Art Director
Minted

Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our online marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.Weâre building a new way to discover the worldâs best creative talent. Weâre here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.At Minted, our people donât just believe in the power of artâwe live it. We have our finger on the pulse of whatâs new and now. Weâre obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. Weâre in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work.We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.Who we are looking forArt Directors on Mintedâs creative team lead the visual direction and creative execution of assigned projects. Art Directors will build and manage an exceptional roster of external creative-industry talent, while driving and safeguarding Mintedâs brand voice and business objectives in all of their creative endeavors.While a high taste level, take-charge spirit, and rich past experience are essential, itâs your exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills that will lead to true success in this role. You are a player-coach known for your leadership presence and orchestration ability on-set to obsessing the nuances of typography and layout. Be ready to wear multiple hats, including creative luminary, project leader, and team playerâcontributing to a positive culture as well as the personal growth of your colleagues. An effective communicator, youâre clear, concise and purposeful, whether rallying people around an idea or delineating logistical specifics. As a collaborative and discerning creative leader, youâre able to constructively intake and problem-solve stakeholder feedback, while preserving the individual spirit of each project, and the voice and vision of the Minted creative team.Who you will work withThis position reports to the Creative Director, Minted Brand and works cross-functionally with teams across the organization to include brand strategy, marketing, merchandising and production.About Minted:Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.Weâre building a new way to discover the worldâs best creative talent. Weâre here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.At Minted, our people donât just believe in the power of artâwe live it. We have our finger on the pulse of whatâs new and now. Weâre obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. Weâre in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work.  The Minted communityâs art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners.  Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.How Our Process Works:Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.