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Hourglass Cosmetics

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 HOURGLASS COSMETICS - Art Director (Hybrid Role - NYC Based)
 
 
 
 Connected by creativity and driven by purpose. Hourglass Cosmetics is a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, redefining luxury cosmetics with high-performance products, innovative formulas, and award-winning franchises. Recognized by Forbes, Fast Company and Time Magazine as one of the most inventive beauty companies, Hourglass leads the industry with its breakthrough products and its commitment to animal welfare. Founded in 2004, Hourglass is globally available in 32 markets and nearly 4,600 doors including Sephora, Ulta, Neiman Marcus, Selfridges, Space NK and more. Hourglass became part of the Unilever Prestige division in 2017. Discover more about the Hourglass brand story and mission on our website hourglasscosmetics.com
 
 
 Our in-house Creative and Content Studio is responsible for concepting industry-leading campaigns and producing a wide range of content. We are looking to add a highly engaging and strategic Art Director to join our expanding team and support our Creative Director with creative stewardship, content ideation, and creation process.
 
 
 The ideal candidate will have deep experience in the luxury sector, with a strong understanding of consumer and cultural trends. In this role, you will execute and oversee the creative direction and strategy of the Hourglass brand identity across all communication and consumer touchpoints. In close partnership with the Creative Director, you will ensure that the brand maintains a clear and consistent visual representation. The role requires a strong creative thinker, who can shift between ideation and design to bring to life compelling brand stories for our audience across diverse communication channels including print, social, digital, retail, OOH and more.
 
 
 You will act as a thought leader in the organization, working within the wider Creative Team and collaborating with the Brand Marketing team. It will require a strong understanding of the brand and business objectives, and the ability to think outside the box, activating new ways of exciting our consumer through visuals, video and copy that ladder up to the brand and campaign narrative.
 
 
 This position requires a proactive creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and passion for brand strategy, storytelling, and innovation. Superior communication skills and confidence in managing varying levels of stakeholders is essential. Strong vision, thought leadership, and emotional intelligence are a must. This is a unique career opportunity in a fast-paced, growth-stage, luxury beauty brand centered on innovation and creative excellence.
 
 
 
 What You Do
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Act as a thought leader and strategic partner to the Creative Director in the development and evolution of brand identity, language, and visuals &ndash; demonstrating a clear understanding of brand and business priorities.
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 Support in upholding the creative direction and strategy for the Content and Creative teams, from concept through to execution &ndash; across the entire consumer journey and its touchpoints.
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 Partner with cross-functional teams to translate business and marketing objectives into ideas that are clear, compelling, engaging and on-brand.
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 Bring forward the most innovative creative techniques, top talent, emerging trends in art, design, fashion and culture, and current industry innovations.
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 Provide additional mentorship to the design team, acting as key support to the Creative Director. Review designers&rsquo; work for the highest standards of accuracy and consistency, ensuring that all creative projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
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 Inspire and develop Creative team members through project development, coaching, and performance management.
 </li>
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 Foster a culture of creative support, innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 You&rsquo;ll Love This Job If
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 You are CREATIVE: You are innovative and forward-thinking in your approach and mindset.
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 You are highly STRATEGIC: You are able to develop creative concepts and vision that support brand and business goals.
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 <li>
 You are extremely ORGANIZED: You are not overwhelmed when tackling multiple tasks at a time.
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 You are DETAIL ORIENTED: You appreciate the importance of having detailed and precise information.
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 You are a strong COMMUNICATOR: You are a people person, natural leader and collaborate well with others.
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 You are AGILE: You adapt well to changing needs and priorities and are able to pivot easily to achieve goals and deadlines.
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 You are PASSIONATE about beauty: You are eager to learn and absorb all things related to beauty, creative and brand strategy.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 7 years of art direction and design experience in a beauty/fashion/luxury agency or in-house environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Minimum 3 years of people management experience. Specifically managing designers in a direct report capacity.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proven depth of on-set experience, commissioning and directing beauty photography and video, both on model and still life.
 </li>
 <li>
 An exceptional portfolio of work showcasing examples of 360 concept execution across stills, video, print, physical and digital projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work on the full creative cycle: brainstorm, concept development, casting, photo and video pre-production, on-set art direction, retouching, design direction and campaign asset delivery.
 </li>
 <li>
 Extensive experience in graphic design for beauty, with an exceptional eye for typography and layout.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience in video, including editing, motion graphics, animation and color grading.
 </li>
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 Proficiency in social media platforms, web and digital best practices, particularly within luxury beauty retail and advertising.
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 Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
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 Strong project management, organizational and planning skills.
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 In-depth knowledge of the latest versions of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Figma, Premiere, After Effects, Bridge.
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 Must be able to work from Office at least 60% of the time.
 
