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Jr. Art Director

Beach House Group · Multiple locations ·

Pay:
$80,000-$90,000/yr
Job type:
Freelance

About the Job
The Junior Art Director supports the Creative Director in translating brand vision into polished, production‑ready creative across campaigns, digital, packaging, social, and brand collateral. This role operates at the intersection of creative direction and hands‑on execution, taking concepts from brief to delivery with precision and a strong sense of craft.

Position reports directly to the Creative Director.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Creative Director to develop and execute creative across campaigns, digital, packaging, social, advertising, and brand collateral

Own graphic execution of projects from brief to delivery, including hands‑on design work and direction of freelance graphic designers to ensure work is on‑brand, on‑time, and held to a high standard of craft

Assist in art direction for photo and video shoots within established creative frameworks, both on set and in pre‑production

Make photo selects and provide clear, detail‑oriented retouching notes

Support packaging development from concept through production‑ready files, including dielines, print specs, and vendor coordination

Build and maintain templates, visual systems, and production files that support brand consistency at scale

Present creative decisions clearly to internal teams and cross‑functional partners

Maintain organized asset handoff processes, ensuring files are properly named, easy to locate, and delivered clean

Stay current on the broader visual landscape and bring relevant references to elevate the work

Other related duties as required.

Experience & Skills

3-5 years of experience in a design or art direction role, ideally in‑house at a consumer brand or lifestyle agency

Portfolio demonstrating strong graphic craft and the ability to execute within a defined creative vision

Packaging experience required, including understanding of the full production process from structural considerations to print finish

Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite; Figma and Miro fluency a strong plus

Experience art directing photo and video shoots with the ability to communicate direction clearly on set

Strong typography, layout, and composition skills with sharp attention to detail

Collaborative, reliable, and able to manage multiple projects and deadlines without compromising quality

Motion or video editing experience a plus (After Effects, Premiere)

Compensation
This position’s annual base salary range is $80,000–$90,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

EEO Statement
Beach House Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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