Art Director

Aquent; Columbus (OH); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Aquent, in partnership with a globally recognized leader in personal care and home fragrance, seeks a creative visionary to shape the visual narrative of a beloved household brand in Columbus. Lead campaigns from concept to execution, directing on-set shoots and delivering cohesive assets across digital, print, and social platforms.

The role requires senior design leadership, expert Adobe CC skills, typography, and presentation craft, plus the ability to mentor teams while staying ahead of

Competenze

• 8–10 years of professional design experience with on-set art direction.
• Proven experience directing photo shoots for packaging and on-figure photography.
• Expert in typography, layout, color palettes, and deck design.
• Strong ability to translate brand strategy into compelling presentations.
• Experience using AI prompting to generate brand-aligned imagery.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with leadership experience.

Mansioni

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute multi-channel campaigns that align with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.
• Lead and execute on-set photo art direction for still products and on-figure photography.
• Provide hands-on art direction, including pitches, mood boards, visuals research, and asset design.
• Translate brand strategy into cohesive, detailed presentations for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with copywriters, strategists, and visual merchandisers to ensure creative alignment.
• Stay ahead of trends in social media, fashion, and culture to innovate ideas.
• Mentor and inspire creative talent to foster a high-performing team.
• Meet marketing budget targets related to branded assets.

Conoscenze

On-set art direction

Creative leadership

Brand storytelling

Typography & layout

AI prompting for visuals

Pitching & presentations

Strumenti

Adobe Creative Cloud

Descrizione del lavoro

Partnering with a globally recognized leader in personal care and home fragrance, Aquent is seeking an exceptional creative visionary to help shape the visual narrative of a beloved household brand. This company is dedicated to creating sensory experiences that bring joy to millions of customers daily, combining innovation, trend-forward design, and high-quality products. As a partner, Aquent is dedicated to connecting top-tier talent with this thriving creative team to foster career growth and outstanding brand impact.

The Opportunity and Your Impact

In this dynamic creative leadership position, you will have the unique opportunity to define and elevate the visual identity of a major brand. You will bring campaigns to life from concept to execution, directing high-impact photo shoots and designing cohesive visual assets that resonate with consumers. Your impeccable taste and creative direction will directly influence how millions of customers experience the brand across digital, print, and social platforms, making a lasting impact on the brand’s aesthetic evolution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute multi-channel campaigns that align with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.
• Lead and execute on-set photo art direction, ensuring high-quality capture of both still products (such as bottles and packaging) and on-figure/portrait photography.
• Provide hands-on art direction, including generating pitches, creating mood boards, researching visuals, and designing assets.
• Translate brand strategy into cohesive, detailed, and visually compelling presentations.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and visual merchandisers to ensure creative alignment across all touchpoints.
• Stay ahead of current trends in social media, fashion, and culture to continuously innovate and test new creative ideas.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire creative talent, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Meet marketing budget targets as they relate to branded assets and collateral.

What You Bring (Must-Haves)

• 8 to 10 years of professional design experience with increasing responsibility, specifically including robust on-set photo art direction experience.
• Proven experience directing photo shoots for still products (packaging, bottles) as well as on-figure/portrait photography.
• Expertise in the personal care, home fragrance, retail, fashion, or cosmetics industries, ideally working with high-SKU product lines.
• Exceptional hands-on design skills with expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong mastery of typography, layout, color palette curation, deck design, and presentation flow.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize AI prompting to generate high-quality images and content that align with brand standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to pitch ideas clearly and lead creative teams.
• High autonomy, strong organizational skills, and a self-motivated drive for creative excellence.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced retail environments.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a modern, sophisticated aesthetic and impeccable taste.