Art Director

Our client, a leading women's contemporary apparel brand, is seeking an Art Director to join their team in New York!

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the team to produce innovative, social-first content that aligns with the brand’s goals, with a focus on video for organic and paid social platforms.
• Manage the creative team while contributing expertise and creativity to deliver visually compelling, trend-forward results.
• Develop and maintain visual guidelines, including design direction, tone, graphics, typography, video, and curated content.
• Oversee and edit video content for seasonal launches, promotions, collaborations, and partnerships across organic and paid social channels.
• Stay on top of trends and introduce fresh, forward-thinking ideas for social content.
• Lead and present weekly digital marketing assets to cross-functional teams.
• Interpret design briefs and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure timely project execution.
• Mentor content creators and editors by providing feedback and support for their professional development.

Qualifications:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment with tight deadlines.
• Highly organized multitasker with the ability to manage shifting priorities.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills and ability to incorporate feedback.
• Excellent attention to detail and project management experience, both individually and team-led.
• Proficient in digital platforms, particularly Meta and TikTok (paid social, e-commerce, organic social).
• Expertise in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Video editing experience is preferred.
• 5-8 years of design experience, ideally in fashion, beauty, luxury, or advertising agencies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field preferred.

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