Art Director

Art Director Full time Other Locations Ref # 49893 Industry: Consumer Goods

Our client is a fast-growing beauty and haircare brand known for bold, creative, trend-driven storytelling and strong retail presence across major national retailers. This role is ideal for a highly conceptual creative leader with strong beauty or CPG experience who thrives in a fast-paced, social-first environment. The Art Director will oversee visual execution across digital, packaging, campaigns, product launches, and retailer marketing while helping evolve the overall brand aesthetic. This role blends hands‑on design leadership with mentorship, creative direction, and campaign ownership from concept through execution. The ideal candidate understands Gen Z beauty culture, social content trends, packaging aesthetics, and how to balance an elevated taste level with speed and execution.

You Will:

Lead and art direct campaigns across digital, social, packaging, retail, and brand marketing channels

Partner closely with Creative leadership to execute and evolve the brand vision

Mentor and guide a junior creative team while elevating overall creative quality

Concept and oversee photo and video shoots for product launches and campaigns

Develop moodboards, design systems, templates, and visual storytelling assets

Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, copy, operations, and external partners

Ensure all creative work is on brand, trend-aware, visually polished, and production‑ready

Support packaging reviews, line extensions, and retailer creative initiatives

Translate social‑first thinking into platform‑specific creative for TikTok, Instagram, Reels, and emerging channels

Travel periodically for campaign shoots and creative production, including shoots in Los Angeles

You Have:

7+ years of experience in Art Direction, Graphic Design, or Brand Creative roles

Beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or CPG brand experience strongly preferred

Strong portfolio showcasing campaign development, visual storytelling, and design execution

Experience leading or mentoring designers in a fast‑paced environment

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign

Strong understanding of social content trends and Gen Z‑focused branding

Experience overseeing both digital and packaging creative initiatives

Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining strong attention to detail

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Packaging production, line review, print, or color matching experience is a major plus

Experience with 2D or 3D rendering is a plus

Logistics:

Start Date/Duration:

Starting ASAP

Hours/Week:

40 Hours/Week

Onsite/Offsite:

Hybrid onsite role in Tampa, FL, working onsite roughly 4 days/week

Laptop/Software Requirements:

Client provides laptop and software

Background Check:

Yes

Salary:

$150+ DOE

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