Art Director

Job Description:

We are hiring awesome humans, and we hope that includes you! Are you looking for more than just a job? At Chewy, you’ll find yourself on a career path with other awesome humans, like yourself. You’ll be part of a culture that values everything that you do, who you are, and the goals you have set for your career. We want to give you the opportunity to grow, earn competitive pay, and be happy while you do it. Sounds simple, but we love it.

Your Opportunity: You’ll get to make great work with pets in broadcast TV spots and social videos. Because Chewy is in need of an Art Director who excels (and wants to learn to get better) at those things. And do it on our highest priority workflows: The Chewy Brand. As a vital part of our Brand Creative team, this Art Director will be responsible for helping craft the tone and execution of Chewy’s most visible storytelling efforts, with a particular focus on our Broadcast and Brand Campaign creative development. This role will report into the Brand Creative Director and will spend their days elevating our brand’s standard of work up and down the marketing funnel.

This Art Director brings a proven pedigree in creating world-class creative for world-class brands. Our team aims to conceptualize and execute broadcast and social executions that move bottom lines in the right direction while breaking through and connecting with pet parents in ways that are entertaining, authentic and memorable.

At Chewy, we’re doing nearly all brand development in-house these days. We are looking for someone with the strategic, conceptual and executional craft to help our brand navigate and succeed across today’s modern brand landscape. This role calls for someone with the vision and heart to lead a growing Fortune 500 brand into the future of an increasingly competitive pet care industry.

This role is expected to work in-person three days a week in Boston, MA

What You’ll Do:

• Conceptualize and execute brand campaigns in everything from broadcast television commercials to social media campaigns.

• Present and sell your ideas to your Brand Creative Directors and then incorporate their feedback.

• Present and sell your ideas to stakeholders up to and including C-suite leadership.

• Manage productions every step of the way.

• Work with different teams within Chewy to plan and manage creative campaigns that connect with our marketing goals.

• Lead the overall design direction and make sure our creative work - from static paid social graphics to motion and video assets - looks great and fits the brand.

• Keep the brand consistent everywhere, while finding new ways to tell stories as our business grows.

• Give creative guidance for photo and video shoots so the final content looks strong and true to Chewy’s brand.

• Collaborate with Creative Directors, marketing partners, and leaders to come up with fresh ideas and strategies.

• Support and guide designers as needed, and work closely with writers, strategists, and producers to deliver high-quality work.

• Review data and campaign results to understand what’s working and use those insights to improve future creative projects.

What You’ll Need:

• BA in Design, Communications or a related field or or commensurate experience

• 5+ years’ experience concepting, developing and executing content for top tier brands and/or entertainment properties.

• Highly developed intrapersonal skills

• Strong conceptual skills equal to strong design skills

• Fluency in Figma, PowerPoint, and Adobe Suite.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

• An ability to flawlessly multi-task and thrive under pressure and deadlines

• Ability to balance multiple priorities, and to quickly adjust strategy and execution in the face of new information

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• You have spent time and excelled in a top tier agency or in-house environment -You have produced broadcast work and social films.

• You think in integrated campaigns.

• You have a background in art direction and design that is paired with a comfortable competency in visual storytelling and design development

• A diverse portfolio of brand work you’re proud to discuss that showcases an ability to craft breakthrough executions

• A point of view about what it takes to be a world-class brand in 2026 and beyond

• The ability to travel when required.

• A belief that quality comes from quantity.

• And a love of pets and a passion for their lives.

What You’ll Get:

• A place where you can be your authentic self and grow your career. Our pet parents and partners are from everywhere --different places and different walks of life. It is what makes them unique. Likewise, Chewtopians are encouraged to bring their perspectives to deliver on our mission!

• Work in a culture that cares, with managers who value you and your career journey. Be empowered to think big, thrive on delivering results, and to become your best.

• Development of meaningful connections with a diverse group of Chewtopians through Team Member Resource Groups and celebrate inclusivity with various company events, programs, and activities.​​​​​​​

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits, in addition to wellness programs and resources, enabling you to be your best self in and outside of work.

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The base salary range for this role is $87,000 - $130,000.00.• The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate’s relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.

We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].

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