Art Director

Art DirectorHYBRID:On-site (Mon–Thu), Remote (Fri) Location:Tampa, FLAbout the Role We’re looking for anArt Directorto lead and elevate the creative vision of a fast-moving beauty brand. This role is bothhands-on and leadership-focused—you’ll actively design, art direct, and manage projects, while also mentoring and guiding a team of four designers (Senior, Mid, Junior, and Packaging).The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strongon-set production experience, and has a track record inCPG and/or Health/Beauty with packaging design as a plus. You’ll translate big-picture brand direction into pixel-perfect executions across social, digital, packaging, and e-commerce, ensuring every touchpoint is trend-relevant and aligned with Gen Z audiences.If you’re a creative leader who can balance innovation with brand consistency—and you enjoy being a player-coach who uplifts your team—this is the role for you.What You’ll Do Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship Act as the Creative Director’s right hand, ensuring design quality and consistency across all channels Translate brand vision into briefs, moodboards, and final creative assets Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of four designers while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment Provide constructive, actionable feedback that strengthens both the work and the team Partner with the Director of Creative Operations to keep projects on track and on scheduleCampaign Development & Execution Lead omnichannel campaign development with asocial-first mindset(TikTok, Instagram, Reels, emerging platforms) Concept and art directphoto and video shoots, from pre-production through post-production Own the creative direction fornew product launches, including packaging, marketing assets, and go-to-market visuals Ensure creative output is culturally relevant, shareable, and optimized for engagement Build scalable systems—templates, guidelines, and toolkits—for consistent brand executionProduction & Cross-Functional Collaboration Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, and external partners to deliver cohesive creative solutions Ensure all files areproduction-ready, accurate, and polished for both print and digital channels Evolve the brand aesthetic in response to consumer insights and design trends Support the development ofsales tools, retailer assets, and internal communicationsWhat We’re Looking For 5+ yearsin graphic design, art direction, or brand creative (beauty or CPG strongly preferred) Provenon-set production experience(photo and video) Packaging design experience and understanding of packaging life cycles Strong portfolio showcasingvisual storytelling, campaigns, and brand work Proficiency inAdobe Creative Suite(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) Figma and Canva skills, a plus Experienceleading and mentoring creative teams Deep knowledge ofsocial-first contentand beauty design trends Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple fast-moving projects Excellent communicator and collaborator, with confidence presenting work Portfolio required-Strong portfolio showcasingvisual storytelling, campaigns, and brand work(website required; PDFs not accepted)Bonus Points Experience scaling a brand from startup to national presence Passion for packaging innovation, materials, and sensory design 2D/3D rendering skills to bring packaging and merchandising concepts to life Knowledge ofprint finishes, color matching, and production specs

Created: 2025-09-24