 
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 </ul>
 The expected base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $135,000 per year. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget.
 
 
 This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan, based on personal performance and company results.
 
 
 In addition to base salary, Hourglass Cosmetics offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance, retirement savings plans and company match, paid family leave, education-related programs, paid holidays, discretionary vacation time, and more.
 
 
 Hourglass is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive its business results and to create a better future every day for its diverse employees, global consumers, partners and communities. If you are an individual with a disability and need accommodation in order to apply for a job listing, please contact us at 310-392-7799 or careers@hourglasscosmetics.com.
 
 
 Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities.
 
 
 Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination under Federal law. For more information, please see EEO is the Law.
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Art Director - New York City

Coach

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 Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last&mdash;for you to be yourself in.
 
 
 Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio &ndash; a global house of brands committed to stretching what&rsquo;s possible.
 
 
 A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive.
 
 
 
 Purpose
 
 
 
 At Coach Creative Studio, we believe in the power of storytelling. Sometimes our stories come from global culture. Sometimes from the passions of our communities. But they always romanticize the products we create.
 
 
 The eCommerce Studios Art Director will lead the creation of Coach product detail page (PDP) content across still life, on-model photography, and video. This role requires an elevated taste level, sharp creative vision, and the ability to maintain brand standards while meeting demanding shot count and turnaround goals in a high-volume studio.
 
 
 The Art Director is primarily execution-focused&mdash;directing quality on set, overseeing model casting and talent selection, managing large-scale asset reviews, and ensuring delivery of consistent, high-quality content. They bring a clear vision and the ability to motivate and direct teams with a supportive yet authoritative presence, balancing creative excellence with operational performance.
 
 
 
 The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in Art Direction to:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead PDP content creation across product stills, on-model photography, and video, balancing speed, efficiency, and quality
 </li>
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 Direct on-set execution for photographers, stylists, and models to ensure consistent output and high-volume throughput
 </li>
 <li>
 Deliver clear, actionable feedback that motivates, inspires, and fosters a high-performance creative culture
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 <li>
 Redirect and refocus teams when necessary, diffusing tension and maintaining momentum
 </li>
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 Lead and elevate the model casting process with a refined eye for representation and keen understanding of on-set success factors; build and maintain long-term casting pipelines
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 Build and maintain a best-in-class freelance talent pool across hair &amp; makeup, photography, video, and styling with on-going cultivation of top-tier talent
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage 150+ daily asset reviews, maintaining accuracy and consistency while balancing on-set workload
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with production and operations teams to optimize studio and post-production workflows
 </li>
 <li>
 Partner closely with the Senior Art Director to ensure creative output reflects brand vision while meeting studio KPIs and performance goals
 </li>
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 Assist creative lead with concept ideation and the pulling reference imagery for elevated fashion and still-life photography, and video content
 </li>
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 Effectively communicate vision and strategy to cross-functional teams and external partners
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 Stay informed on PDP creative trends, innovation, and emerging technologies to evolve content standards.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 An Outstanding Professional Will Have
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Proven Experience: A minimum of 6+ years art direction preferably in fashion, or luxury retail
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 Exceptional Portfolio: A body of work that clearly demonstrates an elevated taste level and ability to articulate and uphold brand standards across diverse content
 </li>
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 High Volume Leadership: Demonstrated success leading large-scale photography and video production with demanding throughput
 </li>
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 Industry Network: Established connections with top-tier photographers, stylists, producers, and agencies.
 </li>
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 Casting Experience: Extensive experience in model casting and talent direction, with a refined eye for representation and alignment to brand identity
 </li>
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 Inspiring Leadership: Strong communication skills with the ability to motivate, influence, and build effective partnerships
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 Operational Agility: Comfort working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines
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 Creative Adaptability: Ability to take direction effectively and present multiple solutions that support studio goals and creative strategy
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Our Competencies for All Employees
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 Courage: Doesn&rsquo;t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and &ldquo;actionable&rdquo; positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary.
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 Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings.
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 Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
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 Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn&rsquo;t upset when things are up in the air; doesn&rsquo;t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
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 Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results.
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 Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
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 Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Our Competencies for All People Managers
 
 
 
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 Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.
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 Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder.
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 Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.
 
