Nex · 6 hours ago
Sr. Art Director
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
7+ years expNex is a company dedicated to helping families rediscover the joy of movement through technology and play. As a Senior Art Director, you will lead the visual expression of the Nex brand, ensuring high-quality creative direction for marketing, product launches, and retail touchpoints while collaborating closely with various teams to execute compelling campaigns.
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Responsibilities
Define, uphold, and evolve Nex’s visual language across all brand and marketing channels
Set a high bar for craft, clarity, and originality, ensuring all work feels cohesive and on-brand
Lead creative concepting for campaigns, product launches, and brand initiatives, from early ideas through execution
Provide strong creative judgment and clear feedback to elevate the work of others
Lead the creative vision for product launches, including Nex Playground, accessories, and future products
Develop campaign concepts, visual systems, and hero moments that scale across channels
Oversee execution of launch assets across digital, retail, and owned channels, ensuring creative integrity end-to-end
Own the creative direction for Nex’s website, social media, and email marketing
Translate marketing strategy into compelling visual storytelling that resonates with parents and families
Ensure consistency and quality across all digital touchpoints
Set creative direction for retail and e-commerce experiences, including PDPs, templates, in-store materials, and marketplaces such as Amazon
Balance brand storytelling with performance-driven retail requirements
Evolve retail creative standards as the product ecosystem grows
Partner closely with Marketing, Product, and Growth teams to align creative with business goals
Direct and collaborate with external agencies, freelancers, and vendors, providing clear creative guidance and feedback
Contribute hands-on design work for high-impact initiatives when needed
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in brand, marketing, or creative roles, either in-house or at an agency
Proven experience leading creative direction for campaigns and multi-channel initiatives
Experience working with and directing external creative partners
Strong conceptual thinking and the ability to translate strategy into compelling visual ideas
Excellent taste and attention to detail across typography, layout, color, and composition
Fluency in modern design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, etc.), with a focus on ideas and outcomes over tools
Ability to both lead creatively and execute hands-on work at a high level
Clear, thoughtful communicator who gives constructive and actionable feedback
Comfortable operating in a small, fast-moving environment with evolving priorities
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for creative outcomes
Passion for building a brand that is playful, distinctive, and emotionally resonant
A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and high-quality execution
Preferred
Examples of campaign-level work and brand systems are strongly preferred
Clear articulation of your role in shaping creative direction and outcomes
Benefits
Competitive compensation package.
Flexible working hours and vacation policy.
Product-driven culture that treasures talents and individual growth.
Front-row seat and hands-on experience with cutting edge technologies in the evolving gaming field
Company
Nex
Nex is an entertainment company that makes moving and transforms activity into play.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-05-09Series Unknown
2021-04-16Series B
2019-01-01Seed
Leadership Team
Reggie Chan
Co-Founder
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