Director, Art & Design

Location: New York, New York, United States; in-office 4–5 days per week

Salary: $170,000–$190,000 USD annual base compensation, plus bonus and equity

Company

The Farmer’s Dog provides personalized subscriptions for freshly made, complete and balanced dog food delivered directly to customers.

What you will do

• Lead art and design across integrated brand campaigns, social content, packaging, installations, and other customer touchpoints.
• Explore and evolve the visual identity, including photography, art direction, typography, and brand guidelines.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers while maintaining cohesive design systems and high creative standards.
• Partner with the Creative Director on TV, video, out-of-home, and major advertising assets.
• Coordinate with Brand Operations on resourcing, bandwidth, schedules, production, and team health.
• Collaborate with Product Design and stakeholders across the business to create a consistent brand experience.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience, including 2+ years as a Design Director in an agency or in-house environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating relevant creative work for which you had primary responsibility.
• Experience managing and mentoring creative teams.
• Deep design expertise, including typography, visual identity, and attention to detail.
• Significant experience with physical builds, packaging, and retail environments.
• Experience working across static and video media; direct motion design skills are not required.

Culture & Benefits

• In-office culture centered on collaboration and shared-space work.
• Dog-friendly office in SoHo.
• Market-competitive compensation, equity, and a company-matched 401(k).
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, vision, and company-supported mental health benefits.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave and flexible PTO.
• Discounted fresh food for pets and a workplace designed to support belonging.