Art Director, Social

amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet you.

we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp strands.

we’re a proud pal to the planet certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste energy to reach Net Zero by 2030.

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™.

the job:

amika is looking for an Art Director, Social to join our in-house creative team and lead how the brand shows up across social platforms. This role is ideal for an art director who is a self-starter, thrives in fast-paced environments, and thinks natively in social-first ideas, formats, and visual language.

You’ll concept, create, and execute all social content - owning the work from idea through capture and post-production. You’ll collaborate closely with creative, social, and marketing partners to bring culturally fluent, platform-native ideas to life across TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging channels. This is a highly visible role with real creative ownership at a globally loved beauty brand.

salary: $130,000 - $140,000 bonus

location: hybrid (must be based in NYC, work onsite 3 days a week have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• Concept and art direct all social-first content, including organic, paid, and campaign extensions
• Translate brand and campaign ideas into platform-native social executions that feel timely, bold, and culturally relevant
• Lead social content captures, including in-house shoots, creator content, BTS, and quick-turn moments
• Create social content ranging from designed graphics to video content.
• Direct talent, creators, and stylists to ensure content feels authentic, elevated, and on-brand
• Partner closely with video editors and motion designers to shape final social edits, guiding pacing, framing, typography, and overall visual tone for social content
• Ensure all social assets maintain creative integrity while adapting to different formats and aspect ratios
• Collaborate with Creative, Social, and Marketing teams to support launches, initiatives, and always-on content
• Stay deeply tapped into social trends, visual language, and platform best practices
• Partner with Director of social to set up an ownable framework around our social content strategy
• Push creative boundaries while ensuring consistency with amika’s brand POV

must haves:

• 3 years of professional experience as an Art Director or designer with a strong focus on social or digital content
• Proven background in content creation and graphic design, with the ability to concept and execute visually compelling on brand social work
• Proven self-starter who can independently own social creative from idea through execution
• Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
• Strong understanding of TikTok, Instagram, youtube, and short-form video best practices
• Experience leading content captures and collaborating closely with post-production
• Strong eye for composition, typography, motion, and visual storytelling

nice to haves:

• Experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or culture-driven brands
• Video editing experience (Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar)
• Comfort working with creators, influencers, and talent
• Motion or animation experience (After Effects, social motion systems)
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere)

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!