Aquent

Compensation

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Be part of our retail client’s next chapter. This is a unique opportunity for a highly creative and strategic Senior Art Director to define the vision and execution of their seasonal campaigns and everyday creative across both in-store and online channels. We’re looking for someone who pairs a strong aesthetic eye with the ability to carry concepts through the full creative process—from ideation to polished final assets. This role will sit at the intersection of brand, marketing, and merchandising—bringing ideas to life in ways that resonate deeply with our guest, while elevating and evolving the brand voice. Location: Remote + (Houston HQ travel preferred) Type: Temp to Perm Experience: 7+ years, Retail / Fashion Experince a must What You’ll Own • Creative direction and vision for seasonal campaigns, product stories, and everyday brand moments across stores, e-commerce, social, and digital marketing. • Partnering with Creative, Marketing, and Merchandising teams to develop cohesive concepts that inspire our core audience. • Overseeing the entire creative production process—concepting, photoshoots, editing, retouching, and final image selection. • Guiding and mentoring designers and cross-functional creative partners, setting the bar for high-quality design and storytelling. • Collaborating with external vendors, agencies, and photographers to deliver standout assets. • Ensuring consistency of brand identity and creative voice across all touchpoints. What You Bring • 7+ years of experience in art direction, with a strong background in fashion, retail, or lifestyle brands. • A portfolio that demonstrates campaign development and storytelling across multi-channel platforms. • Experience overseeing post-production workflows, including editing, retouching, and final image approvals. • Photo direction experience a plus but not required. • Ability to translate brand strategy into inspiring, consumer-centric creative. • Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. • Strong leadership, collaboration, and communication skills. You’ll Thrive Here If You • Love the build: You’re energized by change and see whitespace as possibility, not chaos. • See beyond the numbers: You know that storytelling and timing matter just as much as accuracy. • Believe retail isn’t dead—just different: You’re curious about consumer behavior, digital shifts, and how finance fuels relevance. • Lead with humility and high standards: You expect a lot of yourself and your team, and you roll up your sleeves to help them get there.