Art Director

Overview

Partnering with a globally recognized leader in personal care and home fragrance, Aquent is seeking an exceptional creative visionary to help shape the visual narrative of a beloved household brand. In this dynamic creative leadership position, you will have the unique opportunity to define and elevate the visual identity of a major brand, bringing campaigns to life from concept to execution and directly influencing how millions of customers experience the brand across digital, print, and social platforms. As Aquent’s partner, you will join a thriving creative team where your innovative ideas and aesthetic direction will drive outstanding brand impact and foster your professional growth.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will lead the visual evolution of a household name, directing high-impact photo shoots and designing cohesive visual assets that resonate deeply with consumers. You will collaborate with a talented, multidisciplinary team to translate brand strategy into stunning multi-channel campaigns, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining brand integrity. This is your chance to make a lasting impression on a beloved brand’s aesthetic journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, develop, and execute multi-channel campaigns that align with brand guidelines while pushing creative boundaries.
• Lead and execute on-set photo art direction, ensuring high-quality capture of both still products (such as bottles and packaging) and on-figure/portrait photography.
• Provide hands-on art direction, including generating pitches, creating mood boards, researching visuals, and designing assets.
• Translate brand strategy into cohesive, detailed, and visually compelling presentations.
• Collaborate closely with copywriters, strategists, and visual merchandisers to ensure creative alignment across all touchpoints.
• Stay ahead of current trends in social media, fashion, and culture to continuously innovate and test new creative ideas.
• Mentor, coach, and inspire creative talent, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Meet marketing budget targets as they relate to branded assets and collateral.

What You Bring (Must-Haves)

• 8 to 10 years of professional design experience with increasing responsibility, specifically including robust on-set photo art direction experience.
• Proven experience directing photo shoots for still products (packaging, bottles) as well as on-figure/portrait photography.
• Expertise in the personal care, home fragrance, retail, fashion, or cosmetics industries, ideally working with high-SKU product lines.
• Exceptional hands-on design skills with expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Strong mastery of typography, layout, color palette curation, deck design, and presentation flow.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize AI prompting to generate high-quality images and content that align with brand standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to pitch ideas clearly and lead creative teams.
• High autonomy, strong organizational skills, and a self-motivated drive for creative excellence.

Nice-to-Haves

• Experience working in high-volume, fast-paced retail environments.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a modern, sophisticated aesthetic and impeccable taste.