Brand Concept Art Director- BEAUTY

The Opportunity

Aquent Studios is seeking an exceptional Brand Concept Art Director to spearhead the creative execution of multi-channel campaigns. This pivotal role calls for a creative powerhouse who effortlessly blends the mind of a director, the hand of an artist, and the voice of a storyteller. You will translate complex marketing goals into powerful conceptual narratives that deeply resonate with diverse target audiences, defining the aesthetic and emotional landscape for comprehensive brand campaigns and video content. This is your chance to set the creative benchmark and guide ideas to life before the camera even rolls, making a significant impact on a global scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Define the overall artistic vision, tone, and visual language for comprehensive brand campaigns and video content, setting the creative benchmark for excellence.
• Translate complex marketing goals into powerful conceptual narratives that deeply resonate with diverse target audiences across various platforms.
• Create clear, dynamic, and sequential storyboards and animatics, meticulously mapping out concepts, pacing, framing, and cinematic flow to guide flawless production.
• Partner seamlessly with marketers, designers, and external production teams, ensuring a unified and consistent brand voice across all touchpoints and creative endeavors.
• Oversee and design critical visual assets, including mood boards, style frames, and campaign layouts, while guiding video production workflows from inception to completion.

Must-Have Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience as an Art Director, Concept Artist, or Creative Lead, gained within a fast-paced agency environment or an innovative in-house brand team.
• An exceptional portfolio demonstrating advanced capability in visual storytelling and the ability to translate scripts and abstract ideas into actionable, compelling storyboard frames.
• Mastery of industry-standard design tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, or equivalent software, alongside expertise in sketching and storyboarding applications.
• Exceptional presentation and leadership skills, with a demonstrated ability to pitch complex concepts effectively and persuasively to stakeholders and clients.
• Proficient knowledge of video editing, motion design principles, and the intricacies of post-production pipelines.
• A foundational understanding of CG production flows, having worked with and grasped its fundamental processes.