Veronica Beard is Hiring an Associate Art Director (NYC/hybrid)
Veronica Beard is seeking an Art Director, Brand Creative with a strong focus on e-commerce photography and seasonal campaign support. Reporting directly to the Senior Director, Brand Creative, this role will oversee the creative execution of on-figure e-commerce imagery while supporting the broader Brand Creative team across seasonal campaigns and key brand initiatives. The ideal candidate has a highly refined eye for styling, composition, lighting, and retouching, with the ability to translate seasonal creative direction across both e-commerce and campaign environments.
About the company
"We are sisters-in-law married to brothers, but it was a true friendship and a love for fashion that inspired us to create Veronica Beard. We believe in building a collection that is inclusive of women everywhere and makes them feel confident every single day. We are mothers, entrepreneurs, sisters, friends—and we are our customer." - Veronica Miele Beard & Veronica Swanson Beard
REQUIREMENTS
• 7-10 years of design and art direction experience in a related field (fashion / luxury a plus)
• Experience art directing e-commerce photography and managing retouching workflows
• Eye for design, clean + sophisticated aesthetic, and strong interest in fashion
• Strong voice, highly motivated, self-managed, and able to think independently
• Innovative thinker always seeking to grow and push brand direction forward
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro), Capture One, and Figma
• Well-rounded creative portfolio with design, branding, and art direction projects
• Previous experience at luxury lifestyle, fashion or creative agency is preferred
• Responds positively to feedback and adapts quickly to change
• Takes initiative and understands no task is too small
• Excellent interpersonal, time & project management, and communication skills
• Ability to work calmly under pressure, and meet tight deadlines with a strong sense of accountability
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Own the creative execution of all on-figure e-commerce photography, ensuring imagery is elevated, consistent, and aligned with seasonal brand direction
• Art direct e-commerce shoots on set, guiding styling, posing, composition, and overall image quality
• Lead image selects and provide detailed retouching notes, maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency across all assets
• Oversee and manage the in-house retoucher, giving clear direction, feedback, and approvals throughout the post-production process
• Support seasonal campaign shoots, assisting with pre-production and on-set execution
• Collaborate with the broader Brand Creative team on seasonal creative initiatives, including campaign extensions, digital content, and special projects
• Partner with Styling, Production, E-commerce, and Merchandising teams during pre-production to align on casting, shot lists, styling, and shoot direction
• Ensure e-commerce imagery balances creative integrity with digital, merchandising, and business needs
• Manage post-production workflows and timelines, ensuring assets are delivered accurately and on schedule
• Maintain and evolve e-commerce photography standards, continuously refining lighting, composition, posing, and on-figure presentation
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including e-commerce, merchandising, and marketing to ensure seamless execution and delivery
• Ownership of photo shoots for our wholesale selling platform, JOOR, including overseeing pre-production, providing creative direction during the shoot, and ensuring assets meet brand guidelines and the needs of the wholesale team.
