Sol de Janeiro is Hiring an Art Director, Global Creative (NYC/hybrid)

Salary Range: $115,000 USD - $130,000

The Art Director, Global Creative contributes to the development and execution of 360 campaign ecosystems for New Product Launches, seasonal moments, and brand initiatives. Reporting into the Associate Creative Director, Global Creative, this role is responsible for translating creative direction into high-quality visual outputs across all touchpoints. While partnering closely with senior creative leadership on large-scale campaigns, this role can also lead smaller-scale initiatives end-to-end bringing strong ideas to life with clarity, craft, and precision.

You will play a key role across the full campaign lifecycle—from early concept development and mockups through pre-production, shoot support, and final asset delivery ensuring all work meets brand standards and is executed at the highest level.

About the company

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil’s beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100’s 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company’s 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc’s Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

REQUIREMENTS

4–6+ years of experience in art direction, design, or related creative roles
Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign execution and high-quality visual craft
Experience supporting photoshoots, content production, and asset development
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma and retouching workflows
Experience with AI image/motion generation tools and workflows, with the ability to integrate them into modern content creation
Strong understanding of production processes and asset delivery requirements
Strong eye for design, composition, and visual storytelling
High level of craft and attention to detail
Organized and process-driven, with the ability to manage multiple assets and timelines
Collaborative and adaptable, with a solutions-oriented mindset
Clear communicator who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

ART DIRECTION & CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT

Support the development and visualization of campaign concepts across New Product Launches, seasonal moments, and category repromotes
Create mockups, comps, and presentation materials to bring creative ideas to life
Translate creative direction into clear, compelling visual outputs across formats
Independently lead smaller-scale creative projects, from concept through execution
Partner closely with copy to ensure cohesive storytelling across all deliverablesPRE-PRODUCTION, PRODUCTION & POST-PRODUCTION DUTIES
Support pre-production planning across campaign shoots
Develop and organize shot lists aligned to campaign objectives
Assist in preparing visual references, decks, and production materials
Partner with production and creative teams to ensure readiness ahead of shoot
Support art direction across shoots, ensuring alignment to creative intent
Assist in reviewing photography, selects, and edits to maintain brand standards
Execute and oversee retouching, ensuring consistency, quality, and attention to detail
Prepare and finalize assets for delivery across all campaign touchpoints