Art Director - Design

About us

Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here.

About the role

The Art Director plays a key role in shaping Lane Bryant’s brand expression across all marketing channels. This leader drives seasonal art direction, oversees daily execution, and mentors a team of graphic designers in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment. The ideal candidate blends strong conceptual thinking with hands‑on executional expertise across photo, video, print, and digital.

The impact you can have

• Lead seasonal brand-forward creative concepts that excite customers and inspire internal teams.

• Provide clear, actionable art direction for laydown photoshoots, social shoots, direct mail, and POS.

• Oversee execution of daily deliverables and monthly seasonal jobs across print, digital, and in‑store channels.

• Ensure all creative aligns with brand standards, marketing objectives, and seasonal strategies.

• Demonstrate hands-on capability in: video editing and video art direction; photo art direction and retouching oversight; Figma, print production, and digital design

• Manage and mentor a team of designers, fostering growth, clarity, and creative excellence.

• Partner daily with cross‑functional channel teams—including strategy, ecom, email, social and ops partners to bring campaigns to life.

• Communicate clearly and proactively to keep partners aligned and projects on track

You’ll bring to the role

• 3+ years of art direction or senior design experience, preferably in retail, fashion, or lifestyle brands.

• Proven experience leading photo and video shoots, from concept through execution.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating brand storytelling across print, digital, and social.

• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and video editing tools.

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and time‑management skills.

• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment with multiple stakeholders

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands    

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*   

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*  

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 

• Time off – paid time off & holidays* 

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role. 

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. 

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Location:

LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment OpportunityThe Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.