 
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 Coach is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant&rsquo;s or employee&rsquo;s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.
 
 
 
 Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
 
 
 
 Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.com
 
 
 Visit Coach at www.coach.com.
 
 
 
 Work Setup: ONSITE
 
 
 
 
 BASE PAY RANGE
 
 $80,000.00
 
 TO
 
 $100,000.00
 
 
 Annually
 
 
 
 
 Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation &amp; Benefits.
 
 
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Art Director

E.L.F. BEAUTY

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 About The Company
 
 
 
 e.l.f. Beauty, Inc. stands with every eye, lip, face and paw. Our deep commitment to clean, cruelty free beauty at an incredible value has fueled the success of our flagship brand e.l.f. Cosmetics since 2004 and driven our portfolio expansion. Today, our multi-brand portfolio includes e.l.f. Cosmetics, e.l.f. SKIN, pioneering clean beauty brand Well People, Keys Soulcare, a groundbreaking lifestyle beauty brand created with Alicia Keys, Naturium, high-performance, biocompatible, clinically-effective and accessible skin care, and our newest brand, rhode, a line of curated skincare essentials, formulated for a variety of skin types and needs with high performance ingredients, it&rsquo;s a daily routine that nourishes your skin barrier over time.
 
 
 In our Fiscal year 25, we had net sales of $1 Billion and our business performance has been nothing short of extraordinary with 26 consecutive quarters of net sales growth. We are the #2 mass cosmetics brand in the US and are the fastest growing mass cosmetics brand among the top 5. Our total compensation philosophy offers every full-time new hire competitive pay and benefits, bonus eligibility (200% of target over the last six fiscal years), equity, flexible time off, year-round half-day Fridays, and a hybrid 3 day in office, 2 day at home work environment. We believe the combination of our unique culture, total compensation, workplace flexibility and care for the team is unmatched across not just beauty but any industry.
 
 
 Visit our Career Page to learn more about our team: https://www.elfbeauty.com/work-with-us
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The Art Director supports the conception, design, and execution of 360 visual materials that align with marketing and business objectives. This role works across multiple projects and platforms, helping translate ideas into compelling, brand-right creative that engages audiences and drives results.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Partner with the Creative Director and senior creative team to concept and execute 360 digital campaigns across email, paid media, elfcosmetics.com, retailer eComm, and site enhancements
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 Translate audience insights and user motivations into clear, engaging digital experiences
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 Support development of strong, consistent brand and customer experiences for launches and evergreen content
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 Maintain a strong eye for typography and visual consistency across formats
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 Collaborate with cross-functional teams from concept through completion, presenting design ideas to stakeholders as needed
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 Design with a digital/mobile-first mindset, producing assets for banners, paid media, emails, and promotional needs
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 Work closely with designers, art directors, and UX partners to bring content to life in innovative ways
 </li>
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 Manage priorities and deadlines across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
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 3&ndash;5 years of experience in creative or digital design roles within fast-paced, high-volume environments (beauty, fashion, or lifestyle industries a plus)
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 Strong digital design skills with experience in eCommerce or marketing campaigns
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 Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop; familiarity with emerging digital platforms and responsive design best practices
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 Strong typography and layout skills, with a solid understanding of digital formats (social, banners, emails, etc.)
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 Awareness of beauty, fashion, and social media trends, with the ability to translate them into effective creative
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 Familiarity with UX/UI and mobile-first design a plus
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 Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills
 </li>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this position. It also reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified, and shall not be considered, as detailed description of all the work required inherent in the job. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and it is subject to changes and exceptions at the supervisors&rsquo; discretion.
 
 
 
 
 e.l.f. Beauty respects your privacy. Please see our Job Applicant Privacy Notice (www.elfbeauty.com/us-job-applicant-privacy-notice) for how your personal information is used and shared.
 
