Art Director responsible for visual aspects of ongoing content and special projects. Engaging in strategy, video creation, and teamwork to deliver consistent quality.
About the role
- Art Director shaping the visual language for Milani's inclusive luxury cosmetics brand. Leading a creative team to deliver impactful design solutions across various channels.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain global design standards across in-store fixtures, displays, packaging, content and more. Ensure brand expression remains consistent across all physical and packaging touchpoints, following the brand book as a North star.
- Stay actively engaged with new design movements, materials, and creative technologies shaping beauty, fashion, and wellness. Bring forward inspiring insights that elevate concept development and collaborate with the Creative Director on long-range creative directions that advance the brand’s visual identity.
- Work closely with Marketing, eCommerce, Merchandising, Product Development, Social, and external partners to ensure creative aligns with business and brand goals. Manage productive relationships with photographers, stylists, editors, printers, and creative vendors. Ensure smooth communication and alignment across teams to move work from concept to rollout efficiently.
- Collaborate closely with the Copywriter to build unified storytelling across campaigns, launches, retail moments, and day-to-day brand needs. Co-develop narratives that translate product, category, and trend insights into compelling stories that engage the beauty consumer. Maintain alignment on strategy, messaging priorities, and creative direction so every asset tells a cohesive and memorable story.
- Review vendor technical drawings, proofs and packaging mechanicals with a sharp eye for accuracy and brand alignment. Redline and approve final production proofs, ensuring all details meet visual and technical standards. Maintain organized guidelines, specifications, and documentation to support brand consistency.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of experience developing physical brand executions across beauty, fashion, or wellness, backed by a strong record of results. Direct experience creating solutions for CPG or retail environments is required
- AA or Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fine Arts, or a related field
- Excellent presentation and communication skills. You love to lead thoughtful conversations and communicate effectively with all levels of management
- Strong understanding of beauty consumer behavior, cultural signals, and digital trends
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing creative talent across multiple disciplines
- Strong point of view on visual storytelling, composition, lighting, and brand identity
- Comfortable partnering with photographers and creative teams across digital and print workflows
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite with strong skills in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
- Open to using emerging tools, such as AI for exploration, visualization, and creative development
- *****Portfolio required for consideration***
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k w/ Company Match)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Generous Vacation Time Policy
- Family Leave
- Short Term & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Work Environment / Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday required on site in Milani’s Vernon Office)
- Dog-Friendly HQ
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