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Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of licenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
The Art Director is responsible for leading and elevating the overall creative vision for Loungefly product categories, inspiring a team of designers to deliver innovative, consumer-driven products that align with brand standards, retailer expectations, and business objectives. This role provides strategic creative direction from concept through production, oversees creative execution across assigned accounts, and partners cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Licensing to ensure compelling product storytelling and exceptional design quality. The Art Director manages and mentors the design team while championing creative excellence, innovation, and operational effectiveness throughout the product creation lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Loungefly Creative to establish creative direction, product strategies, innovation, product storytelling and design priorities across accessories and apparel categories.
- Elevate the overall creative vision from development to final execution for assigned accounts.
- Manage, lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers by providing creative direction, constructive feedback, coaching, workload prioritization, deadlines, performance management, and professional development.
- Review projects, artwork, and new design concepts, providing strategic creative feedback to ensure designs are visually compelling, commercially relevant, and aligned with brand, licensor, buyer, and retailer expectations.
- Direct and resolve buyer and licensor revisions while preserving creative integrity, brand consistency, quality standards, and project timelines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Licensing to align creative execution with product briefs, consumer needs, market trends, and commercial objectives.
- Partner closely with the Senior Product Operations Manager to provide visibility into creative progress, communicate project status, and support execution throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Develop and present trend research, seasonal direction, concept boards, pitch decks, and creative presentations for internal leadership, licensors, retailers, and key stakeholders.
- Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to understand manufacturing capabilities, and price-point considerations that inform creative decisions.
- Review product samples from a creative perspective, ensuring artwork execution, color accuracy, layout, material application, and overall product quality align with approved creative direction.
- Participate in retailer meetings, licensor reviews, product presentations, and creative discussions as the primary creative representative for assigned accounts.
- Champion creative excellence across every stage of product development, ensuring consistency, originality, innovation, and premium execution from concept through final production.
- Lead by example by promoting collaboration, accountability, creativity, and an inclusive, high-performing team environment.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Illustration, Communication Arts, or related creative field.
- 7–10+ years of progressive graphic design experience, including at least 5 years in a senior creative leadership role.
- Proven experience leading and developing creative teams while managing multiple concurrent product initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to establish creative vision and translate business strategy into compelling consumer products.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong understanding of product design, accessories, apparel graphics, color, typography, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Experience collaborating with licensors, retailers, and cross-functional business partners.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Exceptional project management, prioritization, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of fashion, pop culture, consumer trends, and retail marketplace dynamics.
- Proven ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121,000 - $151,500 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This onsite position is based in Burbank, CA. Local candidates will be considered first.
Funko Overview
Welcome to the Funko-verse, a world built on pure imagination, a land governed by the philosophy that stories matter, a universe comprised of characters from countless fandoms, a galaxy of once upon a times and happily ever afters.
But what does Funko do?
Funko is a purveyor of pop culture and licensed-focused collectibles company. Funko currently holds thousands of licenses and the rights to create tens of thousands of characters – one of the largest portfolios in the pop culture and collectibles industry. Funko’s Pop! Vinyl is the number one stylized vinyl collectible on the market, selling millions of figures to fans around the world.
The Art Director is responsible for leading and elevating the overall creative vision for Loungefly product categories, inspiring a team of designers to deliver innovative, consumer-driven products that align with brand standards, retailer expectations, and business objectives. This role provides strategic creative direction from concept through production, oversees creative execution across assigned accounts, and partners cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Licensing to ensure compelling product storytelling and exceptional design quality. The Art Director manages and mentors the design team while championing creative excellence, innovation, and operational effectiveness throughout the product creation lifecycle.
What You’ll Do
- Partner with the Sr. Director of Loungefly Creative to establish creative direction, product strategies, innovation, product storytelling and design priorities across accessories and apparel categories.
- Elevate the overall creative vision from development to final execution for assigned accounts.
- Manage, lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers by providing creative direction, constructive feedback, coaching, workload prioritization, deadlines, performance management, and professional development.
- Review projects, artwork, and new design concepts, providing strategic creative feedback to ensure designs are visually compelling, commercially relevant, and aligned with brand, licensor, buyer, and retailer expectations.
- Direct and resolve buyer and licensor revisions while preserving creative integrity, brand consistency, quality standards, and project timelines.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Development, Merchandising, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Licensing to align creative execution with product briefs, consumer needs, market trends, and commercial objectives.
- Partner closely with the Senior Product Operations Manager to provide visibility into creative progress, communicate project status, and support execution throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Develop and present trend research, seasonal direction, concept boards, pitch decks, and creative presentations for internal leadership, licensors, retailers, and key stakeholders.
