Strategic, conceptual thinker with a background in branding and layout design for beauty and fashion brands. Art Director will work with Creative Director to support the visual positioning and representation of brands and channels with a modern, relevant and compelling aesthetic. This includes full scale model and product photo shoots, as well as branded graphic design. Will partner with Copywriters, Marketing and Production teams to ensure that all goals are met, and creative aesthetics are upheld.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

· Ideate and execute brand visuals with modern, creative content for every channel and selling vehicle within the beauty and fashion categories.

· Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver strong creative concepts and executions of product launches that follow project briefs.

· An elevated taste level and understanding of relevant beauty, fashion and design trends, and how they relate to the business.

· Create tight comps that best represent creative direction, graphic design and typography that is brand supportive and clear in message.

· Prep and art direct many still-life and model photo shoots; provide shoot decks.

· Independently lead outside agencies, stylists, photographers etc.

· Manage multiple projects in different states of completion to ensure all timelines are met.

· The leadership to drive the brand along with the humility to roll up sleeves to collaborate with the team.

· A strong eye towards what is next and innovative.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications

· 8+ years experience in the creative development and execution of print/digital promotion in the beauty/fashion arena

· Experience in both model and product photo shoots, including model casting, styling, lighting, sets and props, etc.

· Strong proficiency in Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design)

· Knowledge of Flash, and HTML a plus

· Highly creative in generating new and modern ideas with an attention to detail

· Strong experience collaborating cross-functionally and in a team

· Portfolio showing solid skills in both design and conceptual thinking in print

· An elevated taste level with expert design, photography and typography skills.

· Experience in print production cycle and retouching

· Ability to communicate well and to present designs/concepts to senior management

· A “take ownership” attitude

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $60.00 - $63.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

Do you have experience in both model and product photo shoots, including model casting, styling, lighting, sets and props, etc.?
How many years of experience do you have in Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-design)?
Do you have 8+ years experience in the creative development and execution of print/digital promotion in the beauty/fashion arena?

Experience:

Adobe Creative Suite: 7 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

New York, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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