Brilliant Earth
Art Director
Brilliant Earth, Brooklyn, New York, United States, 11210
Position Overview:As the Art Director at Brilliant Earth, you will collaborate closely with the Creative Director and the broader marketing team to conceptualize, direct and execute integrated digital campaigns. Your focus will encompass the entire customer journey - from site design and email marketing to paid media, and organic social initiatives. In this role, you will ensure an elevated brand expression that aligns seamlessly with business objectives. This hybrid position requires regular on-site attendance in our Brooklyn, NY creative studio.
The targeted budget for this position is $100k-120k. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.What You'll Do:Art Direction and Creative ExecutionExecute the brand's visual identity across multi-channel campaigns, ensuring creative executions align with business objectives and evoke emotional reactions from customers.Conceptualize and pitch creative strategies to secure leadership alignmentOversee multiple projects from concept to execution while maintaining efficient workflows, ensuring efficient utilization of resources, meeting deadlines and budget requirementsProvide hands-on design work and daily support in navigating creative feedback, balancing priorities, and resolving production issues.Execute the marketing creative ideation process, contributing fresh ideas and developing mood boards, storyboards, and visual presentations.Oversee creative direction during content capture, working closely with talents, team members, and the creative director.Stay updated on industry trends, driving the continuous evolution of brand standards.Represent and rationalize the creative team's work in weekly leadership creative reviews.Team LeadershipManage and mentor creative team members, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance and professional growth.Foster a team culture of partnership, positivity, and a bias toward action, inspiring and leading the team to deliver exceptional design product.Project & Production ManagementConduct quality checks to ensure deliverables meet technical and brand standards, partnering cross-functionally to inform and align creative approaches.Act as a liaison between the creative team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination.Deliver clear direction in the production and organization of photoshoots, effectively briefing on the creative direction, ensuring time management and high-quality execution within budget.Oversee post-production processes, providing retouching notes and video editing feedback, and lead the selection and editing of brand imagery to maintain consistency and quality.Qualifications:5+ years of art direction/design/creative experience. Retail or luxury experience is preferred.2+ years of experience leading high-performing teamsDeep, demonstrated knowledge of the luxury industry, image-making, and branding with a highly refined sensibility.Experience in concepting and directing video and moving images, with a focus on digital storytelling.Exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.Expert in the Microsoft Suite, G-Suite, Figma. Robust technical aptitude.Experience in video editing, animation, CGI, and 3D/AR development are a plus.Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and at all levels of the organization.An innovative and conceptual creator skilled at merging art with commerce.Passion for and a keen understanding of pop culture landscape, trends in social media, and performance drivers.Demonstrated success in building, leading and developing high-performing teams, with a track record of driving results through effective team management and mentorship.Strong presentation skills to articulate rationale and evoke excitement with recommendations.Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and quality standards.Portfolio: Possess a compelling portfolio showcasing distinctive work with elevated brand expressions.What We Offer:
At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including:Insurance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!401k match.
We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match.Open PTO Policy.
We know it’s important to recharge and relax.Disability and Life insurance.
100% employer-paid.Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.Continued Education . Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.Employee Discounts.
As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.Wellness Benefits.
We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 access to counseling.Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities.
In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteeringMore About Us
At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at accommodations@brilliantearth.com.At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.
Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at accommodations@brilliantearth.com.
