Art Director

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently partnering with our prestigious hospitality client to find a talented Art Director to join their Global Creative & Design Team, focusing on their luxury brand initiatives. This remote role offers an exciting opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams and lead the creative direction for high-impact marketing platforms and consumer campaigns.

Art Director (Luxury Brands) – Remote - Contract Opportunity with Leading Hospitality Client

About the Opportunity

In this 4–6+ month contract position, the Art Director will play a key role in shaping creative strategies that resonate with discerning luxury consumers. You will oversee and elevate the visual direction of various campaigns, ensuring they align with the brand’s identity and luxury standards. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in luxury design, who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering excellence at every touchpoint.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Associate Creative Director, Copywriters, and Designers to maintain and elevate the design integrity and visual impact of the team’s work.
• Use data and consumer insights to inform creative strategies that appeal to luxury consumers, ensuring a consistent, on-brand experience across all platforms.
• Conceptualize, craft, and implement creative solutions that communicate the client's luxury brand identities and messaging across both owned and paid platforms.
• Oversee and review creative work from external agencies and freelance partners, ensuring all output adheres to the client’s luxury standards and brand guidelines.
• Inspire and elevate the team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Partner with business and creative stakeholders to ensure clear communication and effective decision-making throughout the creative process.
• Uphold brand identity and accessibility standards while contributing to the ongoing evolution of the visual identity.

Qualifications

• Portfolio: A standout portfolio showcasing expertise in luxury design, storytelling, brand building, and campaign development.
• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in luxury design, ideally within a design firm, advertising agency, or in-house creative department.
• Leadership: At least three (3) years of experience managing creatives or design teams, with a demonstrated ability to inspire and lead.
• Technical Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Industry Knowledge: A background in luxury hospitality or lifestyle brands is highly desirable.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program
• Commuter Benefit
• eLearning & Education Reimbursement
• Ongoing Training & Development
  (To qualify for benefits, you must work over 30 hours per week, and the assignment must last a minimum of 10 weeks.)

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

Ready to Apply?

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to work with a leading luxury brand, we want to hear from you! Apply now and our recruitment team will guide you through the process and advocate on your behalf.

Application Deadline: November 22, 2024

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.