Job Description

Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you're ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!
Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Summary:
The outdoors, by nature, is a place that inspires. At Vail Resorts, we are lucky to work in the outdoor space every day in hopes of inspiring everyone to get outside and discover the experiences of a lifetime. This role plays a big part in making that happen.
As part of our internal creative agency, the Senior Art Director will be the visual and conceptual force behind the brands in the Vail Enterprise. This person should have a mastery of visually designing brands to communicate ideas that connect with guest in such a way they want to drop everything and visit one (or more) of our resorts around the world. This role requires a person that can think strategically and is able to make creative leaps from brief to execution. They are viewed as creative experts and a leader in their discipline and can present work to stakeholders in a persuasive and effective manner. This role reports to the Associate Creative Director of Creative Services.
Job Specifications:

• Starting Wage: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 + annual bonus
• Employment Type: Year Round
• Shift Type: Full Time hours available
• Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age
• Housing Availability: No

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead Art Director/Designer for Epic Pass, Resort Brands, and/or all other lines of business across multiple marketing touchpoints.
• Create a strong partnership with Copywriters through the creative process and ensure ideas are on strategy and adhere to feedback.
• Develop strong visual solutions that accurately represent brands across the enterprise.
• Present work with a strong strategic lens and creative rational to Creative Leadership (Associate
• Creative Director/Creative Director) to gain alignment prior to stakeholder reviews.
• Work closely with Account Managers to ensure work is accurate and prepared to share with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with a diverse mix of creatives, freelancers, producers, stakeholders to craft best-in-class marketing across a wide range of verticals, disciplines and markets.
• Responsible for the craft, execution, and elevating the quality of art direction across Brand
• Platforms, Campaigns, Activations as well as tactical executions like Video, Social, Email, and Digital placements.
• Present work to Brand Owners inclusive of understanding copy, strategic choices and business objectives.
• Create brand guidelines and design systems that establish clear visual execution rules to propel brand forward across all touchpoints.
• Responsible for art direction output of freelancer to drive visual consistency and accuracy across brands.
• And, of course, you'll head to the mountains from time to time.
• Incredible art direction, design skills and storytelling abilities to elevate brand identities.
• Create sharp design systems that easily translate across multiple touchpoints and tactics.
• Concepting and executing multiple campaigns and projects at once while adhering to timelines.
• Build a creative relationship with Brand Owners through collaboration and presenting the work.
• Translate business objectives outlined in briefs into clear creative strategies.
• Keep a pulse on new and emerging trends that impact the culture of the category and ground the work in these with these insights and discoveries.
• Learn and understand how to use AI tools to make a positive impact on the creative process.
• Ability to take constructive feedback and build upon it to improve the creative product.

Job Requirements:

• 6+ years in an art direction field, ad agency and/or internal brand
• Exceptional design and visual skills
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite tools and Figma as well as other industry standard tool
• Understanding of project management and creative proofing tools (Jira, Ziflow, etc)
• Lead with a "Yes and" mentality when it comes to feedback.
• Maintain a positive attitude and growth mindset.

The expected Total Compensation for this role is $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 + annual bonus. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Job Benefits

• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development

Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:

• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans

Vail Resorts offers a 'Hybrid' work environment where employees living within 50 miles of the Broomfield office work on-site Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and have flexibility to work off-site on Mondays and Fridays. Employees living outside of a commutable distance can work remotely from British Columbia, Washington D.C., and the 16 U.S. states* in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Please note that the ability to work in person or off-site, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work or off-site work at any time in its sole discretion.
In completing this application, and when submitting related documentation, applicants may redact information that identifies their age, date of birth, and/or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
We follow all federal, state, and local laws including restrictions on child/minor labor. Minors hired into this position will not be asked or permitted to engage in any activities restricted to adult workers.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 511724
Reference Date: 09/19/2025
Job Code Function: Marketing

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