Art Director

Not Your Mother's • Tampa, FL

14d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to partner across teams and present work confidently

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Nerd out over print finishes, color matching, and production spec

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation designed to reflect your skills and impact
• 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
• Paid Parental Leave because family always comes first
• Professional Growth supported through our professional development reimbursement program
• Wellness Perks On-site fitness center and One Pass Select access
• Product Perks Enjoy 60 complimentary products each year
• Annual Beauty & Wellness Credit to invest in yourself
• Volunteer Time Off so you can support the causes that matter most
• Monthly Networking Lunch Credit to stay connected, inspired, and engaged

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed