About the Job
At Tactacam, we are a rapidly growing team of tech innovators, trail-blazers, and outdoor enthusiasts working to engineer the outdoors! We are proud to be a market-leading outdoor camera and technology company, but at our core, we are just a group of people obsessed with the great outdoors. We are far more than a te...
We also operate as tech trailblazers who are moving fast. With over 500,000+ active customers worldwide and a constantly expanding product line, we are actively pushing the boundaries of what outdoor technology can do. Because "good enough" isn't in our vocabulary, we intentionally foster an environment of ambitious...
The Art Director, Defend leads the development, execution, and delivery of visual and graphic content across the Defend by Tactacam brand portfolio. This person owns the entire design production process from the first idea through final delivery and ensures the work reflects the brand, serves business goals, and rea...
Key Responsibilities
Lead the charge on a refreshed visual identity for Defend by Tactacam, acting as the primary visionary to shift the brand narrative from product-focused to storytelling.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of graphic designers while creating clear expectations and a culture of ownership.
Lead the creative vision for design and visual content across campaigns, product launches, brand storytelling, retail assets, social media, evergreen initiatives, and emerging opportunities.
Partner closely with the Senior Creative Director, Brand Director, and Director of Production to shape strategies and bring ideas to life.
Translate business objectives and brand strategy into visual concepts and compelling narratives that connect with audiences.
Guide concept development, storyboarding, creative reviews, and final approvals.
Build design briefs, schedules, timelines, documentation, and internal processes that support efficient execution.
Make decisions that balance creative ambition, production realities, timing, and budget.
Proactively identify future needs across internal teams, contractors, and external partners.
Coordinate design efforts across stakeholders to maximize content opportunities and eliminate inefficiencies.
Own relationships with creative agencies, freelance designers, illustrators, production houses, and specialty creative partners.
Create an environment where creativity, accountability, craftsmanship, and operational excellence can coexist.
Required Skills & Abilities
At least three years of experience in art direction or design leadership.
Demonstrated success leading design executions and visual identity projects from concept through completion.
Strong experience managing project schedules, budgets, agencies, vendors, and external partners.
Deep understanding of design operations and creative workflows across multiple content formats and channels.
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
Experience building scalable content systems and supporting multiple priorities
simultaneously.
Why you want to work here
Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with life insurance and disability protection.
Generous Paid Leave: Offers competitive time off and in addition to pregnancy leave, parental and military leave, and unique "Hunting Holidays" for outdoor activities.
Financial Planning: Supports future retirement goals through a company-managed 401(k) plan.
Outdoor-Centric Culture: Features remote-first flexibility, employee discounts, complimentary camera gear, company-sponsored outdoor trips, and community projects.
Recognition & Values: Honors top performance through monthly "TactaValor Awards" that celebrate company values like innovation, tenacity, and customer focus.
Location Limitations:
Please note at this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates based in Alaska (AK), Connecticut (CT), Delaware (DE), Massachusetts (MA), New Mexico (NM), and South Dakota (SD)
