Head of Art Direction

Overview

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Base pay range

Job Type: Permanent

Salary Type: Commensurate with experience and other relevant factors

Tomorrow is seeking a Head of Art Direction to join a globally recognised luxury brand at its creative headquarters in Milan. This is a rare opportunity for an experienced creative leader to shape the visual expression of one of the world's most influential fashion houses bridging culture, design, and innovation across global campaigns, content, and experience.

About the Brand

This luxury brand sits at the intersection of heritage, performance, and contemporary culture, celebrated for its ability to reinvent classic craftsmanship through cutting-edge design and storytelling. Its in-house creative studio partners closely with design, marketing, and production to bring cohesive, world-class campaigns to life.

The environment is fast-paced and international, bringing together multidisciplinary talent from across fashion, sport, and culture. Creativity, collaboration, and excellence define the team's approach—each project an opportunity to push boundaries while remaining true to the brand's iconic DNA.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of art directors, setting the creative tone and vision across all visual outputs.
• Develop and direct seasonal campaigns, product storytelling, and brand moments across digital, social, print, in-store, and experiential channels.
• Translate strategic objectives into powerful visual narratives that strengthen the brand's global identity.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, design, and production to ensure consistency and creative excellence.
• Commission, brief, and partner with world-class photographers, filmmakers, and creative collaborators.
• Present and sell creative ideas to senior leadership with clarity, conviction, and insight.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and craft within the studio.

What You'll Bring

• 8-10+ years of experience in art direction within luxury, fashion, or lifestyle brands.
• Proven leadership experience guiding creative teams and delivering integrated global campaigns.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating conceptual strength, aesthetic sensitivity, and visual storytelling.
• Confident communicator and presenter with the ability to inspire and persuade.
• Awareness of global cultural trends, creative innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Fluency in English (Italian is a plus).

Your Expertise

• Campaign and content direction.
• Team leadership and mentoring.
• Luxury and lifestyle brand experience.
• Visual identity and storytelling.
• Art direction, photography, and film production oversight.

We are passionate about promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality, and are committed to working with clients who share our outlook. We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of background, identity, sexuality, and disability. We strive to create inclusive cultures where diversity is seen as real value for the company. Our mission is for everyone to feel empowered to be their true authentic selves at work.

Seniorities and Employment

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Design
• Industries: Graphic Design

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