Art Director – Global Creative

Sol de Janeiro; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus program

Flexible hybrid work environment

Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives

Job summary

Sol de Janeiro is seeking an Art Director, Global Creative, based in New York. The role involves developing and executing campaign ecosystems for product launches and brand initiatives, ensuring high-quality visual outputs across all touchpoints.

The ideal candidate has 4-6+ years in art direction and design, proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Figma. The position offers a competitive salary between $115,000 - $130,000, a flexible hybrid work environment, and the chance to contribute to a growing global brand.

Qualifications

• 4–6+ years of art direction, design or related creative experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaign execution and visual craft.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and retouching workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end creative projects from concept through delivery.
• Oversee full campaign lifecycle from concept development to final delivery.
• Collaborate with copywriters and production teams for cohesive storytelling.

Skills

Art direction

Design

Adobe Creative Suite

Figma

Visual storytelling

Tools

AI image/motion generation tools

Job description

Overview

Sol de Janeiro, a globally recognized beauty brand founded in 2015, delivers an award‑winning sensory experience inspired by Brazil’s beauty rituals. Headquartered in New York with teams in Paris, London and Germany, the brand is known for its transformative textures, clinically proven results and transportive fragrances.

What You’ll Do

The Art Director, Global Creative develops and executes 360 campaign ecosystems for new product launches, seasonal moments and brand initiatives. Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, Global Creative, the role transforms creative direction into high‑quality visual outputs across all touchpoints.

• Lead end‑to‑end creative projects, from concept through delivery.
• Oversee full campaign lifecycle: concept development, mock‑ups, pre‑production, shoot support and final asset delivery.
• Collaborate with copywriters, production teams and cross‑functional stakeholders to ensure cohesive storytelling.
• Maintain brand standards and quality across all creative assets.

Key Responsibilities

Art Direction & Concept Development

• Support development and visualization of campaign concepts.
• Create mock‑ups, comps and presentation materials.
• Translate creative direction into clear visual outputs.
• Lead smaller‑scale projects independently.

Pre‑Production, Production & Post‑Production

• Plan pre‑production for campaign shoots.
• Develop shot lists and visual references.
• Coordinate readiness with production and creative teams.
• Direct shoots and review photography, selections, edits and retouching.
• Finalize assets for delivery across all campaign touchpoints.

Creative Collaboration & Team Contribution

• Collaborate cross‑functionally with copy, production, PMO and marketing.
• Manage multiple deliverables with strong attention to detail.

Must Haves

• 4–6+ years of art direction, design or related creative experience.
• Strong portfolio showcasing campaign execution and visual craft.
• Experience supporting photoshoots, content production and asset development.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and retouching workflows.
• Familiarity with AI image/motion generation tools.
• Understanding of production processes and asset delivery requirements.
• Strong eye for design, composition and visual storytelling.
• High level of craft and attention to detail.
• Organized, process‑driven and able to manage multiple assets and timelines.
• Collaborative, adaptable and solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Clear communicator in a fast‑paced environment.

Salary & Benefits

Salary Range: $115,000 - $130,000 USD.

• Competitive salary with bonus program.
• Flexible hybrid work environment.
• Inclusive culture valuing diverse perspectives.
• Opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, award‑winning global brand.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sol de Janeiro is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status. Requests for accommodation may be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at [e-mail].