Associate Art Director

Alexander Wang Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clothing allowance & discounted merch

Healthcare (medical/dental/vision)

Flexible spending account (FSA) & Coml

401(k) savings plan with employer

Summer Fridays

Job summary

Alexander Wang Inc. is seeking an Associate Art Director to shape and execute the brand’s visual identity across digital, social, print, and experiential channels.

You will partner with Creative Leadership to translate brand vision into seasonal campaigns, product launches, and storytelling that drives prestige and commercial results. The role demands a highly creative, detail-oriented designer with fashion sense, digital-first thinking, and strong design systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 5+ years in high-end fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or creative agency/in-house.
• Strong portfolio with digital and print work showing campaign thinking.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and video editing tools.
• Expert typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling.
• Experience designing for e-commerce, social media, and campaigns.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design tools and digital platforms.
• Excellent collaboration and communication to translate direction into design.
• Strong project management, multitasking, and deadline discipline.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative concepts across digital, social, print, and experiential.
• Lead design and production of assets for social, e‑commerce, email, and web.
• Conceive and oversee lookbooks, runway projects, and seasonal content.
• Support digital experiences including website strategy and UI/UX considerations.
• Manage production design for launches, campaigns, and retail visuals.
• Contribute to evolving brand identity systems and typography.
• Stay informed on fashion and digital trends to elevate visuals.

Skills

Creative concept development

Brand storytelling

Typography

Layout design

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Final Cut Pro / Premiere

Job description

Position Title: Associate Art Director

Summary: As Associate Art Director, you will shape and execute the visual identity of Alexander Wang across all channels—from digital and social to print and experiential activations. You will partner closely with Creative Leadership to translate directional brand vision into compelling seasonal campaigns, product launches, and storytelling that drives both brand prestige and commercial results. This role demands a highly creative, detail-oriented individual with a sophisticated understanding of fashion, digital-first thinking, and design systems. You will conceive, design, and deliver elevated creative solutions that reflect Alexander Wang's forward-thinking aesthetic and innovative approach to visual communication.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop and execute compelling creative concepts across integrated platforms—digital, social, print, and experiential. Partner with Creative Leadership to translate brand vision into cohesive seasonal campaigns and storytelling that articulate product narratives and brand positioning.
• Lead the design and production of high-impact assets across all channels including social media, e-commerce, email, web, and marketing collateral. Ensure consistency and excellence in typography, layout, and brand identity across every touchpoint.
• Conceive and oversee the creative production of lookbooks, runway/show projects, and seasonal content from concept through execution. Collaborate with photographers, stylists, production teams, and external vendors to bring directional creative vision to life.
• Support the development of digital experiences including website strategy, e-commerce storytelling, and UI/UX considerations. Partner with digital teams to review layouts and optimize visual impact across desktop and mobile platforms.
• Manage production design and visual assets for product launches, brand campaigns, retail activations, and special projects—including packaging graphics, mailers, in-store/outdoor visuals, and print collateral.
• Contribute to the evolution and refinement of brand identity systems, including logo treatments, typography, graphic systems, and visual language that keep Alexander Wang at the forefront of creative excellence.
• Stay informed on fashion, design, and digital trends—including emerging tools, platforms, and technologies that can enhance creative execution and storytelling. Bring forward-thinking perspectives to elevate brand visual innovation.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $110,000 to $115,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in high-end fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or creative agency/in-house environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating sophisticated creative thinking, campaign strategy, and flawless execution across digital and print media.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and video editing tools (Final Cut Pro, Premiere, or similar).
• Expert understanding of typography, layout, color theory, and visual storytelling that elevates brand presence and drives engagement.
• Proven experience designing across e-commerce, social media, campaign-driven environments, and digital-first platforms.
• Familiarity with emerging digital tools, design platforms, and AI-assisted design technologies—with openness to exploring innovative approaches to visual storytelling and content creation.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with ability to translate creative direction into actionable design solutions.
• Strong project management capabilities—ability to balance multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and thrive in a fast-paced, design-driven environment.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Clothing allowance & discounted merchandise
• Healthcare (medical/dental/vision) coverage
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & Commuter benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with employer match
• Summer Fridays