[Hiring] Art Director - School House @Fortress Brand

Who we are:

School House, part of Fortress Brand, is a young and growing multi-disciplinary creative agency specializing in cut-through strategy, engaging creative and immersive environments for the world's most in-demand beauty brands with an office in New York City. School Houseis built to mirror that of an in-house creative studio with dedicated talent across key creative disciplines needed in today's beauty market: brand and commercial strategy, branding and visual design, creative production, digital and social design, industrial design, visual merchandising, and architectural design. Select clients include Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare, Perfect Diary, Ami Cole, La Mer, Malin + Goetz, Tata Harper Skincare, L'Occitane en Provence, Joanna Czech, Elemis, Devacurl, and MyGlamm.

Role Summary:

School House is looking for an Art Director with experience in coming up with, shaping and delivering remarkable creative ideas, campaigns, and strengthening brands. Must have a strong background in strategic thinkin and a strong understanding of storytelling through content. Must have excellent communication skills, and the ability to put together compelling presentations, articulate and explain ideas. In this role, you will be involved in all stages of the creative process, from strategy and concept development and must see through to execution and production to ensure the highest quality content.

 

We are looking for individuals that have previous experience in the Beauty and Wellness environment and understand the nuances and requirements of the industry and specific retailers, such as Sephora and Ulta.

Responsibilities:

Maintain a clear understanding of project objectives from ideation to completion

• Be autonomous in time and project management
• Can prioritize and effectively manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain consistent and open communication with the internal team, clients, and external contractors on project status and needs
• Contribute to the collaborative and supportive culture of School House

Requirements

Qualifications:

Self-starter and independent-minded

• Have openness and a desire to learn and grow
• Demonstrate a positive, can-do attitude

Ability to learn and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to multitask and manage several projects simultaneously
• 6+ years of agency experience
• Strong knowledge of packaging design & branding design
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite
• Ensure high standards and quality assurance across all work produced so that it is cohesive, consistent, and brand-aligned
• A constant evaluation of internal processes to identify and recommend improvements
• Personal interest in beauty, wellness, and lifestyle

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• 401k
• Fully Remote working with the option of in-office NYC
• Unlimited PTO

 

Salary range: $100,000 - $120,000