Senior Art Director (Evergreen Content & Social)

HYBE AMERICAS; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible paid time off

FSA

Life insurance

Wellhub gym access

Job summary

HYBE AMERICAS, headquartered in Los Angeles, seeks an experienced Art Director for Evergreen Content & Social Series to own daily short-form content and season-based video series. This hands-on role combines camera operation, editing, and leadership while traveling with artists to capture authentic moments.

The candidate will oversee a production unit, manage budgets, and align outputs with brand strategy, collaborating across marketing and creative teams to drive global fan engagement.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in video production, digital art direction, or social content creation for media brands, publishers, or music artists.
• Experience managing direct reports (photographers, videographers) and directing external production vendors and budgets.
• Proficient with digital cinema and mirrorless cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic) and fluent in Adobe Video Suite (Premiere Pro required; After Effects is a plus).
• Hands-on experience in field production, unscripted content, documentary shoots, and quick-turn digital photo/video assets.
• Knowledge of multi-platform export specs, thumbnail design, caption/subtitle workflows, and maintaining cultural sensitivity across global audiences.
• A strong reel demonstrating quick-turn social content, episodic video series, expert camera work, and polished editing.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively with artists on tour, on set, and for off-site appearances.

Responsibilities

• Concept, direct, and capture short‑form photo and video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) to maintain an always‑on social presence aligned with the promotional calendar.
• Produce a wide range of short‑form assets, including BTS, personality‑driven moments, choreography, brand partnerships, and influencer collaborations.
• Work closely with artists to capture candid, authentic moments that highlight their true personality while maintaining high aesthetic quality.
• Monitor emerging social trends, digital formats, and internet subcultures, translating them into elevated content that engages and expands the fanbase.
• Ideate, structure, and direct recurring, season‑based digital video series, including vlogs, behind‑the-scenes footage, docu‑style episodes, and unscripted shows.
• Assemble production crews and partner with external vendors to co‑develop larger original content series.
• Function as a nimble, self‑contained production unit, when needed – handling camera operation, basic lighting setups, and fast‑turnaround video editing.
• Manage an internal team of a photographer and a videographer, providing clear creative direction and daily workflow oversight.
• Oversee a dedicated production budget to hire and manage external vendors for extended filming and post‑production support.
• Make sure post‑production output creatively aligns with the Creative Director's and Art Director (Campaign Creative & Brand Strategy)'s overall visual brand strategy.
• Oversee multi‑platform content optimization (vertical/horizontal formats, custom thumbnails, aspect ratios), multi‑language subtitle integration, and multicultural sensitivity across all releases.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, creative, and business operations teams to ensure social content supports broader business goals.

Skills

Video production

Art direction

Social content creation

Team leadership

Camera operation

Video editing

Travel with artists

Tools

Sony cameras

Canon cameras

Blackmagic cameras

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Job description

HYBE AMERICAS, a subsidiary of HYBE Corp., is a leading global entertainment and media company at the intersection of music, film, television, technology, brands, culture and social good. HYBE AMERICAS drives innovation across the entertainment landscape through its diverse portfolio, including Blue Highway Records, the publishing company Big Machine Music and Quality Control Music in the U.S., and HYBE’s labels in Latin America and the U.S. Hispanic market. The company represents a powerhouse roster of global artists spanning multiple genres and cultures. With headquarters in Los Angeles, HYBE AMERICAS creates synergistic opportunities for artists, businesses, and brands through its integrated approach to talent development, content creation, and technological innovation that transcends industries.

At HYBE, we believe in the power of music and foster a culture built on Passion, Trust, and Autonomy.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Creative Director, the Art Director (Evergreen Content & Social Series) keeps the artist's visual ecosystem active and engaging between major music releases. This role focuses on conceptualizing, shooting, and editing daily short-form social content while building recurring, season-based digital video series. It is ideal for a hands‑on creative who combines high-level art direction with camera operation, video editing, team leadership, and the flexibility to travel extensively with artists.

This is a full‑time, hybrid role based in our Santa Monica office, with in‑person collaboration 3 days per week and remote work 2 days per week. Candidates must be based in or willing to relocate to the greater Los Angeles area at their own expense prior to their start date - we are not offering relocation assistance for this role, though it may be considered on a case‑by‑case basis for select candidates.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Social & Always-On Content

• Concept, direct, and capture short‑form photo and video content (TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts) to maintain an always‑on social presence aligned with the promotional calendar.
• Produce a wide range of short‑form assets, including BTS, personality‑driven moments, choreography, brand partnerships, and influencer collaborations.
• Work closely with artists to capture candid, authentic moments that highlight their true personality while maintaining high aesthetic quality.
• Monitor emerging social trends, digital formats, and internet subcultures, translating them into elevated content that engages and expands the fanbase.

Original Series Direction

• Ideate, structure, and direct recurring, season‑based digital video series, including vlogs, behind‑the‑scenes footage, docu‑style episodes, and unscripted shows.
• Assemble production crews and partner with external vendors to co‑develop larger original content series.

Hands‑On Production & Editing

• Function as a nimble, self‑contained production unit, when needed – handling camera operation, basic lighting setups, and fast‑turnaround video editing.
• Manage an internal team of a photographer and a videographer, providing clear creative direction and daily workflow oversight.
• Oversee a dedicated production budget to hire and manage external vendors for extended filming and post‑production support.
• Make sure post‑production output creatively aligns with the Creative Director's and Art Director (Campaign Creative & Brand Strategy)'s overall visual brand strategy.
• Oversee multi‑platform content optimization (vertical/horizontal formats, custom thumbnails, aspect ratios), multi‑language subtitle integration, and multicultural sensitivity across all releases.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, creative, and business operations teams to ensure social content supports broader business goals.

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Qualifications

• 7+ years in video production, digital art direction, or social content creation for media brands, publishers, or music artists.
• Experience managing direct reports (photographers, videographers) and directing external production vendors and budgets.
• Proficient with digital cinema and mirrorless cameras (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic) and fluent in Adobe Video Suite (Premiere Pro required; After Effects is a plus).
• Hands‑on experience in field production, unscripted content, documentary shoots, and quick‑turn digital photo/video assets.
• Knowledge of multi‑platform export specs, thumbnail design, caption/subtitle workflows, and maintaining cultural sensitivity across global audiences.
• A strong reel demonstrating quick‑turn social content, episodic video series, expert camera work, and polished editing.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively with artists on tour, on set, and for off‑site appearances.

Salary Range

The salary range for this job is $125,000 to $155,000. This is a good faith effort at the time of posting. This range is base salary only and does not include benefits and any other compensatory components of the role.

Why Join Us

At HYBE Americas, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the voice and reputation of one of the most dynamic and innovative companies in global entertainment. You’ll work with some of the world’s most exciting artists and help tell the stories that define culture. We back our passion for music with benefits that take care of you, so you can bring your best to the work that inspires millions.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company 401(k) match up to 5%
• Flexible paid time off
• FSA
• Life insurance
• Wellhub membership that gives you access to gyms and fitness studios