Contract Art Director

Tecovas•Austin, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Tecovas is seeking a conceptually strong, highly collaborative Art Director to join their creative team on a contract basis. This role will report directly to the Sr Design Director and will be responsible for shaping and executing compelling brand stories across various customer touchpoints including campaigns, social media, email, paid media, retail, and more. The Art Director will need to be comfortable with both big-picture concept development and hands-on execution, working closely with copywriters, designers, producers, photographers, and cross-functional marketing teams to create work that is distinctly Tecovas. This position is based in Austin, with a preference for in-person collaboration.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in art direction, design, or a related creative role, ideally within fashion, lifestyle, retail, or another consumer brand.
A portfolio demonstrating strong conceptual thinking, visual storytelling, and integrated campaign work.
Proven ability to develop a compelling creative idea and carry it consistently across multiple channels and formats.
Strong design instincts, including typography, composition, color, photography, and brand systems.
Experience art directing both photography and motion content, including casting, wardrobe styling, location, and talent direction.
Fluency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite.
Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate the thinking behind the work.

Nice To Haves

You are as excited by the sharpness of the core idea as you are by the details of the final execution.
You can build within an established brand while continuing to push it forward.
You have a strong point of view without being precious about the work.
You balance creative ambition with practical problem-solving.
You enjoy collaborating across creative disciplines, respond well to feedback, and navigate shifting priorities with ease.
You can move quickly without allowing the work to become generic.
You understand how to balance brand storytelling with real channel and business needs.
You have a genuine interest in culture, style, storytelling, and building a modern Western brand with broad relevance.

Responsibilities

Develop original, culturally relevant creative concepts rooted in the Tecovas brand strategy and creative vision.
Art direct integrated campaigns from initial concept through final execution.
Translate campaign ideas into cohesive visual systems across social, paid media, email, digital, retail, print, and experiential touchpoints.
Partner closely with copywriters to build ideas where visual and verbal storytelling complement each other.
Create campaign presentations, mood boards, storyboards, design explorations, and other materials to clearly communicate creative vision.
Art direct photography and video, including pre-production planning, shot development, on-set direction, and post-production feedback.
Collaborate with designers and channel partners to ensure work maintains its integrity through production and adaptation.
Provide clear, thoughtful creative direction and feedback while encouraging collaborator contributions.
Present work to creative leadership and cross-functional stakeholders, incorporating feedback while preserving the core idea.
Manage multiple projects and timelines in a fast-paced environment, maintaining high standards of craft and attention to detail.
Help evolve the Tecovas visual identity while protecting recognizable and distinct brand elements.
Transform craft, materials, seasonal collections, and product features into compelling brand stories.