Art Director

Art Director (Mid-Level)Location: New York City | HybridBaron & Baron is seeking a Mid-Level Art Director to join our New York–based art department. This role is ideal for a visually driven creative with a strong eye for fashion, beauty, typography, design, and visual storytelling, and a passion for luxury brands. You will work across fully integrated 360° campaigns spanning film, print, and digital communications (web and social), contributing to both concept development and creative execution.Working closely with Creative Directors, you will collaborate with internal teams including Strategy, Post-Production, Account Directors, and Operations to bring creative ideas to life while ensuring work is on-brand and delivered on time.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and visualize creative concepts across campaigns, brand identities, editorials, digital experiences, and special projectsSupport Creative Directors and Senior Art Directors in the development and execution of 360° campaigns across print, film, and digitalConduct extensive visual research across photography, design, film, fashion, beauty, art, and cultureCreate compelling comps, mockups, layouts, and visual presentations to communicate creative ideasTranslate creative concepts into cohesive executions across multiple formats and platformsCollaborate with internal teams throughout the creative development and production processSupport and provide guidance to Junior Art Directors and interns as neededStay engaged with emerging trends in design, fashion, beauty, technology, and visual cultureOn SetSupport Creative Directors and Senior Art Directors on set, including preparation of creative documents, layouts, and visual referencesParticipate in production calls and pre-production meetingsAssist in overseeing creative execution and ensuring consistency with the approved creative directionLead smaller productions with a focus on social and digital deliverablesPost-ProductionWork closely with Creative Directors and Senior Art Directors on campaign rollouts across print, digital, social, and filmDevelop layouts, format adaptations, typography, title cards, and other campaign assetsAssist in overseeing retouching and video editing to maintain creative consistencyParticipate in retouching reviews, edit sessions, and the preparation of final deliverablesTechnical Skills & Experience3–5 years of experience in art direction, ideally within luxury fashion, with beauty, fragrance, or jewelry as a plusStrong conceptual thinking, visual research, and creative execution skillsExcellent eye for photography, film, typography, art, and visual storytellingProficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and PhotoshopStrong comping and mockup creation skills, including experience with AI image-generation toolsStrong graphic design skills; familiarity with video editing and/or animation software is a plusPrior on-set and post-production experience preferredStrong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple creative deliverablesBenefitsCompetitive salaryHealth, dental, and vision insurance, plus One Medical membership and Optum Financial FSA/HSA401(k) with company matchGenerous paid time off, company-wide holidays, and office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year'sHybrid work scheduleApplicants must submit a portfolio and CV for consideration.