Art Director & Design
$87,000–$117,000 year
On-siteSan Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Translate the Creative Director's vision into compelling visual concepts across campaigns, seasonal advertising, editorial content, lookbooks, events, digital experiences, social media, and direct mail. Art direct photography and video shoots in fashion, beauty, and lifestyle categories, ensuring consistent aesthetic and adherence to brand standards. Design print and digital layouts while reviewing retouching proofs to maintain visual identity across all customer touchpoints. Collaborate with photographers, stylists, retouchers, and production partners to execute high-impact projects, presenting references and design solutions that guide development. Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment, balancing deadlines with creative excellence.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of art direction and design experience within fashion, luxury retail, editorial, or related creative industries
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in campaign carry-through, editorial design, photography art direction, and visual storytelling
- Proven experience art directing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle photo shoots, including on-set direction and collaboration with photographers, stylists, and creative teams
- Exceptional typography, layout, and design skills with a refined aesthetic and strong attention to detail
- Deep understanding of luxury fashion, retail, photography, visual culture, and contemporary design trends
- Experience overseeing retouching and post-production, including reviewing and marking up retouching proofs to ensure brand standards and image quality
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma and presentation tools such as Google Slides or Keynote
- Strong knowledge of print production, color management, and digital asset creation across multiple platforms
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of creative excellence and meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication, presentation, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across creative, marketing, merchandising, and external partner teams
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Passion for fashion, art, photography, interiors, and culture, with an ongoing commitment to seeking inspiration and emerging creative influences
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with motion graphics and animation for digital and social — a strong plus
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently
- Must work well under pressure
- Leadership and teamwork skills
- Strong Organizational and Communication Skills
- Fashion aptitude; creative and innovative
- Drives for results; decision making ability
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