Art director

Our Story

Launched in 2015, Sol de Janeiro is a globally recognized, award-winning beauty brand, drawing inspiration from Brazil's beauty rituals, warmth, and spirit. Sol de Janeiro delivers a sensory experience beloved by multi-generational consumers worldwide, with clinically proven results, transformative textures, and transportive fragrances.

Headquartered in New York and launched as a digitally native brand, we have expanded globally with teams in Paris, London, and Germany. Our commitment to excellence has earned high-profile honors, including being named one of TIME100's 2024 Most Influential Companies, Fast Company's 2024 World's Most Innovative Companies, and WWD Beauty Inc's Power Brands of 2024, underscoring its leadership in the beauty industry and outstanding workplace. These accolades highlight our dedication to being a leading brand in the beauty industry and an exceptional workplace.

What You'll Do

This role will support the 2D graphics development within the Global Visual Merchandising team, reporting to the Senior Art Director - Brand 2D. Our team is focused on translating new product launches and creative campaigns into physical spaces and customer experiences, as well as directing the evolution of seasonal graphics and evergreen design systems within the brand's global retail environment, and cascading direction to regional teams for execution.

The Art Director – Global 2D VM (temp - perm) will be responsible for a mix of creative graphic design, evolving and updating design systems, development of guidelines defining creative direction and design of associated documents, and print production. We are a tight-knit, highly capable and well-respected team, working in a fast paced and sometimes high volume environment. We value collaboration and collegiality as much as intelligence and skill. A can-do attitude is a must!

What You'll Be Working On

• Contribute to the development of Visual Merchandising graphic work that is aligned with our forward-thinking brand goals and consistently elevates our in-store presence

• Partner with the SAD and Global 3D VM team to ensure that fixture and environmental 2D graphics are on-brand, communicate clearly and look great

• In partnership with the SAD, support the development of Global 2D VM guidelines, identifying and communicating design direction, usage case directives, execution and production standards and expectations, as well as designing the guidelines documents to brand standards

• In partnership with the SAD, support graphic development for events and dedicated animation spaces and create directives for global implementation

• Contribute to creative and visual development as the brand continues its evolution

• Turn around layouts and other assets quickly and efficiently, with keen attention to detail and quality of execution

• Organize and prepare 2D VM design files for final release to regional partners

Must Haves

• Minimum 3 years experience working in a VM 2D design or related creative role (mid to senior level designers will be considered)

• Beauty background strongly preferred, particularly prestige/luxury

• Degree preferred (BA/BFA degree in Graphic Design or Environmental Design) or commensurate work experience in 2D design for visual merchandising, visual display, experience design, or related areas

• Highly skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Strong portfolio, strong print design and print production background, particularly in large formats

• Strong understanding of composition and layout principles and messaging hierarchies

• Strong understanding of branding and graphic storytelling within the retail environment

• Understanding of 3D dimensional structures and spaces, and how 2D graphics relate to 3D fixtures, environments and executions

• Understanding of retailer and vendor specifications, technical drawings and planograms

• Understanding of design systems and able to articulate the nuances of design systems through explanatory guidelines

• High taste level with a sharp eye for detail and quality execution

• Flexible, nimble and comfortable working in a fast-paced and sometimes high-volume environment

• Able to gracefully receive feedback from creative team as well as multiple cross-functional partners, interpret it and apply it to the work

• Strong time management skills, able to juggle multiple projects and priorities, manage project timelines (with help from team PM) and meet deadlines

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

• Able to work both independently and collaboratively

• Strong communication skills with ability to articulate ideas clearly and concisely

• Awareness of current visual, industry and cultural trends

• Passionate and engaged in the work and industry

• Comfortable working in MS Office/Teams/Zoom/Asana

• Comfortable remotely working, communicating and presenting

• Willing and able to work out of the Midtown Manhattan NYC office as needed

• Experience with 3D software (Rhino, Keyshot, SketchUp) a plus but not required

• Experience with image retouching a plus but not required

• Experience with video editing & production a plus but not required

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Why Sol de Janeiro?

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Flexible hybrid work environment with opportunities for collaboration and growth
• Inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and celebrates individuality
• The chance to be part of a fast-growing, award-winning global beauty brand

The information contained herein is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee, as these may change or new ones may be assigned at any time.

Sol de Janeiro is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People Experience Team at [email protected].