Associate Art Director

Bespoke Post • New York, NY

1d • $90,000 - $115,000

About The Position

Bespoke Post is a lifestyle brand driven by the spirit of discovery. We’re all about finding under-the-radar goods and guides that enrich the lives of our customers. Through our e-commerce shop, editorial content, and award-winning subscription program, we shine a light on quality products, small brands, and interesting people that spark curiosity and inspire new, richer experiences. We’re looking for an Associate Art Director to join our creative team and help bring the Bespoke Post brand to life across photography, video, and design. In this role, you’ll collaborate cross-functionally to develop and execute visual concepts for a diverse range of products across digital and print platforms—including email, social, website, catalog and campaign work.You have a strong grasp of who our customer is— someone who values quality, craftsmanship, and discovery—and you know how to concept designs and art direction that resonate with them. You’re a creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects at once while maintaining a high bar for the work. You own the process from concept through delivery, and you communicate early and often to keep things moving.You’re also excited about the role AI can play in the creative process—you lean into new tools and actively use them to generate, iterate on, and supplement creative ideas and designs.

Requirements

• Has 5+ years of experience in art direction, design, or a related creative role—ideally within e-commerce, DTC, or lifestyle brands
• Brings hands-on experience working on set with photographers, videographers, production crew, producers, brand managers, and talent
• Has a strong portfolio demonstrating conceptually solid, visually compelling work across photography, video, and/or print and digital design
• Brings a strong eye for detail and command of color, typography, and cohesive visual storytelling.
• Understands the men’s lifestyle space and can instinctively create work that resonates with a male-focused consumer audience
• Is proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and Asana
• Has experience with AI creative tools (image generation, design assistants, concept ideation tools) and is eager to push those capabilities further
• Is decisive but open to different perspectives, and can adapt quickly when direction shifts
• Is an effective communicator who can present ideas clearly and build alignment across varying stakeholders
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment, staying organized and focused while juggling multiple projects
• Is curious and big-picture-oriented, with the ability to zoom in on details when it counts

Nice To Haves

• Has experience managing designers

Responsibilities

• Partner with marketing, merchandising, and private labels teams to develop product storytelling and visual direction for assets across the ecosystem—social, email, web, and beyond
• Develop photo and video execution plans with the Production team, including crew selection, shotlist crafting, and location or set planning
• Art direct on set, collaborating closely with photographers, videographers, producers, brand managers, and talent to bring concepts to life
• Concept and design compelling creative work that reflects the Bespoke Post brand and connects with our target customer
• Build and deliver comprehensive presentations and creative decks to senior team members and cross-functional stakeholders
• Use AI tools to generate, supplement, and iterate on creative ideas and design concepts—staying current with emerging tools and finding practical ways to integrate them into your workflow
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, balancing speed and quality in a fast-paced, iterative environment
• Translate big-picture brand thinking into tangible, polished deliverables across channels and formats
• Communicate proactively across teams, gaining consensus among stakeholders while staying decisive and adaptable

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees