Art Director, Photo and Design, Fashion

Art Director | Fashion & Lifestyle | Honolulu, HI or San Clemente, CA
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Will be temp to permStarting around $48/hr (w2) eligible for benefits!ideally will convert to salaried role
We’re seeking a hands-on Art Director to lead creative direction, elevate brand aesthetics, and build cohesive visual identities for a portfolio of established heritage apparel and lifestyle brands.This is an opportunity for a design-driven creative leader who can balance big-picture brand vision with exceptional execution, from shaping seasonal campaigns to designing across digital, print, ecommerce, and retail.What You’ll DoDefine, evolve, and protect distinct visual identities across multiple fashion and lifestyle brands.Lead seasonal campaign concepts, photo and video shoots, styling, and creative execution from concept through final delivery.Design across digital advertising, paid and organic social, email, ecommerce, print, packaging, and retail.Build brand guidelines, creative systems, and scalable design templates that ensure consistency while preserving each brand’s unique point of view.Mentor and elevate a team of designers through hands-on collaboration, creative direction, and thoughtful feedback.Partner with marketing and executive leadership to translate brand positioning into compelling visual storytelling.What We’re Looking For7–10 years of progressive design and art direction experience within fashion, apparel, or lifestyle brands.A strong portfolio showcasing brand identity development, seasonal campaigns, art direction, and hands-on design execution.Experience building brand guidelines and cohesive visual systems from the ground up.Proven ability to lead and mentor designers while remaining highly skilled in hands-on creative work.Strong typography, layout, color, composition, and photography skills, with experience directing photo and video shoots.Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with familiarity with motion tools and ecommerce platforms. xzbcwsv A strong eye for design, fashion, art, photography, and culture, with the ability to balance current trends with timeless brand storytelling.Location: Onsite, five days per week in Honolulu, HI or San Clemente, CAType: Full-Time 40 hrs a week, temp to perm