Senior Art Director
Baron & Baron, New York, NY, United States
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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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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