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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. This 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.
JOIN US

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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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