Art Director

Job Summary

Roc Nation is seeking an Art Director to join our dynamic team in New York, NY. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of elevating aesthetics through design, photography, and video, aligning creative and editorial objectives to meet our brand's goals and expectations.

About the role

This role is responsible for creating and implementing policies and procedures that ensure high-quality work. The Art Director provides and oversees design and creative direction support for the editorial, digital, and creative production teams.

Responsibilities

• Shape and evolve the visual identity to ensure alignment with the tone of voice and the brand’s aesthetic across all platforms
• Own all art, design, and content functions, conceptualizing and executing distinct editorial design strategies and typographic approaches
• Work closely with the Editorial Director and creative partners to create mood boards, visual strategies, and design concepts for social and digital editorial content
• Develop compelling, on-brand visual narratives for stories on a wide variety of subjects
• Ensure storytelling remains fresh, dynamic, and reflective of the brand’s ethos and future-forward vision
• Art direct bespoke creative for web features and select artists for custom commissions for digital editorial opportunities
• Create visuals for quick turnaround articles, as needed
• Play a key role in the design of tentpole moments and experiential events
• Manage and build creative relationships, while being able to find new freelancers and agencies as needed – this person has a strong network of local established creatives in NYC and LA
• Additional duties as required, or as assigned by Editorial Director

Qualifications

• BFA in Graphic Design, Photography, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of experience as an editorial art director in a fast-paced media environment
• Extensive industry experience in art direction, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in editorial digital design, typography, and visual storytelling
• Multidisciplinary understanding across design, photography, video, art, etc.
• Knowledge of digital and print production across editorial and marketing collateral
• Sophisticated design aesthetic and refined taste with a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual culture, for the purpose of curating and developing the brand’s vision
• Creative problem-solver who can think conceptually and work quickly under tight deadlines
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and collaborate effectively across teams
• Demonstrated ability to work with an editorial team, managing freelancers, and collaborating with other designers
• The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in contemporary media and curiosity for discovering new creatives across mediums, ensuring that their work upholds Roc Nation’s design standards while introducing innovative and culturally resonant storytelling
• Willingness to work some early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed

Skills

• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling
• Command of digital best practices, emerging technologies, and trends in interactive and digital storytelling

Benefits & Perks

• HEALTH: Medical, vision, dental and mental health benefits for you and your family with access to a health care concierge and Flexible or Health Savings Accounts (FSA or HSA)
• YOURSELF: Free concert tickets, generous paid time off including paid holidays, sick time and floating days
• CAREER: Career and skill development programs with School of Live
• WEALTH: 401(k) program with company match

Pay

The expected compensation for this position is $104,000.00 USD - $130,000.00 USD. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location, qualifications, skills, and experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We aspire to build teams that reflect and support the fans and artists we serve. Every day we aim to promote environments where everyone can be themselves, contribute fully, and thrive within our company and at our events. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.