Associate Art Director- Owala.

The Associate Art Director will partner closely with the Creative Director to translate creative vision into compelling visual content across platforms. This role will lead art direction for photography, social content, and video, ensuring each project is conceptually strong and visually cohesive. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking and original ideas with the hands-on design skills to bring concepts to life. Working with creative and marketing partners, this person will guide projects from initial concept through final delivery while maintaining quality and brand consistency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Creative Director to develop and evolve the brand’s visual language and creative strategy.

• Develop and present original visual concepts that communicate brand messages and resonate with target audiences.

• Direct photography, select visual elements, and oversee retouching to ensure high-quality imagery.

• Create and curate platform-specific social content, including stories, reels, and images that drive engagement.

• Art direct video shoots, develop storyboards, and collaborate with motion designers to create a cohesive visual narrative.

• Create detailed layouts, digital sketches, mood boards, and shoot decks to communicate concepts during presentations and production.

• Oversee projects from concept through delivery, directing photographers, videographers, and editors to maintain quality and brand consistency.

• Provide clear, actionable feedback to junior designers and freelancers to support their development.

• Respond to feedback, solve creative challenges, and adapt work to meet production schedules and deadlines.

• Collaborate with brand managers, digital marketers, photo and video production teams, and copywriters.

Required Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of experience in a creative agency or fast-paced in-house environment, supported by a strong portfolio of produced work.

• Demonstrated ability to turn audience and brand insights into integrated campaign concepts across channels.

• Proven experience art directing photo and video shoots and creating shoot decks.

• Ability to quickly sketch or rough out ideas and develop them into polished digital executions.

• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite and familiarity with Figma and AI-assisted design exploration tools.

• Strong presentation and communication skills, including the ability to explain and support creative decisions with stakeholders.

• Ability to contribute expertise in a collaborative environment and work effectively across teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and responsiveness to feedback.

• Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines while maintaining a cohesive creative vision.