Location: El Segundo, CA (Hybrid, 2-3 days on-site)Reports to: Creative DirectorSalary Range: $100,000 to $120,000 (DOE)The 30,000 Foot View: At NOYZ, we move fast, think big and play where culture is created, not copied. We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented, hands-on Art Director to lead the execution of visual assets across digital, social, e-commerce, print, retail, and experiential touchpoints.
Working closely with the Creative Director, this role translates established brand strategy and creative direction into compelling, cohesive design. The ideal candidate brings an editorial sensibility, exceptional production skills, and the ability to lead projects from concept through final delivery.
This is an execution-focused leadership role for someone equally comfortable guiding designers, developing layouts, and producing final assets. The Art Director maintains the integrity of the NOYZ visual identity while finding fresh ways to express it.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:Creative Execution & Art Direction- Translate the Creative Director's overarching brand strategy and vision into elevated, cohesive design across all channels.
- Maintain and oversee visual consistency through typography, color, composition, layout, imagery, and graphic treatments.
- Develop and execute campaign creative across social, e-commerce, paid media, email, print, retail, and experiential.
- Extend established visual systems into fresh and engaging assets without compromising NOYZ brand integrity.
- Develop visual concepts and systems, mood boards, design explorations, and presentations for campaigns and launches.
Design Leadership & Production- Lead day-to-day design execution across campaigns, product launches, and ongoing brand initiatives.
- Give clear art direction, feedback, and mentorship to designers and external creative partners.
- Stay hands-on from initial concepts and layouts through final design and production.
- Oversee print and digital deliverables with consistent craft, precision, and production quality.
- Review and approve design files for accuracy, visual consistency, and production readiness.
- Collaborate with photographers, retouchers, illustrators, motion designers, editors, and production partners.
- Support asset selection, image editing, retouching direction, and post-production.
Print & Digital Design- Oversee web graphics, landing pages, paid advertising, organic social, email, and e-commerce creative.
- Direct printed signage, marketing collateral, event materials, and promotional assets.
- Ensure all files meet digital platform requirements and print/vendor production specifications.
- Adapt campaign creative across formats and placements without compromising design integrity.
- Partner with vendors on artwork preparation, proofing, color accuracy, and final output.
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Management- Partner with marketing, brand, social, e-commerce, and product development to support launch and business goals.
- Translate creative briefs and strategic objectives into actionable design deliverables.
- Manage overlapping projects, priorities, resources, timelines, and feedback cycles.
- Spot creative or production challenges early and recommend practical solutions.
- Maintain and update organized working files, templates, design systems, and asset libraries.
The Uniquely Celebrated Skills As:- A hands-on creative leader who turns big ideas into beautifully crafted work.
- A design-minded collaborator who knows how to guide others without losing their own craft.
- A detail nerd with excellent taste and a rigorous eye for execution.
- A solutions-oriented partner who can balance creativity, speed, and production realities.
- A confident and experienced sprinter who thrives in the energy and ambiguity of a growing brand.
What We Offer That's Uniquely NOYZ:- A rare chance to help shape a category-defining fragrance brand at an exciting stage of growth.
- Real creative ownership, close collaboration, and work that goes live across major brand touchpoints.
- A fast-paced, no-BS environment that values ambition, original thinking, experimentation, and laughter.
The Must-Haves:- 7+ years of professional design experience; previous work for beauty, fragrance, skincare, cosmetics, or other beauty brands
- A strong portfolio of executed beauty brand work spanning both print and digital channels.
- Experience on an in-house creative team, design studio, or agency serving consumer brands.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft programs, Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; strong proficiency in Figma.
- Exceptional point of view and strategy behind typography, composition, color, layout, and visual identity systems.
- Strong print production knowledge, including prepress, color management, materials, finishes, and vendor specs.
- Fluency in creative specifications for social, e-commerce, email, and paid media.
- Experience directing, mentoring, collaborating with cross-disciplinary creative partners.
- Excellent organization, communication, presentation, and deadline management.
- Ability to interpret feedback, maintain brand consistency, and deliver meticulous production-ready work.
Nice to Have:- Experience with prestige, luxury, or masstige beauty and fragrance.
- Photo shoot, video production, retouching, motion, or basic video-editing experience.
- Experience with retail partners and in-store creative assets.