 
 
 We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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 Job Title: Art Director/ Senior Designer
 
 
 
 
 Location: New York, NY
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills: Strong Portfolio, Motion Graphics and Animation, UI/UX, HTML, Social Media, etc
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for a
 
 Senior Designer / Art Director
 
 with
 
 6&ndash;8 years of proven design experience
 
 to join our creative team. The ideal candidate is a highly creative professional with a strong portfolio, excellent collaboration skills, and the ability to deliver engaging, revenue-driving campaigns across digital and print platforms.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Lead the design and execution of
 
 consumer-focused campaigns
 
 across marketing, advertising, and e-commerce.
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 Create compelling visuals that balance
 
 brand guidelines, creativity, and user engagement
 
 .
 </li>
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 Collaborate with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams to translate ideas into impactful designs.
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 Deliver
 
 motion graphics, animations, social media creatives, and web-ready assets
 
 .
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 Apply a strong foundation in
 
 typography, color theory, UX/UI design
 
 , and ADA-compliant design principles.
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 Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and high-quality standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Stay ahead of
 
 design trends and technologies
 
 to bring fresh, innovative solutions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 6&ndash;8 years of experience
 
 as a Designer, Senior Designer, or in Art Direction.
 </li>
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 A
 
 strong portfolio
 
 showcasing diverse, high-quality creative work across campaigns, digital design, and brand experiences.
 </li>
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 Solid knowledge of
 
 design principles, UX/UI, typography, and color theory
 
 .
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on expertise in
 
 Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects), Figma, Sketch, motion graphics/animation tools
 
 , and working knowledge of HTML &amp; social media design.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
 </li>
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 Excellent
 
 communication and collaboration skills
 
 with attention to detail.
 </li>
 <li>
 Knowledge of
 
 ADA-compliant design
 
 is a plus.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proactive, adaptable, and driven to push creative boundaries.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
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Pixel

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 About Pixel
 
 
 
 Pixel is a boutique agency built for ideas that move. We help world-class brands launch what&rsquo;s next&mdash;new products, bold campaigns, and everything in between. We work at the intersection of strategy, craft, and culture. The pace is fast, the standards are high, and the work is visible. We&rsquo;re based in New York City with a hybrid culture that thrives on collaboration.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re looking for an Art Director who&rsquo;s ready to lead&mdash;someone who can generate original ideas, direct shoots, and shape campaigns that feel fresh, smart, and unmistakably Pixel. This isn&rsquo;t a job for someone waiting on instructions. It&rsquo;s for a maker with vision, a self-starter who can switch from concepting to directing to designing without missing a beat.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll be the person in the room (and on set) pushing ideas into the world&mdash;ideas that are visually excellent, strategically sound, and built for the client&rsquo;s brief, not the clich&eacute;.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Concept &amp; Build:
 
 Lead the creation of ideas that cut through&mdash;from social ads to live-action films to websites.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Direct:
 
 Take shoots from pre-production through post, keeping everything sharp, on-brand, and alive with your vision.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Design &amp; Deliver:
 
 Execute across formats&mdash;ads, social, videos, sites&mdash;with craft and consistency.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Collaborate &amp; Elevate:
 
 Partner with senior creatives, producers, designers, and the account team. Present ideas to clients with clarity and conviction.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Stay Ahead:
 
 Keep a pulse on design, culture, and production trends, and bring that energy into the work.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 What We&rsquo;re Looking For
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 3&ndash;5 years at an agency (at least 2 with live-action work under your belt).
 </li>
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 A portfolio that shows range&mdash;campaign ideas, design chops, film/photo work, and social thinking.
 </li>
 <li>
 Hands-on production experience&mdash;you know how to get scrappy and still make it beautiful.
 </li>
 <li>
 Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
 </li>
 <li>
 An eye for typography, color, and layout that goes beyond &ldquo;good design.&rdquo;
 </li>
 <li>
 Someone who thrives in ambiguity, solves problems creatively, and pushes ideas forward without waiting for permission.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Bonus:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Passion for film, cinema, editing, and photography
 </li>
 <li>
 Scripting or storytelling background
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Full medical, dental, vision coverage
 </li>
 <li>
 One Medical membership
 </li>
 <li>
 401k with company match
 </li>
 <li>
 20 PTO days + 4 remote &ldquo;Work From Anywhere&rdquo; weeks
 </li>
 <li>
 1-month sabbatical every 4 years
 </li>
 <li>
 8 weeks parental leave
 </li>
 <li>
 Fitness, home office, and education stipends
 </li>
 <li>
 Charitable gift matching
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Pixel is an equal opportunity employer.
 
