Whoop – Associate Creative Director, Art

Official Role Description: Whoop

WHOOP is looking for an Associate Creative Director, Art with a deep understanding of how to visually communicate a brand’s essence and vision. As an integral member of the Marketing team and a senior leader of the Creative team, the ACD, Art not only upholds our brand standards but evolves them. You’re both a visionary and a doer: able to set the standard, coach the team to success, and roll up your sleeves where needed. You love mentoring designers as much as you love cracking the big idea, and you believe creativity is only as good as the results it drives. *We will consider candidates based out of our Boston HQ or remotely from New York, NY. The successful candidate must be prepared to work out of one of those two locations.*RESPONSIBILITIES:Elevate our visual expression across campaign and evergreen touchpoints across large, cross-channel campaigns, as well as one-off projects and everyday iterationDrive concept development and execution for integrated campaigns, partnering closely with the Associate Creative Director, CopyCollaborate closely with our Marketing, Apparel & Accessories, Wholesale, Product, and Product Design teams to ensure our work delivers across every stage of the funnel, and that our work is rooted in insightIdentify ways and opportunities we can test our creative, and steer the team to consistently incorporate our best practices and learningsMentor and guide designers (in house and contract) to push their craft, sharpen their thinking, and deliver industry-leading work, giving timely feedback and coaching throughout the process Elevate our art direction and lead onset shoots, including those to build our brand asset libraryAdapt and develop our design language to be the most effective on every channel, while maintaining topline consistency Help maintain design team efficacy, evaluating tooling, supporting DAM maintenance, and finding opportunities for efficiencyChampion new tools and workflows, including AI- assisted design exploration and production optimization. Inspire the team through clear and actionable feedback, visionary leadership, and a high quality barQUALIFICATIONS:8+ years of experience working in house or at a creative agency with a track record of leading brand and performance campaigns across channelsStrong communication and coordination skills, with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines and take initiativeProven success designing across multiple mediums that produces results, from conversions to purchases to engagementAn eye for detail to ensure designs stay consistent and on brandFamiliarity with AI tools and their ability to expedite innovation – and enhance efficiency. Willingness to embrace and experiment.Strong portfolio that demonstrates taste, originality, system-level thinking, and performance creativityExperience art directing brand, product, and lifestyle shootsInterested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply. WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values. At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company’s long-term growth and success. The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 – $190,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.  In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package. These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate’s specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role’s requirements.