Senior Art Director

Baron & Baron is seeking a Senior Art Director to join our New York–based art department. This role is ideal for a visually driven creative with an exceptional eye for beauty, typography, brand, and visual storytelling, and deep fluency in luxury fashion and beauty. You will work across fully integrated 360° campaigns—spanning film, print, and digital communications (web and social)—bringing conceptual thinking and precise execution to every touchpoint. Partnering closely with Creative Directors, Strategists, Writers, Photographers, Producers, Post-Production, Account Directors, and Operations, you will help bring bold ideas to life while ensuring work is on-brand, culturally relevant, and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute refined visual concepts across campaigns, brand identities, editorials, digital experiences, and special projects
• Conceive and lead strong 360° concepts across print, film, and digital
• Independently lead projects of smaller scope while supporting larger, more complex initiatives
• Serve as a client-facing creative partner
• Assist the Creative Directors in establishing the creative vision behind projects and execute the vision through production
• Conduct and curate visual research across photography, design, film, and cultural references
• Translate creative concepts into cohesive design systems that scale across print, digital, social, and film
• Present work internally and externally with clear creative rationale and storytelling
• Oversee internal design needs executed by Junior Art Directors, interns, and freelancers, ensuring consistency and quality
• Stay deeply engaged with current trends in design, art, fashion, beauty, and culture

On Set

• Prior on-set experience required
• Support larger productions, with a focus on overseeing social and digital deliverables
• Independently manage small- to mid-size shoots
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and producers to ensure creative intent is upheld on set

Post-Production

• Oversee retouching and video editing
• Provide and manage detailed retouching notes, proof reviews, edit sessions, color sessions, and final approvals
• Manage campaign rollouts across multiple formats and platforms

Technical Skills & Experience

• Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop
• Advanced comping skills in Photoshop and through AI
• Strong eye for photography, film, art, and visual storytelling
• Familiarity with video editing and/or animation software is a plus
• 6–10 years of experience in art direction across design, fashion, on-set production, and post-production environments

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, plus One Medical membership and Optum Financial FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous paid time off, company-wide holidays, and office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s
• Hybrid work schedule