Full-Time

Art Director

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FIGS

FIGS

201-500 employees

Direct-to-consumer healthcare apparel brand

Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$101.5k - $125kAnnually

+ Equity + Annual Bonus

Senior

Santa Monica, CA, USA

Category
Graphic Design
Motion Graphics
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Figma
Graphic Design
Requirements
  • Minimum of 5+ years of design and e-commerce experience at an advertising agency or high-profile brand. Please have your portfolio link in your resume to be considered
  • Portfolio demonstrating big, campaignable thinking that can extend into any medium
  • Strong understanding of digital and social platforms as well as their use within marketing
  • Exceptional design skills, including layout, typography, video, motion, and design patterns
  • Proven ability to work across teams and synthesize input from marketing, product management, sales, market research, and internal and external partners
  • Solid written and verbal communication and collaboration skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects at one time to meet aggressive deadlines
  • Expert mastery of all design tools, platforms, and versions of applicable software (Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, and Indesign)
  • Working knowledge of motion design and related software (such as After Effects, etc.) preferred
  • Must have photography knowledge and skills
Responsibilities
  • Partner across creative team leads including other Art Directors to create a compelling visual brand story across all platforms
  • Work on set to capture necessary assets and edit as required- video and static image
  • Lead and execute on assigned creative projects from concept to completion
  • Arrange for ancillary creative shoots as needed, manage third parties on a project by project basis where required
  • Provide graphic design work as needed to supplement existing internal and external resources
  • Create comps, storyboards, graphic concepts, and final deliverables as required
  • Lead and develop a team of graphic designers
  • Act as the internal creative spokesperson for all assigned projects to ensure a complete understanding of the vision of our internal and external teammates
  • Always create an environment that is: collaborative, dependable, insightful, innovative, respectful, analytical and deliberate

FIGS specializes in healthcare apparel, particularly scrubs and other clothing designed for medical professionals like doctors and nurses. Their products are made to be comfortable, durable, functional, and stylish, addressing the needs of those in the healthcare field. FIGS operates on a direct-to-consumer model, which means they sell their products directly to customers without using middlemen. This allows them to control their brand and customer experience while offering competitive prices. Unlike many competitors, FIGS focuses specifically on the healthcare sector and has built the largest direct-to-consumer platform in this market, fostering a loyal customer base. The company's goal is to celebrate and empower healthcare professionals by providing them with high-quality apparel that meets their unique demands.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$70M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

25%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FIGS' multi-year partnership with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee positions it as a premium brand in the healthcare apparel market.
  • The opening of its first permanent retail location in Los Angeles signifies growth and increased market presence.
  • Expansion into medical devices through collaboration with Eko Health demonstrates FIGS' commitment to innovation and diversification.

What critics are saying

  • The direct-to-consumer model requires continuous investment in digital marketing and customer acquisition, which can be costly.
  • The healthcare apparel market is becoming increasingly competitive, with new entrants potentially eroding FIGS' market share.

What makes FIGS unique

  • FIGS operates on a direct-to-consumer model, allowing it to maintain control over its brand and customer experience, unlike competitors who rely on intermediaries.
  • The company focuses on technically advanced, stylish, and functional healthcare apparel, setting it apart from traditional, less innovative options in the market.
  • Strategic partnerships, such as with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, enhance FIGS' brand visibility and credibility in the healthcare apparel sector.

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