscription. Through the years the brand has inspired a passionate community of undie-obsessed individuals with its bold, comfortable products.

Today MeUndies has sold more than fifteen million pairs of underwear and is profitable with double-digit YoY growth. It continues to redefine the subscription market by evolving the transactional subscription to a membership centered on community and its relationship with the brand.

The innovative direct-to-consumer brand offers multiple purchasing options including singles, packs, matching pairs and its monthly membership. It opened its first flagship store in Los Angeles in 2018.

With a growing company, comes a growing team full of innovative people. We’re looking for an Associate Art Director to help lead the design team in execution of creative campaigns. This includes everything from advertising, digital, email, retail, packaging, partnerships and new ad formats. This position requires a blend of excellent creative and design skills, and experience managing design teams. A robust background in digital product marketing is a must.

 What You’ll Do 

• Work with the Art Director to lead the design function of the Creative Team, including managing graphic designers
• Help gather ideas, references and be a thought partner in creative visual concepts
• Collaborate closely with the full marketing team as a strategic partner - understand the business objectives and provide leadership to the design team to help them make work that reaches those goals.
• Work with the Art Director to manage the design team workload from concept through completion of all projects 
• Oversee department daily workflow, including working with Project Managers, reviewing briefs, strategically assigning work across the team and managing deadlines for the design team
• Prepare and manage the flow of weekly creative review decks
• Inspire, develop and evaluate design team members through project development, performance management, and career development
• Be a strong member of the design team yourself, producing both art direction and designs for our weekly product launches
• Be a leading voice in design setting the bar for style and vibe.
• Take on multiple design projects alongside organizational tasks
• Own the creative prep and attendance of BAU ecommerce photoshoots to ensure great assets and content for creative

What You Have 

• BA in Design or similar discipline.
• Minimum 6 - 8 years of experience in design. Experience on the brand side is required
• Minimum 1 - 2 years of experience managing designers
• A thorough understanding of print/web production, functionality, site architecture, navigation, UX, email marketing standards, interactive design principles, etc
• Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, Flash. Experience with Sketch a plus.
• Strong typography skills, layout and design sensibility are required
• The ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• The ability to maintain a consistently professional and positive attitude with an openness to change and new ideas
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills including the ability to articulate creative concepts and collaborate across disciplines with team members at all levels
• Strong leadership skills; ability to manage and lead a team
• The ability to translate marketing direction into engaging, functional, and friendly user interface designs
• Full studio designer capabilities. You will be executing as well as giving direction and coaching

WHY WORK AT MEUNDIES?

It's more than a job.
We have focused on building a team of people that emulates all of our core values. We look for people who stay balanced, go further, build relationships, champion differences, and are humble. At MeUndies, we continue to maintain a stellar brand by working collaboratively and encouraging growth with learning opportunities. Not to mention, there is no such thing as a small achievement here - we celebrate it all! 

We look at the necessities.

We offer competitive equity/salary packages which include targeted annual bonuses, plus generous parental leave, a 401k, awesome health benefits, and open time off (yeah, we said it). You’ll enjoy top-of-the-line hardware and software, and have access to an annual personal Learning & Development budget!

We offer all the head turning office things.

We have endless office amenities but here are a few of the fan favorites - everybody gets access to an on-site gym & shower, endless snacks, cold brew on tap, and a cozy lounge completed with a Wii for epic Mario Kart tournaments. Plus there are plenty of dogs (to pet, not to take home).

We don’t forget the most important things.

There’s a robust 360 review process, regular pulse surveys, and a focus on open communication. We also have annual employee check-ins to reflect back on achievements and plan for career growth. We’re always rooting for you. 

Plus those special extra things.

We keep things fun with frequent catered lunches, holiday parties, offsites, happy hours, and an annual retreat. You’ll get a sweet employee discount, as well as a monthly MeUndies membership to rebuild your underwear drawer with our top notch prints.