- Partner with Product Development and Sourcing to understand manufacturing capabilities, and price-point considerations that inform creative decisions.
- Review product samples from a creative perspective, ensuring artwork execution, color accuracy, layout, material application, and overall product quality align with approved creative direction.
- Participate in retailer meetings, licensor reviews, product presentations, and creative discussions as the primary creative representative for assigned accounts.
- Champion creative excellence across every stage of product development, ensuring consistency, originality, innovation, and premium execution from concept through final production.
- Lead by example by promoting collaboration, accountability, creativity, and an inclusive, high-performing team environment.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, Illustration, Communication Arts, or related creative field.
- 7–10+ years of progressive graphic design experience, including at least 5 years in a senior creative leadership role.
- Proven experience leading and developing creative teams while managing multiple concurrent product initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability to establish creative vision and translate business strategy into compelling consumer products.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Strong understanding of product design, accessories, apparel graphics, color, typography, composition, and visual storytelling.
- Experience collaborating with licensors, retailers, and cross-functional business partners.
- Strong presentation and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Exceptional project management, prioritization, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Deep understanding of fashion, pop culture, consumer trends, and retail marketplace dynamics.
- Proven ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Salary Information
The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $121,000 - $151,500 annually. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.
What Funko Offers
Funko offers a competitive compensation package with full benefits and a 401(K) plan with matching contributions from the company. Most importantly, we offer a creative work environment with people who love pop culture just as much as you do. Can’t wait to gush about your latest binge? Neither can we! Looking for a place where your favorite pop culture t-shirt will receive the compliments it deserves? We know how you feel!
Funko is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Work Environment
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
This onsite position is based in Burbank, CA. Local candidates will be considered first.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior art director jobs.
- Seven or more years of art direction or visual design experience in an agency or in-house setting
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Demonstrated ability to concept and execute integrated campaigns across digital and print channels
- Experience leading and mentoring junior designers or creative team members
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to sell creative work to clients or internal stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in graphic design, visual communication, fine arts, or a related field
Tips for Your Senior Art Director Job Search
Tailor your portfolio for the industry
Hiring managers for senior art director roles scan portfolios before resumes. Curate your work so the first three to five pieces reflect the exact output of the team you're applying to, whether that's integrated campaigns, editorial layouts, or digital brand systems.
Quantify creative impact on your resume
Generic descriptions of projects won't separate you at the senior level. Tie each role to a business outcome: a rebrand that lifted brand recognition, a campaign that drove measurable engagement, or a design system that reduced production time across a team.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior art director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by creative discipline
Senior art director roles vary widely, from broadcast and motion to print and UX. Search specifically for your discipline in the job title or description so you aren't spending time on roles where your portfolio won't translate to the team's core output.
Prepare a case study walk-through for interviews
Most senior art director interviews include a portfolio review where you narrate creative decisions aloud. Practice explaining the brief, your conceptual approach, and how you directed other creatives or stakeholders to land on the final execution.
Negotiate scope before negotiating title
At the senior art director level, budget authority, team size, and vendor relationships matter as much as your title. Ask directly how many direct reports the role carries and what the production budget looks like before accepting any offer.
Senior Art Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior art directors?
The most active employers for senior art directors right now are Apple, Meta, and Klick Health, and the most openings are in New York, California, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Industries with consistent demand include advertising agencies, consumer brands, entertainment studios, and publishing houses.
How many senior art director jobs are remote?
About 68% of senior art director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, though availability shifts depending on the employer type. In-house brand and digital marketing roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while agency positions and those requiring hands-on production or client-facing work are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a senior art director?
Most senior art directors move up from art director or senior designer roles after building a strong body of campaign or brand work and demonstrating they can lead other creatives. You'll need a portfolio that shows conceptual range, not just execution, plus experience owning a project from brief to final delivery and directing photographers, illustrators, or junior designers along the way.
Can you get hired as a senior art director without years of experience?
It's uncommon to land a senior art director role without substantive experience, but a standout portfolio of independently directed projects or freelance campaigns can sometimes substitute for years of traditional employment. Employers care most about evidence that you can develop a concept, direct a team, and deliver polished work under a real brief, so independent projects that show that full arc carry real weight.
What does the senior art director interview process look like?
Most senior art director interviews include an initial screening call, a portfolio review where you walk through your work and explain your creative decisions, and at least one round with creative leadership or a broader team. Some employers also assign a creative brief or concept exercise to assess how you think under structured conditions before making a final decision.
Where can I find and apply to senior art director jobs?
You can find and apply to senior art director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and creative discipline, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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