Kith
201-500 employees
Retail
Fashion
Apparel
About Kith
Kith is a New York-based lifestyle brand and retail establishment founded by Ronnie Fieg in 2011. The company operates a chain of retail stores and offers a curated selection of streetwear, footwear, and apparel, blending fashion, culture, and community. Kith is known for its innovative collaborations with major brands and its unique in-store experiences, including a cereal bar concept. The brand has grown to become a significant player in the contemporary fashion and retail industry, emphasizing quality, design, and cultural relevance.
4 months ago
Junior Art Director
Williamsburg, Brooklyn - Office
Full-time
Entry Level
Art Director
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Description
- The Junior Art Director, Men’s will play a key role in shaping the visual identity of Kith Men’s across ecommerce and creative projects.
- This role is ideal for someone with a strong aesthetic point of view and cultural awareness who’s ready to grow under mentorship while taking independent ownership of day-to-day creative execution.
- You’re organized, curious, and driven; ready to learn, contribute, and grow within a fast-moving creative team.
- Responsibilities include driving and managing all men’s ecommerce photoshoots—maintaining visual standards, overseeing styling and photography, casting, and retouching notes.
- Work closely with the Art Director, Men’s by researching and gathering creative references for campaigns, editorials, and seasonal storytelling, and assist on set for key shoots.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, styling, design, and production to bring creative projects from concept to completion.
- Curate and guide image selects for web, social, and marketing channels to ensure brand consistency.
- Balance multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
- Receive, interpret, and apply creative feedback with openness and professionalism, focusing on growth and refinement.
- Organizing and attending casting appointments.
- Travel for shoots within New York, and potential for travel beyond.
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Requirements
- 2+ years of experience as an art director, designer, or related creative role, with some on-set experience preferred.
- A portfolio demonstrating a strong aesthetic point of view, cultural fluency, and clear creative perspective.
- Robust knowledge of photography, design, visual research, and creative references, with a strong understanding of composition, tone, and lighting.
- Proven ability to manage shoots or creative projects independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of Adobe creative suite, Figma, and Capture One.
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with shifting priorities.
- Deep understanding of brands, fashion, and culture relevant to the Kith world.
- A fast learner who’s receptive to feedback and eager to grow creatively, taking on higher level creative projects over time.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- On-site work environment
- Creative growth opportunities
- Travel opportunities for shoots within and beyond New York