Art Director, Global Creative

Our Story

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 _TIME1_00’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. 

What You’ll Do

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.

What You’ll Be Working On

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 deliverables

PRE-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

CREATIVE COLLABORATION & TEAM CONTRIBUTION

• Collaborate cross-functionally with copy, production, PMO, and marketing teams
• Manage multiple deliverables simultaneously with strong attention to detail

Take direction and feedback constructively, iterating quickly to refine outputs

Must Haves

• 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

Salary Range$115,000—$130,000 USD

Why Sol de Janeiro?

• Competitive salary and bonus program for full-time team members
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

 The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time. 

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. 

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at careers@soldejaneiro.com. 

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