Associate Art Director, Social Creative

Responsibilities

• Lead creative concept development for organic and paid social campaigns across Instagram, TikTok, Meta, Pinterest, and emerging platforms, translating seasonal priorities and brand initiatives into compelling, social-first creative.
• Art direct and execute digital content across still imagery, motion, video, Reels, Stories, and platform-native formats, ensuring a sophisticated and consistent visual standard.
• Develop original creative concepts and content opportunities that push the brand forward, balancing cultural relevance, platform innovation, and David Yurman’s established luxury aesthetic.
• Drive art direction for photography and video productions, including still life, product, lifestyle, and talent-focused shoots, collaborating with photographers, directors, stylists, producers, and external creative partners.
• Establish cohesive visual storytelling across campaigns and social initiatives, maintaining consistency in composition, typography, color, imagery, and overall creative direction while developing distinct approaches for individual collections and franchises.
• Create compelling creative presentations, including concept decks, moodboards, storyboards, and visual references that clearly communicate creative vision to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams, including Social, Marketing, Digital, eCommerce, Copy, and Production, to develop integrated creative solutions aligned with brand objectives, business priorities, and timelines.
• Translate creative strategy into thoughtful, high-quality design executions, maintaining a hands-on approach throughout concepting, design development, production, and final delivery.
• Collaborate on creative performance and optimization, leveraging platform insights, audience engagement, and campaign learnings to inform future concepts and continuously improve creative effectiveness.
• Provide creative guidance to junior designers and external partners, offering clear, constructive feedback while maintaining a high standard of craft and execution.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in art direction, graphic design, or digital creative, preferably within luxury, fashion, jewelry, beauty, or premium lifestyle brands.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional design sensibility, conceptual thinking, art direction, and sophisticated digital and social creative executions.
• Deep understanding of social media platforms, content formats, creative best practices, and the nuances of organic and paid social.
• Proven ability to develop original creative concepts and translate them into compelling visual narratives across photography, video, motion, and design.
• Experience art directing photography and video productions, with a strong understanding of lighting, composition, styling, image selection, and postproduction.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. Experience with After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Figma strongly preferred.
• Expert understanding of typography, color, composition, layout, visual hierarchy, and design principles, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to articulate creative concepts, present ideas, and incorporate feedback effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Highly organized, proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a strong sense of creative ownership and accountability.

Preferred

• Familiarity with emerging creative technologies, including AI-assisted design, image generation, and content development, is a plus
• Experience with Frame.io, Monday.com, or similar creative workflow and project management tools is a plus

Benefits

• access to healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan
• bonus
• employee discounts
• Summer Fridays (corporate roles)
• generous paid time off
• sick time
• and more