Art Director – Beauty

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. Lead creative concept development and art direction across two beauty brands while maintaining distinct visual identities .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesLead💰 $100,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in art direction and creative concept development for beauty brands, with a strong portfolio showcasing campaign development, product photography, and digital content. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and knowledgeable in social-first creative strategies for digital platforms.

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Art DirectionCreative Campaign DevelopmentAdobe Creative SuiteProduct PhotographyVisual Storytelling

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Hard Skills

Art DirectionCreative Concept DevelopmentCampaign DevelopmentProduct PhotographyDigital Content CreationLightingCompositionTypographyColor TheoryVisual Storytelling

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationPresentation SkillsCollaborationProactive ApproachResourcefulness

Tools & Technologies

Adobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorAdobe InDesignSocial Media PlatformsDigital Asset Management

Industry Keywords

BeautySkincareCosmeticsFashionLifestyleEmerging BrandsDigital Native BrandsSocial Media TrendsCreative ConsistencyVisual Identity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead creative concept development and art direction across two beauty brands while maintaining distinct visual identities
Conceptualize and execute creative campaigns, product launches, social content, and digital assets
Plan and art-direct in-house photo and video shoots from concept and mood boards through production and final delivery
Collaborate with external creative agencies and production partners, providing art direction and ensuring creative consistency
Work with photographers, videographers, designers, and content creators to bring ideas to life
Provide hands-on design support, including layouts, presentations, campaign assets, and visual storytelling
Establish efficient creative processes for fast, high-quality production
Monitor beauty, fashion, social media, and cultural trends and apply fresh creative approaches
Oversee creative quality and ensure deliverables meet brand standards while evolving visual direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of experience in art direction, preferably within beauty, skincare, cosmetics, fashion, or lifestyle
Experience working with independent, emerging, or digitally native brands is highly desirable
Strong portfolio demonstrating original creative concepts, campaign development, product photography, and digital content
Proven experience art-directing photo and video shoots, both in-house and with external agencies
Excellent understanding of lighting, composition, typography, color, and visual storytelling
Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
Knowledge of social-first creative, including content for Instagram, TikTok, and other digital platforms
Comfortable working across multiple projects and brands in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
Proactive, resourceful approach with ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Major medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
HSA
Employee discounts
Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility to work in-office and remotely
Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required during major projects