ART DIRECTOR

(Hybrid/On-site)

Position Function

We're looking for a strategic and hands-on Art director to help define and lead the visual direction of SawStop's brand, campaign, and digital experiences. This role blends creative vision with execution to ensure the team delivers creative that is strong, consistent, and resonates with professional and hobbyist woodworkers alike.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Art Director include, but are not limited to:

• Creative Strategy & Direction – Help to establish the creative direction for all brand and campaign initiatives.
• Leadership – Lead, review, and provide constructive feedback on design work from the internal team and external partners. Stay current on best practices and trends to ensure the brand continues to evolve and stay current.
• Collaboration – Partner closely with other members of the team to execute cohesive campaigns.
• Concepting – Create content and campaigns that tell the story of our brand and products in a compelling way that resonate with our target audience.
• Execution – Ensure consistency and quality for all materials developed across all channels and touchpoints including digital, print, video, retail, and events. Manage priorities and workflows for multiple projects to ensure work is delivered on schedule.
• Brand Stewardship – Own brand guidelines, design frameworks, and their documentation. Stay current on best practices and trends to ensure the brand continues to evolve and stay current.

Qualifications

• 8 years of professional experience in visual design, with additional art direction or creative leadership experience
• A strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership and showcasing product or brand campaigns across multiple channels
• Skilled at storytelling, with the ability to create persuasive narratives that drive audience engagement and action – both visually and in writing
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign); familiarity with CRMs (HubSpot specifically), Sketchup, and video editing tools a plus
• Skilled in visual design, layout, typography, and brand systems
• Experience with photography and video production direction
• Ability to think strategically while also being a part of the execution team
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to give clear, actionable feedback
• Familiarity with woodworking a plus, but not required

Company Overview

SawStop is the world leader in power tool safety.

Headquartered in Tualatin, Oregon, we design, engineer, and manufacture innovative power tools and accessories for the commercial and hobbyist woodworking markets. Our safety technology has saved tens of thousands of users from devastating, life-changing table saw injuries.

Our commitment to quality, innovation, and safety over the past 20 plus years has made us the industry leader. And our future looks just as bright as we accelerate our investments in new advancements in woodworking safety and performance. Redoubling our focus on product innovation and best-in-class quality to expand our product line and reach new markets means that we are looking to expand and strengthen our dynamic team.

SawStop is a proud part of the TTS Group, a third-generation, family-owned company headquartered in Wendlingen, Germany.

Benefits

Our Team Members are what make SawStop special. That's why we're committed to taking care of our team through a comprehensive benefits program.

• Employee-Centered Medical Plan – 95% paid for the employee and eligible dependents
• Available Health Savings Plan
• Available Flexible Saving Account - Health Care/Dependent Care
• 100% Paid Dental
• 100% Paid Vision
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Mental Health and Wellness Resource
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plans with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Tutoring Support for Team Member's Kids (Grades K-12)
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Opportunities for Professional Development
• Job-Related Education Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule

Please include your cover letter, current resume, and link to your portfolio when applying.