Amika, LLC.
Senior Art Director - freelance, project based
amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you. we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands. we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030. having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™. the job: amika is looking for a Senior Art Director who can think in big, culture-shaping ideas and execute them with precision and style. You’ll be leading the visual side of our largest 2026 campaigns—high-craft, trend-aware work that flexes across OOH, digital, social, retail, influencer activations, and events. This is a chance to work in-house without giving up the creative pace, autonomy, and cultural edge of an agency—plus, you’ll have direct visibility with the CEO and CMO. location:
hybrid (must be based in NYC/NJ + have the right to work in the US) what you'll do: Concept & Design 360 Campaigns:
Lead visual development from brainstorm to final execution for campaigns that live across every touchpoint Social-First Thinking:
Ideate campaign extensions that are inherently shareable and tailor creative for each platform’s nuances while maintaining brand cohesion Collaborate Closely:
Partner with copywriters, designers, and marketing to ensure visuals and messaging work as one unified idea Set the Visual Standard:
Create mood boards, storyboards, and art direction guides that inspire internal teams and external partners Oversee Execution:
Guide designers and vendors through final production, ensuring every asset meets the highest level of craft Support on Set:
Ensure visual direction translates seamlessly during shoots—both photo and video Trend Spotting:
Keep the brand ahead of beauty, fashion, and cultural trends and identify opportunities for visual innovation Maximize Assets:
Work with the social and content teams to ensure campaign shoots produce a diverse library of content for ongoing use must haves: 7+ years in agency art direction, with beauty experience required; adjacent industries (fashion, lifestyle, luxury) a plus A portfolio of high-craft, culturally fluent work that’s lived across all major channels Proven ability to create big ideas that adapt into platform-specific executions without losing impact Strong verbal presentation skills and a confident, strategic POV Highly collaborative, resourceful, and energized by fast-moving, lean teams ready to apply? please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!
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amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you. we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands. we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030. having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™. the job: amika is looking for a Senior Art Director who can think in big, culture-shaping ideas and execute them with precision and style. You’ll be leading the visual side of our largest 2026 campaigns—high-craft, trend-aware work that flexes across OOH, digital, social, retail, influencer activations, and events. This is a chance to work in-house without giving up the creative pace, autonomy, and cultural edge of an agency—plus, you’ll have direct visibility with the CEO and CMO. location:
hybrid (must be based in NYC/NJ + have the right to work in the US) what you'll do: Concept & Design 360 Campaigns:
Lead visual development from brainstorm to final execution for campaigns that live across every touchpoint Social-First Thinking:
Ideate campaign extensions that are inherently shareable and tailor creative for each platform’s nuances while maintaining brand cohesion Collaborate Closely:
Partner with copywriters, designers, and marketing to ensure visuals and messaging work as one unified idea Set the Visual Standard:
Create mood boards, storyboards, and art direction guides that inspire internal teams and external partners Oversee Execution:
Guide designers and vendors through final production, ensuring every asset meets the highest level of craft Support on Set:
Ensure visual direction translates seamlessly during shoots—both photo and video Trend Spotting:
Keep the brand ahead of beauty, fashion, and cultural trends and identify opportunities for visual innovation Maximize Assets:
Work with the social and content teams to ensure campaign shoots produce a diverse library of content for ongoing use must haves: 7+ years in agency art direction, with beauty experience required; adjacent industries (fashion, lifestyle, luxury) a plus A portfolio of high-craft, culturally fluent work that’s lived across all major channels Proven ability to create big ideas that adapt into platform-specific executions without losing impact Strong verbal presentation skills and a confident, strategic POV Highly collaborative, resourceful, and energized by fast-moving, lean teams ready to apply? please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!
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