Art Director

Job Title: Art Director

Reporting to: Executive Creative Director

Department: Creative & Brand

Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 (Exempt Full-Time)

Location: New York, NY (In-Office 4 Days a Week, Remote Fridays)

Position Overview:

Bubble is looking for a visionary Art Director with 5+ years of beauty photo and video experience who knows how to translate brand identity into unforgettable visual moments. You’ll support the ECD to build and maintain Bubble’s visual brand expression – art directing across campaigns, social, product launches, and collaborations – bringing the brand to life in ways that feel fresh, authentic and culturally relevant.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with the ECD, Design Director and Copy Director to concept and develop innovative 360 brand campaigns, product launches and collaborations

• Execute photo and video shoots from moodboard to final edit – including casting, shot development, on-set art direction (photo, lighting and HMU direction) and post-production (overseeing retouching and video editing).

• Translate strategic objectives into compelling, on-brand visuals that resonate with our target audience

• Ensure design excellence, consistency, and attention to detail across all deliverables following brand guidelines (typography, composition, style and overall aesthetic)

• Maintain an up-to-date understanding of design trends, pop culture, and competitor landscape, translating insights into scroll-stopping creative.

• Maintain visual consistency while pushing creative boundaries

• Present work to cross-functional partners and leadership with confidence and clarity

• Collaborate with external vendors, including photographers, agents and production companies

Expectations & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in art direction, brand design, or related creative roles.

• Beauty experience preferred.

• A standout portfolio that shows bold, culturally relevant work, showcasing a range of campaign, digital and branding work

• Advanced knowledge of photography and lighting. Prior on-set experience required.

• Advanced knowledge of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Capture-One, Figma). Familiarity with video editing and/or animation software is a plus.

• Experience leading creative projects from concept through execution

• A sharp visual eye and a passion for aesthetics, storytelling, and cultural relevance

• Confident, collaborative, and passionate about storytelling through visuals

• A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high creative standards

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Flexibility to work under pressure and adjust to evolving needs and priorities