Overview
Baron & Baron is seeking a Senior Art Director to join our New York–based art department. This role is ideal for a visually driven creative with an exceptional eye for beauty, typography, brand, and visual storytelling, and deep fluency in luxury fashion and beauty. You will work across fully integrated 360° campaigns—spanning film, print, and digital communications (web and social)—bringing conceptual thinking and precise execution to every touchpoint. Partnering closely with Creative Directors, Strategists, Writers, Photographers, Producers, Post-Production, Account Directors, and Operations, you will help bring bold ideas to life while ensuring work is on-brand, culturally relevant, and delivered on time.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute refined visual concepts across campaigns, brand identities, editorials, digital experiences, and special projects
Conceive and lead strong 360° concepts across print, film, and digital
Independently lead projects of smaller scope while supporting larger, more complex initiatives
Serve as a client-facing creative partner
Assist the Creative Directors in establishing the creative vision behind projects and execute the vision through production
Conduct and curate visual research across photography, design, film, and cultural references
Translate creative concepts into cohesive design systems that scale across print, digital, social, and film
Present work internally and externally with clear creative rationale and storytelling
Oversee internal design needs executed by Junior Art Directors, interns, and freelancers, ensuring consistency and quality
Stay deeply engaged with current trends in design, art, fashion, beauty, and culture
On Set
Support larger productions, with a focus on overseeing social and digital deliverables
Independently manage small- to mid-size shoots
Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and producers to ensure creative intent is upheld on set
Oversee retouching and video editing
Provide and manage detailed retouching notes, proof reviews, edit sessions, color sessions, and final approvals
Manage campaign rollouts across multiple formats and platforms
Technical Skills & Experience
Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Advanced comping skills in Photoshop and through AI
Strong eye for photography, film, art, and visual storytelling
Familiarity with video editing and/or animation software is a plus
6–10 years of experience in art direction across design, fashion, on-set production, and post-production environments
Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus One Medical membership and Optum Financial FSA
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off, company-wide holidays, and office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute refined visual concepts across campaigns, brand identities, editorials, digital experiences, and special projects
Conceive and lead strong 360° concepts across print, film, and digital
Independently lead projects of smaller scope while supporting larger, more complex initiatives
Serve as a client-facing creative partner
Assist the Creative Directors in establishing the creative vision behind projects and execute the vision through production
Conduct and curate visual research across photography, design, film, and cultural references
Translate creative concepts into cohesive design systems that scale across print, digital, social, and film
Present work internally and externally with clear creative rationale and storytelling
Oversee internal design needs executed by Junior Art Directors, interns, and freelancers, ensuring consistency and quality
Stay deeply engaged with current trends in design, art, fashion, beauty, and culture
On Set
Support larger productions, with a focus on overseeing social and digital deliverables
Independently manage small- to mid-size shoots
Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and producers to ensure creative intent is upheld on set
Oversee retouching and video editing
Provide and manage detailed retouching notes, proof reviews, edit sessions, color sessions, and final approvals
Manage campaign rollouts across multiple formats and platforms
Technical Skills & Experience
Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
Advanced comping skills in Photoshop and through AI
Strong eye for photography, film, art, and visual storytelling
Familiarity with video editing and/or animation software is a plus
6–10 years of experience in art direction across design, fashion, on-set production, and post-production environments
Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus One Medical membership and Optum Financial FSA
401(k) with company match
Generous paid time off, company-wide holidays, and office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s
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