Art Director

About the role

This is more than an Art Director role—it’s an opportunity to help shape a brand people know and love. We’re looking for a strategic, concept-driven creative who can translate brand vision and business goals into work that resonates. Across design, video, and copy, every touchpoint should feel intentional, inspiring, and part of a cohesive, elevated story.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Head of Creative to evolve brand identity, visual language, and storytelling in alignment with brand and business priorities
• Lead the development of integrated, concept-driven creative across the full consumer journey—from campaign through channel execution
• Translate business and marketing strategies into insight-driven creative that elevates brand expression and drives engagement
• Provide clear creative direction across projects, ensuring work delivers against objectives, timelines, and the highest standards of craft
• Lead and art direct photo and video shoots across campaign and social, ensuring a cohesive creative vision and a nuanced understanding of how content is tailored by channel—social, e-commerce, e-retail, in-store retail, and print—to maximize engagement and conversion
• Present and articulate creative concepts with clarity and confidence, inspiring alignment with stakeholders and senior leadership
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Digital, Product, Sales Strategy, Shopper Marketing, and external partners to deliver cohesive, customer-centric work
• Guide and oversee agencies and external partners to ensure alignment with brand vision and executional quality
• Mentor and support Creative team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and creative excellence
• Identify and champion new ideas, trends, and creative approaches that push the brand forward
• Continuously refine creative processes and workflows to improve efficiency, scalability, and overall creative impact

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design or a related field
• 7+ years of experience in creative development, digital design, and branding, with a strong focus on fashion, beauty, or luxury
• Proven experience leading projects from concept through design and final production
• Strong awareness of digital, e-commerce, and in-store environments, with a keen understanding of packaging, fashion/beauty, and lifestyle trends
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD) and modern design tools such as Figma and Sketch
• Working knowledge of emerging AI tools, with curiosity and openness to exploring and integrating new technologies into the creative process
• Extensive network and familiarity with creative and production talent, including photographers, stylists, glam teams, and other key partners
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging trends across branding, creative, photography, design, and culture
• Extensive organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, focus, and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of design principles, visual systems, and production processes across multiple mediums
• Strong awareness of digital, e-commerce, and in-store environments, with a keen understanding of packaging, fashion/beauty, and lifestyle trends
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, XD) and modern design tools such as Figma and Sketch
• Working knowledge of emerging AI tools, with curiosity and openness to exploring and integrating new technologies into the creative process
• Extensive network and familiarity with creative and production talent, including photographers, stylists, glam teams, and other key partners
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging trends across branding, creative, photography, design, and culture
• Extensive organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining quality, focus, and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed

Skills

• Strategic thinking and concept development
• Visual storytelling and design excellence
• Collaboration and leadership skills
• Attention to detail and quality control
• Ability to work with external partners and agencies
• Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)

Pay

$115,000 - $148,000 salary per year. The range listed is just one component of Wella Company's total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus plan or variable pay, depending on the role.