Luxury Social Creative Art Director

David Yurman Enterprises LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k)

Bonus

Employee discounts

Summer Fridays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

David Yurman Enterprises LLC in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Art Director, Social Creative to shape and elevate the brand's social presence. You will craft inventive, visually compelling content across organic and paid channels, reflecting our luxury positioning and engaging contemporary audiences.

Responsibilities include leading concept development, art direction for photography and video, and collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver cohesive visual storytelling

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in art direction, graphic design, or digital creative, preferably within luxury, fashion, jewelry, beauty, or premium lifestyle brands.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design sensibility, conceptual thinking, art direction, and sophisticated digital and social creative executions.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, content formats, creative best practices, and the nuances of organic and paid social.
• Proven ability to develop original creative concepts and translate them into compelling visual narratives across photography, video, motion, and design.
• Experience art directing photography and video productions, with a strong understanding of lighting, composition, styling, image selection, and postproduction.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.
• Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Figma strongly preferred.
• Expert understanding of typography, color, composition, layout, visual hierarchy, and design principles, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts, present ideas, and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented, with a strong sense of creative ownership and accountability.
• Familiarity with emerging creative technologies, including AI‑assisted design, image generation, and content development, is a plus.
• Experience with Frame.io, Monday.com, or similar creative workflow and project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead creative concept development for organic and paid social campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, Meta, Pinterest, and emerging platforms, translating seasonal priorities and brand initiatives into compelling, social‑first creative.
• Art direct and execute digital content across still imagery, motion, video, Reels, Stories, and platform‑native formats, ensuring a sophisticated and consistent visual standard.
• Develop original creative concepts and content opportunities that push the brand forward, balancing cultural relevance, platform innovation, and David Yurman’s established luxury aesthetic.
• Drive art direction for photography and video productions, including still life, product, lifestyle, and talent‑focused shoots, collaborating with photographers, directors, stylists, producers, and external creative partners.
• Establish cohesive visual storytelling across campaigns and social initiatives, maintaining consistency in composition, typography, color, imagery, and overall creative direction while developing distinct approaches for individual collections and franchises.
• Create compelling creative presentations, including concept decks, moodboards, storyboards, and visual references that clearly communicate creative vision to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Partner closely with cross‑functional teams, including Social, Marketing, Digital, eCommerce, Copy, and Production, to develop integrated creative solutions aligned with brand objectives, business priorities, and timelines.
• Translate creative strategy into thoughtful, high‑quality design executions, maintaining a hands‑on approach throughout concepting, design development, production, and final delivery.
• Collaborate on creative performance and optimization, leveraging platform insights, audience engagement, and campaign learnings to inform future concepts and continuously improve creative effectiveness.
• Provide creative guidance to junior designers and external partners, offering clear, constructive feedback while maintaining a high standard of craft and execution.
• Manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, demonstrating strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proactive communication, and accountability in a fast‑paced environment.
• Stay informed on emerging creative trends, including photography, fashion, luxury, design, social platforms, and new technologies, identifying opportunities to evolve the brand’s visual expression.

Skills

Art direction

Graphic design

Social media design

Luxury brand experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

After Effects

Premiere Pro

Figma

Job description

David Yurman Enterprises LLC in New York, NY, is seeking an Associate Art Director, Social Creative to shape and elevate the brand's social presence. You will craft inventive, visually compelling content across organic and paid channels, reflecting our luxury positioning and engaging contemporary audiences.

Responsibilities include leading concept development, art direction for photography and video, and collaborating with internal and external partners to deliver cohesive visual storytelling