Art Director Job at Aquent Talent, Tampa, FL

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  • Aquent Talent
  • Tampa, FL

Job Description

Art Director

Reports to: Creative Director
Department: Creative
Type: On-site (Mon–Thu), Remote (Fri)
Location: Tampa, FL

About the Role

We’re looking for an  Art Director to lead and elevate the creative vision of a fast-moving beauty brand. This role is both  hands-on and leadership-focused —you’ll actively design, art direct, and manage projects, while also mentoring and guiding a team of four designers (Senior, Mid, Junior, and Packaging).

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings strong  on-set production experience , and has a track record in  CPG and packaging design . You’ll translate big-picture brand direction into pixel-perfect executions across social, digital, packaging, and e-commerce, ensuring every touchpoint is trend-relevant and aligned with Gen Z audiences.

If you’re a creative leader who can balance innovation with brand consistency—and you enjoy being a player-coach who uplifts your team—this is the role for you.

What You’ll Do

Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship

  • Act as the Creative Director’s right hand, ensuring design quality and consistency across all channels

  • Translate brand vision into briefs, moodboards, and final creative assets

  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of four designers while fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment

  • Provide constructive, actionable feedback that strengthens both the work and the team

  • Partner with the Director of Creative Operations to keep projects on track and on schedule

Campaign Development & Execution

  • Lead omnichannel campaign development with a  social-first mindset (TikTok, Instagram, Reels, emerging platforms)

  • Concept and art direct  photo and video shoots , from pre-production through post-production

  • Own the creative direction for  new product launches , including packaging, marketing assets, and go-to-market visuals

  • Ensure creative output is culturally relevant, shareable, and optimized for engagement

  • Build scalable systems—templates, guidelines, and toolkits—for consistent brand execution

Production & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with copywriters, marketers, and external partners to deliver cohesive creative solutions

  • Ensure all files are  production-ready , accurate, and polished for both print and digital channels

  • Evolve the brand aesthetic in response to consumer insights and design trends

  • Support the development of  sales tools, retailer assets, and internal communications

What We’re Looking For

  • 5+ years in graphic design, art direction, or brand creative (beauty or CPG strongly preferred)

  • Proven  on-set production experience (photo and video)

  • Packaging design experience and understanding of packaging life cycles

  • Strong portfolio showcasing  visual storytelling, campaigns, and brand work

  • Proficiency in  Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

    • Figma and Canva skills, a plus

  • Experience  leading and mentoring creative teams

  • Deep knowledge of  social-first content and beauty design trends

  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable juggling multiple fast-moving projects

  • Excellent communicator and collaborator, with confidence presenting work

  • Portfolio required-Strong portfolio showcasing  visual storytelling, campaigns, and brand work ( website required; PDFs not accepted )

Bonus Points

  • Experience scaling a brand from startup to national presence

  • Passion for packaging innovation, materials, and sensory design

  • 2D/3D rendering skills to bring packaging and merchandising concepts to life

  • Knowledge of  print finishes, color matching, and production specs

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