The targeted budget for this position is $100k-120k. This compensation budget range may be adjusted at any time at the discretion of the company.What You'll Do:Art Direction and Creative ExecutionExecute the brand's visual identity across multi-channel campaigns, ensuring creative executions align with business objectives and evoke emotional reactions from customers.Conceptualize and pitch creative strategies to secure leadership alignmentOversee multiple projects from concept to execution while maintaining efficient workflows, ensuring efficient utilization of resources, meeting deadlines and budget requirementsProvide hands-on design work and daily support in navigating creative feedback, balancing priorities, and resolving production issues.Execute the marketing creative ideation process, contributing fresh ideas and developing mood boards, storyboards, and visual presentations.Oversee creative direction during content capture, working closely with talents, team members, and the creative director.Stay updated on industry trends, driving the continuous evolution of brand standards.Represent and rationalize the creative team's work in weekly leadership creative reviews.Team LeadershipManage and mentor creative team members, providing guidance and support to ensure optimal performance and professional growth.Foster a team culture of partnership, positivity, and a bias toward action, inspiring and leading the team to deliver exceptional design product.Project & Production ManagementConduct quality checks to ensure deliverables meet technical and brand standards, partnering cross-functionally to inform and align creative approaches.Act as a liaison between the creative team and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination.Deliver clear direction in the production and organization of photoshoots, effectively briefing on the creative direction, ensuring time management and high-quality execution within budget.Oversee post-production processes, providing retouching notes and video editing feedback, and lead the selection and editing of brand imagery to maintain consistency and quality.Qualifications:5+ years of art direction/design/creative experience. Retail or luxury experience is preferred.2+ years of experience leading high-performing teamsDeep, demonstrated knowledge of the luxury industry, image-making, and branding with a highly refined sensibility.Experience in concepting and directing video and moving images, with a focus on digital storytelling.Exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.Expert in the Microsoft Suite, G-Suite, Figma. Robust technical aptitude.Experience in video editing, animation, CGI, and 3D/AR development are a plus.Communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and at all levels of the organization.An innovative and conceptual creator skilled at merging art with commerce.Passion for and a keen understanding of pop culture landscape, trends in social media, and performance drivers.Demonstrated success in building, leading and developing high-performing teams, with a track record of driving results through effective team management and mentorship.Strong presentation skills to articulate rationale and evoke excitement with recommendations.Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and quality standards.Portfolio: Possess a compelling portfolio showcasing distinctive work with elevated brand expressions.What We Offer:
At Brilliant Earth, we’re passionate about the employee experience. That’s why we offer an excellent training program and endless opportunities for career growth! In addition, we offer competitive compensation and a robust benefits package, including:Insurance.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance kick in on the first day of your 2nd month!401k match.
We know that saving for the future is important. That's why we offer a generous 401k match.Open PTO Policy.
We know it’s important to recharge and relax.Disability and Life insurance.
100% employer-paid.Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits.Continued Education . Company-sponsored learning in leadership, professional skills, diversity & inclusion, and access to tuition reimbursement for role-specific trainings.Employee Discounts.
As an employee at Brilliant Earth, you’ll receive a generous discount on our jewelry.Wellness Benefits.
We offer access to exclusive discounts on gym memberships and more, as well as an Employee Assistance Program for 24/7 access to counseling.Giving Back and Volunteer Opportunities.
In addition to our giving back programs, our teams support local initiatives and spend time together by volunteeringMore About Us
At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at accommodations@brilliantearth.com.At Brilliant Earth, our mission is to cultivate a more transparent, sustainable, compassionate, & inclusive jewelry industry. We believe in creating jewelry you can feel good about wearing, without ever compromising between quality and conscience. We are hard-working team players that welcome challenges and rise to any occasion. Our community of collaboration, respect and encouragement is fostered by frequent team events, cross-departmental meetings and celebrating our wins, big and small. As one of the fastest growing e-commerce jewelers in the world, we're searching for bright and passionate people who are excited to make an impact from day one and grow with the company to take on greater responsibility over time.
Brilliant Earth recognizes the value of diversity and inclusion on our team, as we work together to reinvent fine jewelry in a thoughtful and modern way. At Brilliant Earth, we celebrate each other – our successes, the lessons along the way, and the unique perspectives each individual brings to our team. It is our intent to maintain a work environment and hiring process which is free of harassment or discrimination because of sex, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal, State or local laws. We are committed to complying with all Federal, State and local laws providing Equal Employment Opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.
If you need assistance or reasonable accommodation completing an application or at any stage of the interview process, please reach out to us at accommodations@brilliantearth.com.