Freelance Senior Art Director

amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you.

we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands.

we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030.

having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome.

the job:

amika is looking for a Senior Art Director who can think in big, culture-shaping ideas and execute them with precision and style. You’ll be leading the visual side of our largest 2026 campaigns—high-craft, trend-aware work that flexes across OOH, digital, social, retail, influencer activations, and events. This is a chance to work in-house without giving up the creative pace, autonomy, and cultural edge of an agency—plus, you’ll have direct visibility with the CEO and CMO.

day rate: $600 - $750 per day

location: hybrid (must be based in NYC/NJ + have the right to work in the US)

what you'll do:

• Concept & Design 360 Campaigns: Lead visual development from brainstorm to final execution for campaigns that live across every touchpoint
• Social-First Thinking: Ideate campaign extensions that are inherently shareable and tailor creative for each platform’s nuances while maintaining brand cohesion
• Collaborate Closely: Partner with copywriters, designers, and marketing to ensure visuals and messaging work as one unified idea
• Set the Visual Standard: Create mood boards, storyboards, and art direction guides that inspire internal teams and external partners
• Oversee Execution: Guide designers and vendors through final production, ensuring every asset meets the highest level of craft
• Support on Set: Ensure visual direction translates seamlessly during shoots—both photo and video
• Trend Spotting: Keep the brand ahead of beauty, fashion, and cultural trends and identify opportunities for visual innovation
• Maximize Assets: Work with the social and content teams to ensure campaign shoots produce a diverse library of content for ongoing use

must haves:

• 7+ years in agency art direction, with beauty experience required; adjacent industries (fashion, lifestyle, luxury) a plus
• A portfolio of high-craft, culturally fluent work that’s lived across all major channels
• Proven ability to create big ideas that adapt into platform-specific executions without losing impact
• Strong verbal presentation skills and a confident, strategic POV
• Highly collaborative, resourceful, and energized by fast-moving, lean teams

ready to apply?

please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!