Art Director

This is a Full Time Job

DESCRIPTION:

As an Art Director, you will be tasked with conceptualizing, creating, and managing our artists' visual world. This world comes to life via mood boards, directing photoshoots, and creating or directing single or album artwork imagery and packaging.

We are looking for someone who can bring the artists' creative vision to life as a visual language for the artists' internal team and management team to utilize for the life of the project. You will work very closely with the Marketing and Digital teams from the start to end of the project.

What you'll do:

• Lead the conceptualization and execution of visual campaigns for album launches and single rollouts.
• Develop and maintain strong visual branding for artists – from logo systems to full identity suites.
• Collaborate with marketing, video, and digital teams to ensure cohesive storytelling across all touch points.
• Discover, develop, and maintain relationships with current and emerging creative talent, including photographers, stylists, illustrators, designers, etc.
• Conceive, art direct, and manage photoshoots ensuring visual consistency.
• Manage design timelines, deliverables, and budgets while upholding artistic quality.
• Direct and/or design logos and identity for artists as well as company marketing and initiatives.
• Conceptualize and design packaging for both retail and artist D2C stores. This includes but is not limited to: CD, cassette, multiple vinyl configurations.
• Edit photo shoots, manage, and direct the retouching/post of images.
• Commission & negotiate fees and direct outside creatives including photographers, stylists, make-up artists, prop stylists, hair stylists, illustrators, and designers.
• Oversee an individual artist roster while also working with the team to collaborate on projects.
• Participate in team meetings, weekly project updates, creative brainstorms, artist meetings, and department meetings.
• Present and pitch creative concepts directly to artists, management, and executives.
• Stay on top of trends in music, fashion, design, and youth culture to inform forward-thinking visuals.

Who you are:

• 9 years of experience in art direction or design, ideally in music, fashion, media, or entertainment.
• A portfolio that demonstrates strong conceptual thinking, impeccable design skills, and a bold, unique visual voice.
• You can multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple deadlines and urgent tasks.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience overseeing photo from pre-production to post.
• Strong ability to lead projects and inspire both internal teams and external collaborators.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working directly with artists and their teams.