Art Director - Tampa - Apex Systems

    Apex Systems
    Apex Systems Tampa

    1 day ago

    $65,000 - $125,000 (USD) per year *
    Description

    Title: Art Director

    Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now.

    Department: Creative

    Reports to: Creative Director

    Type: On-site (Monday-Thursday), Remote (Friday) in Tampa, FL

    This role does offer a relocation stipend if you do not currently live in Tampa, FL.

    Role Overview We're searching for an Art Director who blends a love of beauty with sharp design instincts, clear creative judgment, and a true passion for mentoring others. This role reports directly to the Creative Director and manages 4 direct reports, serving as the day-to-day design lead and quality steward across all brand touchpoints. You'll be responsible for translating high-level brand direction into pixel-perfect executions, providing clear and constructive feedback to the design team, and spearheading campaigns and projects with confidence and independence. You'll also champion a social-first mindset, ensuring every idea and asset resonates with Gen Z consumers and feels culturally relevant across platforms. If you're energized by change, able to pivot priorities without losing focus, and can bring a calm, can-do attitude to every project (no matter how fast things move), you'll feel right at home.

    Major Green Flags If You:

    -Have a real passion for beauty; branding, packaging, product drops, and everything in between

    -Love rolling up your sleeves to design, art direct, and elevate work in equal measure

    -Naturally think in platform-specific content (what works on TikTok, Reels, and Stories and know how to adapt ideas to each channel while keeping them on-brand)

    -Have an instinct for what makes content scroll-stopping and packaging shelf-worthy

    -Can provide feedback that is clear, actionable, and elevates the work without micromanaging

    -Enjoy mentoring designers and raising the bar for every project, big or small

    -Are comfortable taking a campaign from concept to completion without heavy handholding

    -Believe brand consistency and creative innovation go hand-in-hand

    Responsibilities

    -Creative Leadership & Brand Stewardship

    -Serve as the right hand to the Creative Director, owning day-to-day design quality and consistency

    -Translate creative vision into design briefs, moodboards, and final assets across campaigns, launches, and brand initiatives

    -Lead and mentor a team of designers, ensuring work is pixel-perfect, on-brand, and delivered on schedule

    -Provide timely, constructive feedback that helps designers grow and strengthens the final output

    -Collaborate closely with the Director of Creative Operations to keep projects moving efficiently

    Campaign Development & Execution

    -Spearhead the development of omnichannel campaigns with a social-first approach, concepting and executing ideas that are optimized for TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms where Gen Z discovers and engages with beauty brands

    -Ensure all creative work is designed for shareability, trend relevance, and thumb-stopping impact on social channels " Concept and art direct photo and video shoots that bring products and brand storytelling to life

    -Own visual direction for new product launches, including packaging design oversight and go-to-market assets

    -Create and refine design systems, templates, and brand tools to ensure scalability and alignment

    Production & Cross-Functional Collaboration

    -Work with copywriters, marketers, and external partners to develop cohesive creative solutions

    -Oversee the preparation of print-ready and digital-ready files, ensuring all specs are precise and error-free

    -Partner with the Creative Director to continuously evolve the brand aesthetic in response to trends and consumer insights

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    -Support the creation of sales tools, retailer materials, and internal brand communications as needed

    Qualifications

    -7+ years of experience in graphic design, art direction, or brand creative roles (beauty or CPG preferred)

    -Strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional visual storytelling, campaign development, and design execution

    -Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

    -Experience leading creative teams and giving feedback that inspires and guides

    -Deep understanding of social and digital content best practices and beauty design trends

    -Highly organized, with the ability to balance multiple fast-moving projects without losing sight of the details

    -Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to partner across teams and present work confidently

    Bonus If You:

    -Have experience building or scaling brands from startup to national presence

    -Are passionate about packaging design, material innovation, and sensory storytelling

    -Bring 2D and 3D rendering expertise to help visualize packaging, merchandising, and creative concepts in a compelling way

    -Nerd out over print finishes, color matching, and production specs

    * This salary range is an estimation made by beBee
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