Art Director, Digital Jobs

hi there, we’re amika. a friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them, + you. amika means friend in the language esperanto and is a symbol of our belief in the power of community + the beauty of diversity.

brooklyn-born + salon raised: where creativity + culture are a way of life. we’re a collective of creatives, hairstylists, chemists, + product enthusiasts that like to bend the rules.

we created 11 collections for every hair type, texture + style - all hair is welcome.

the job:

amika is seeking a talented digital art director to join our in-house creative team. Reporting to the Creative Director, you will help lead the creation of digital content and assets across a wide mix of projects and campaigns. This candidate needs to have a good eye, high taste level, and passion for culture, digital trends, and social storytelling, while also being able to effectively multi-task and manage multiple timelines in a fast-paced environment. As a team leader and contributor, this person develops collaborative relationships across the entire marketing team, as well as a solid understanding of various digital marketing platforms and how to effectively develop creative content optimized for each platform, including web pages and graphics, social media advertising, and display ads. You will also help with day-to-day design direction for a junior digital design as well as various freelance support, while also playing a key role in setting and implementing design directors across the brand.

location: must be local to Brooklyn, NY (will be required to work in studio on occasion & conduct press/proof quality checks)

salary: $120,000 - $145,000 + benefits

what you’ll do:

• Concept still and motion imagery, communicate vision through sketch/storyboard and swipe, and partner with the production team to bring that imagery to life.
• Develop and maintain a collaborative relationship with ecommerce, marketing, social and other departments whose activities intersect with creative
• Support the Creative Director in concept & idea generation of digital collateral, including seasonal campaigns, emails, paid media, ecommerce and social assets
• Help lead digital storytelling across all customer touchpoints; ensuring brand and message consistency throughout the consumer experience
• Work closely with the assigned Copywriter on the project and help oversee that the art direction is executed across campaign touchpoints
• Art Direct on set across campaigns, video, social and ecommerce shoots
• Design in a digital/mobile first mindset
• Forward-thinker who is an expert in social media with proven ability to use emerging technology to create disruptive and exciting creative.
• Create low-fi in-house content across photography and video to support social initiatives

must-haves:

• Bachelors degree required. Marketing/Design Major preferred.
• Retail and/or Ecommerce experience required.
• Dedicated commitment to deliver on all project deadlines.
• Motion animation and/or video editing skills would be a plus.
• Flexible under time requirements and changing deadlines.
• 6-8 years relevant work (and internship) experience.
• Must be a team player with a strong work ethic. Works well with others.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suites: Photoshop and Illustrator as well as Figma
• Creative mindset with high attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to prioritization of timelines, accuracy, organization, and professionalism.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

additional job requirement: this job position requires in-person work as stated above, and therefore as company policy, you must be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. proof of vaccination will be requested before your first in-person work assignment.

ready to apply?

please click the link that will bring you to our careers page through greenhouse. submit a cover letter describing yourself and why you’d be the perfect fit along with your resume.