Art Director (Social) Luxury Fashion

Freelance Art Director - Luxury Fashion (Hybrid NYC). For the right candidate, this client will consider DIRECT FULLTIMEOur luxury fashion client is seeking a Freelance Art Director to lead and execute compelling creative across social, digital, ecommerce, and print channels. This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership role responsible for elevating the brand's visual identity and social presence while managing a high-volume creative pipeline.Location: NYC Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 remote; up to 4 onsite during peak periods)Key Responsibilities * Partner with the Senior Art Director to oversee creative execution across all brand touchpoints. * Lead the development of social-first, platform-native content that drives engagement and brand growth. * Manage and mentor creative team members, providing direction and feedback. * Oversee creative direction for campaigns, ecommerce content, photoshoots, and brand assets. * Collaborate with marketing, ecommerce, production, and social teams to deliver cohesive 360-degree campaigns. * Manage freelancers, agencies, and external creative partners as needed.Requirements * 5-7+ years of Art Direction experience, preferably in-house. * Strong background in luxury, contemporary fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brands. * Proven experience leading and mentoring creative teams. * Expertise across social, digital marketing, ecommerce, campaign development, and brand storytelling. * Experience concepting and directing photoshoots. * Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to execution. * Strong network of photographers, stylists, producers, and creative partners preferred. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and hit the ground running.Ideal Background: Contemporary and fashion-forward brands. Big-box retail experience is not preferred.In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data. This position is onsite and requires you to work closely with other individuals in a collaborative team environment.BenefitsCreative Circle's Freelance Employee benefits package includes eligibility for Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) medical plan, dental/vision/term life package, discount prescription program, critical illness, accident, tele-behavioral health, and 401(k) plan. Sick leave is provided to Candidates whose assignment work location is in a state or city subject to sick leave laws. A Minimum Value (MV) PPO medical plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and paid holiday eligibility are based on length and dates of service. Looking forward to receiving your resume through our website and going over the position with you. Clicking apply is the best way to apply, but you may also: Email your resume in Word to: [email protected]Please do NOT change the email subject line in any way. You must keep the JobID: : PK3-1991783L762 -- in the email subject line for your application to be considered.* Pamela Koenig - Senior Recruiter For Creative Circle to represent you for this opportunity, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa such as a H-1B, TN, or O visa. We do not support or provide training for STEM/OPT programs. Additionally, you must be physically located in and perform the work for our client in the United States. This job was first posted by Creative Circle on 07/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth Creative Circle is an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ances