Art Director, AI Specialist

Art Director, Generative AI Specialist

Columbus, OH | New York, NY | Remote

ABOUT BARK

Here at BARK, we love dogs and their people. We’re looking to make all dogs happy throughout the entire world (we’re not kidding). Think Disney for dogs -- we make magic for dogs and their people through our products, events, and experiences.

Our ambition level is high, the opportunity is huge, and our love for dogs is through the roof! We launched in 2011 with BarkBox, a monthly-themed subscription of all-natural treats and clever toys. Since then, we've shipped more than 70 million toys and treats to dogs across the world and use all of that direct customer feedback to inform new initiatives and ways to make magic between dogs and their people. We’ve since expanded into other offerings as well, as we aim to become THE Dog Company for every family with a four-legged, belly-scratch-loving, interspecies family member.

THE TEAM 

The Creative Marketing Team uses emotion, energy, humor, and creative best practices to tell the BARK story in communications and persuade folks to get BARK products. For both existing subscribers and potential prospects, every ad and email we make aims to not only convert dog parents but also entertain them -- and maybe make them fall in love, just a little (Ok, not a little a lot - go big or go home). We aim to illustrate the BARK experience, showing that when it comes to making dogs happy, we’re the most qualified! That means we're a group of kind, collaborative, and creative weirdos. If being fun and weird about dogs sounds like you, come join us! 

WHO WE’RE SNIFFING FOR 

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Art Director who is passionate about dogs (obviously!) and ready to lead the charge in all things creative. You’ll oversee a wide range of creative projects across multiple business channels, ensuring top-notch visuals and a seamless brand experience across everything from digital marketing to retail campaigns. You must be equally comfortable creating and developing content using generative AI, directing photo and video shoots, collaborating with designers, and working closely with freelance talent and offshore resources. Oh, and did we mention? You must love dogs.

KEY DUTIES

• Innovate with AI tools to optimize creative production and experiment with new visual concepts.
• Lead and manage all creative projects across, retail, marketplaces, BARK.CO, BARK Air, and more.
• Direct product photography and video shoots, making sure each project shines with BARK's signature playful and fun vibe.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external resources to ensure that all projects meet quality, timeline, and brand consistency requirements.
• Oversee project workflows on Monday.com, ensuring all deliverables are on time and meet creative standards.

EXPERIENCE 

• 5+ years of experience as an Art Director or in a similar creative leadership role.
• Demonstrative experience using generative AI tools like MidJourney, Runway, and analogous software
• Proven track record of managing large-scale creative campaigns across digital, retail, and product photography.
• Strong experience directing product photography, video shoots, and working with designers, freelancers, and offshore teams.
• A solid understanding of digital marketing platforms, creative trends, and best practices for visual storytelling.
• Experience with project management tools like Monday.com and design software like Adobe Creative Suite.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must love dogs!
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously.
• Strong experience with generative AI for creative production is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other design tools.
• Knowledge of photography and video production techniques.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners, while ensuring brand consistency.
• Keen attention to detail and the ability to uphold high creative standards.
• Experience managing creative workflows via Monday.com or similar tools.

Commitment to Innovation: BARK is dedicated to being at the forefront of artificial intelligence and is committed to driving advancements in this field. We are seeking individuals who share this passion and are enthusiastic about shaping the future of AI. Experience using AI tools is highly valued and openness to learning is a requirement.

This position is a full-time position. It is located on-site at our office in Columbus, OH, New York, NY, or remote. We offer health insurance for both you and your pup, 401k, wonderful team lunches, cold brew on tap, and a dog to pet anytime you wish. 

FOR CO/NJ/NY BASED APPLICANTS: 

• The base salary range for this position is $110,000- $135,000
• This position is eligible for equity 

**This compensation range is based on BARKs good faith estimate as of the date of this posting and may be modified in the future. Actual pay for this position will depend on a variety of variables including location, travel, internal equity, experience, education, skills and expertise.