Senior Art Director

Location: Hybrid (Onsite Tuesday–Thursday weekly-NY 10038, with additional on-set days as needed)

Duration: Contract, with potential for extension and possible full-time conversion based on performance

Equipment: Company laptop provided

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Art Director, Beauty to lead creative concepting and execution for high-profile beauty campaigns and product launches. This role will be instrumental in shaping seasonal and evergreen creative, with a strong emphasis on holiday beauty concept development, pre-production planning, and post-production oversight.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned creative with deep beauty industry experience, a strong point of view, and the ability to independently lead projects from concept through final execution while collaborating cross-functionally with creative, marketing, product, and external production partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead creative concept development and establish visual direction for beauty campaigns, launches, and product storytelling initiatives
• Oversee art direction across photography, video, CGI, print, and digital executions to ensure premium, cohesive brand storytelling
• Develop concept decks and campaign narratives for varying product assortments, from hero launches to broader seasonal collections
• Provide retouching direction and post-production feedback to ensure final creative aligns with brand standards
• Art direct still-life and product shoots on set, partnering closely with photographers, stylists, and production teams
• Participate in creative review sessions, including collaboration with external CGI production partners
• Maintain and evolve the overall Beauty visual identity across seasonal and evergreen campaigns
• Partner closely with internal creative leadership, beauty teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver work on tight timelines and across multiple concurrent projects

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in Art Direction, Creative Direction, or a similar visual leadership role within beauty, fashion, or lifestyle brands
• Beauty category experience is required; experience art directing still-life beauty/product photography is highly preferred
• Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign development, premium product storytelling, and concept-driven creative work
• Experience creating concept decks, visual mood boards, and campaign narratives across multiple product assortments
• Strong eye for detail with experience providing retouching notes and post-production creative feedback
• Comfortable leading creative both independently and collaboratively, with confidence owning major workstreams
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines and shifting priorities
• Experience working on set and collaborating with photographers, stylists, production teams, and external creative vendors
• Interest in fashion, beauty, and brand storytelling is a strong plus

Ideal Candidate Profile

The strongest candidates will be:

• Senior enough to hit the ground running with minimal ramp-up
• Comfortable leading projects independently while collaborating cross-functionally
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to work quickly under tight deadlines
• Patient, collaborative, and able to learn on the fly in a fast-moving creative environment
• Passionate about beauty trends, visual storytelling, and premium brand execution

Eligibility Requirements:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• As a contractor, including remote contractors, you may be required to complete a background check.

As a contractor, you will be paid for the time you work; this does not include paid time off (PTO) or holidays. If you participate in our Payroll Services (W2) engagement, you may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave (PSL), depending on your work location and state-specific regulations.