 
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M+C Saatchi UK

<div>
 
 
 ABOUT THE ROLE
 
 
 
 We are looking for an experienced Associate Creative Director (Art Focus) to help lead and shape the creative output of our agency. This role is for a seasoned art director ready to take on more leadership responsibility, while still staying close to the work. You&rsquo;ll play a key role in developing bold concepts, refining visual storytelling, and mentoring design and art teams across a wide range of campaigns.
 
 
 As an ACD (Art), you&rsquo;ll partner with copy leads, strategy, and account teams to deliver integrated ideas that are strategically sharp, visually stunning, and culturally resonant. You&rsquo;ll balance hands-on concepting and design with team leadership, ensuring projects not only meet but exceed creative and client expectations.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 Creative Leadership &nbsp;
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Partner with Creative Directors to lead the art direction and design vision across multiple accounts.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Drive the development of campaign concepts, mood boards, storyboards, style frames, and visual systems.
 
 </li>
 <li>
 Inspire and oversee junior and mid-level art directors/designers, elevating their craft and pushing for excellence.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Concepting &amp; Execution
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Generate fresh, innovative ideas for integrated campaigns (digital, social, broadcast, experiential, print, OOH).
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute hands-on art direction and design, ensuring craft and attention to detail in all deliverables.
 </li>
 <li>
 Direct photography, illustration, video shoots, and other production elements to ensure strong visual storytelling.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Collaboration
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Partner closely with copy-focused ACDs, strategists, and producers to develop unified campaign ideas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Work with account management to align creative solutions with client objectives and brand strategy.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate with external production partners to execute campaigns at the highest level.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Client Partnership
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Confidently present creative concepts and design rationale to clients.
 </li>
 <li>
 Build trust with clients by providing thoughtful, strategic, and visually compelling solutions.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Team Development
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Mentor junior team members, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and design-driven creative culture.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 ABOUT YOU
 
 
 
 
 You'll bring with you:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 6&ndash;9 years of experience in art direction/design within an advertising agency or creative environment.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong portfolio showcasing integrated campaigns and design excellence across multiple channels.
 </li>
 <li>
 Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with design/prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch).
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep understanding of typography, layout, color, photography direction, and emerging design trends.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience working across digital, social, and traditional media.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate creative ideas.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience mentoring and providing creative direction to junior talent.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 You're good at:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 A great communicator and excellent presenter
 </li>
 <li>
 A great listener, able to take in information, ask the right questions and quickly suss out what&rsquo;s next
 </li>
 <li>
 Organized and detail-oriented. A self-starting multi-tasker that can handle the pressure of several assignments at once. Resourceful and inquisitive, able to independently chart a path to tackle an assignment
 </li>
 <li>
 Positive outlook and good people skills; a great team builder who team members and clients want to work with
 </li>
 <li>
 Travel may be necessary
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 WHAT YOU'LL GET:
 
 
 
 We offer a competitive salary, a comprehensive employer subsidized benefits package which includes group medical, dental and vision coverage, Health Savings Account, 401k retirement plan with annual company match, employee wellness, commuter benefits and cellular phone allowance, generous paid time off and employee volunteer day to encourage social responsibility giving time to the non-profit, community service or charity of your choice. Salary is dependent on experience but ranges from: $140,000&ndash; $175,000. All candidates must have the ability to work in the US; we are unable to sponsor any work visas for this role.
 
 
 
 ABOUT M+C SAATCHI GROUP
 
 
 
 https://mcsaatchi.com/
 
 
 
 M+C Saatchi SSK as part of M+C Saatchi Group has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture. As part of this M+C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
 
 
 If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please make us aware as part of your application.
 
 
 All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
 
 
 
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258 creative art director jobs IN New York

Art Director - New York City

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Associate Creative Director, Art

Creative Director