Job Title: Art Director Location: New York, NY Reporting to: Executive Creative Director Department: Creative & Brand Hybrid Job Description: Salary Range: $90,000 - $115,000 (Exempt Full-Time) Location: New York, NY (In-Office 4 Days a Week, Remote Fridays) Position Overview: Bubble is looking for a visionary Art Director with 5+ years of beauty photo and video experience who knows how to translate brand identity into unforgettable visual moments. You’ll support the ECD to build and maintain Bubble’s visual brand expression – art directing across campaigns, social, product launches, and collaborations – bringing the brand to life in ways that feel fresh, authentic and culturally relevant. Job Duties & Responsibilities - Partner with the ECD, Design Director and Copy Director to concept and develop innovative 360 brand campaigns, product launches and collaborations - Execute photo and video shoots from moodboard to final edit – including casting, shot development, on-set art direction (photo, lighting and HMU direction) and post-production (overseeing retouching and video editing). - Translate strategic objectives into compelling, on-brand visuals that resonate with our target audience - Ensure design excellence, consistency, and attention to detail across all deliverables following brand guidelines (typography, composition, style and overall aesthetic) - Maintain an up-to-date understanding of design trends, pop culture, and competitor landscape, translating insights into scroll-stopping creative. - Maintain visual consistency while pushing creative boundaries - Present work to cross-functional partners and leadership with confidence and clarity - Collaborate with external vendors, including photographers, agents and production companies Expectations & Qualifications - 5+ years of experience in art direction, brand design, or related creative roles. - Beauty experience preferred. - A standout portfolio that shows bold, culturally relevant work, showcasing a range of campaign, digital and branding work - Advanced knowledge of photography and lighting. Prior on-set experience required. - Advanced knowledge of design tools (Adobe Creative Suite, Capture-One, Figma). Familiarity with video editing and/or animation software is a plus. - Experience leading creative projects from concept through execution - A sharp visual eye and a passion for aesthetics, storytelling, and cultural relevance - Confident, collaborative, and passionate about storytelling through visuals - A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with high creative standards - Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment - Flexibility to work under pressure and adjust to evolving needs and priorities

Develop and design concepts for client projects, execute campaign ideas across various mediums, and help brands establish their design identity while managing multiple projects and maintaining strong client relationships.

• Collaborate closely with Creative Director and Narrative Director for a cohesive creative vision of the game • Collaborate closely with Art team to contribute to and uphold the creative vision of the game • In collaboration with your art team, shepherd and guide the look of the project and elevate other artists' work to maintain craft quality • Weave through the existing art explorations and create a cohesive visual guide to rally the team behind • Develop milestones for art team through clear direction and sustainable scoping • Lead and manage relationships with external art contractors • Help grow, mentor, and guide the team, including directly managing art team members

• Work cross-functionally with internal teams to execute high-level creative vision across a variety of projects from conception to installation. • Set and lead concept development across campaigns and carve out space for your team to refine big ideas. • Manage client relationships and expectations, serving as a reliable source of information for project status and creative resources. • Develop a deep understanding of your design team’s capabilities and strengths in order to actively participate in the development of resourcing plans and general utilization of the creative team. • Manage teams of 4-8 people across multiple quick-moving projects. • Lead the strategic development of client assignments and new business opportunities. Develop and lead pitches to high-profile clients as needed. • Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and emerging tech, so the work stays sharp and forward-thinking. • Collaborate closely with production, technology and animation teams to help ensure that projects reach their full potential and are executed on time and on budget.