Head Of Art & Design

We are searching for an Art Director who blends a love of beauty with sharp design instincts, clear creative judgment, and a true passion for mentoring others. This role reports directly to the Creative Director and manages 4 direct reports, serving as the day‑to‑day design lead and quality steward across all brand touchpoints. You’ll be responsible for translating high‑level brand direction into pixel‑perfect executions, providing clear and constructive feedback to the design team, and spearheading campaigns and projects with confidence and independence. You’ll also champion a social‑first mindset, ensuring every idea and asset resonates with Gen Z consumers and feels culturally relevant across platforms. If you’re energized by change, able to pivot priorities without losing focus, and can bring a calm, can‑do attitude to every project (no matter how fast things move), you’ll feel right at home.

Have a real passion for beauty – branding, packaging, product drops, and everything in between

Love rolling up your sleeves to design, art‑direct, and elevate work in equal measure

Naturally think in platform‑specific content (what works on TikTok, Reels, and Stories and know how to adapt ideas to each channel while keeping them on‑brand)

Have an instinct for what makes content scroll‑stopping and packaging shelf‑worthy

Enjoy mentoring designers and raising the bar for every project, big or small

Believe brand consistency and creative innovation go hand‑in‑hand

Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship

Serve as the right hand to the Creative Director, owning day‑to‑day design quality and consistency

Translate creative vision into design briefs, moodboards, and final assets across campaigns, launches, and brand initiatives

Lead and mentor a team of designers, ensuring work is pixel‑perfect, on‑brand, and delivered on schedule

Provide timely, constructive feedback that helps designers grow and strengthens the final output

Collaborate closely with the Director of Creative Operations to keep projects moving efficiently

Spearhead the development of omnichannel campaigns with a social‑first approach, concepting and executing ideas that are optimized for TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms where Gen Z discovers and engages with beauty brands

Ensure all creative work is designed for shareability, trend relevance, and thumb‑stopping impact on social channels

Concept and art‑direct photo and video shoots that bring products and brand storytelling to life

Own visual direction for new product launches, including packaging design oversight and go‑to‑market assets

Create and refine design systems, templates, and brand tools to ensure scalability and alignment

Work with copywriters, marketers, and external partners to develop cohesive creative solutions

Oversee the preparation of print‑ready and digital‑ready files, ensuring all specs are precise and error‑free

Partner with the Creative Director to continuously evolve the brand aesthetic in response to trends and consumer insights

Support the creation of sales tools, retailer materials, and internal brand communications as needed

Bonus If You

Have experience building or scaling brands from startup to national presence

Are passionate about packaging design, material innovation, and sensory storytelling

Bring 2D and 3D rendering expertise to help visualize packaging, merchandising, and creative concepts in a compelling way

7+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or brand creative roles (beauty or CPG preferred)

Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual storytelling, campaign development, and design execution

Expert‑level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Experience leading creative teams and giving feedback that inspires and guides

Deep understanding of social and digital content best practices and beauty design trends

Highly organized, with the ability to balance multiple fast‑moving projects without losing sight of the details

Work‑Life Balance with PTO, sick time, 9 paid holidays, and 2 paid floating holidays

Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family, plus company‑paid short‑term disability and life insurance

Financial Wellness with Roth and 401(k) retirement plans and a 4% employer match

Professional Growth supported through our professional development reimbursement program

Wellness Perks On‑site fitness center and One Pass Select access

Monthly Networking Lunch Credit to stay connected, inspired, and engaged

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