Associate Art Director

About KREWE

KREWE is an independent, high-fashion eyewear brand rooted in the vibrant culture and boundless creativity of our hometown, New Orleans - and now proudly headquartered in both New Orleans and New York City. Since our launch in 2013, KREWE has grown into a dynamic brand celebrated for its distinctive, handcrafted sun and optical frames that reflect a deep commitment to quality,  individuality, and design.

In 2022, we opened the doors to our NYC headquarters in the heart of the Meatpacking District, building a second home for the brand that brings New Orleans’ culture, creativity, and energy to one of the world’s most iconic design capitals. Our presence now spans brick-and-mortar boutiques, mobile retail concepts, and a thriving e-commerce platform - alongside distribution through premier independents and top national retailers. Celebrated for our unique approach to design, KREWE has cultivated a loyal following among style-conscious consumers and influential tastemakers.

As we continue to expand, we’re looking for passionate, driven, and innovative individuals to join our talented team. At KREWE our work is fast-paced, collaborative, and deeply mission-driven. Our people are high-performing and ambitious - not just about hitting goals, but about building something that’s original, culturally rooted and globally resonant. Every team member at KREWE has the opportunity to own their role and make a lasting impact. If this sounds like the right environment for you we invite you to apply below.

KREWE is seeking an Associate Art Director to support the continued development and evolution of the brand’s visual identity. Working closely with the Art Director, this role will help translate creative vision into refined, consumer-facing work across campaigns, product launches, retail environments, and digital channels. The position requires both strong conceptual thinking and exceptional design craft, with the ability to guide execution across a multidisciplinary creative team.This is a hands-on role for a designer & creative with strong taste, production awareness, and a deep appreciation for visual storytelling.

This role is based in our New York City Headquarters 5 days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Art Director in developing and executing KREWE’s visual identity across campaigns and brand initiatives
• Lead design execution for global campaigns & activations
• Oversee day-to-day output from the design & photo teams, maintaining a consistent standard of craft and quality
• Translate creative direction into thoughtful design systems that scale across channels
• Develop concept-driven design rooted in strong typography, composition, and visual hierarchy
• Contribute to campaign development through casting input, prop styling, wardrobe direction, and visual research
• Lead & collaborate with photographers, stylists, and production partners to bring creative concepts to life
• Support shoot preparation and on-set creative execution as needed
• Ensure creative work translates seamlessly from concept through final production

Requirements:

• 6–8+ years of design experience within luxury, fashion, lifestyle, or agency environments
• A portfolio demonstrating exceptional taste, typography, and attention to detail
• Strong conceptual thinking paired with refined execution
• Experience working across campaigns, brand storytelling, and multi-channel design systems
• Deep knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
• Strong understanding of print production and design for physical environments
• Experience collaborating with photo and video teams on creative production
• Clear communication skills and the ability to articulate creative decisions
• A collaborative mindset and passion for building a world-class brand

Benefits and Perks:

• Competitive wage
• Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
• Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage 
• FSA Plan & HSA Program 
• 401(K) Investment Options
• Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Quarterly Cultural Spend
• Ongoing Training and Development, an Educational Allowance
• 10 paid holidays and Paid Time Off accrual
• KREWE employee quarterly frame allowance (of course!)

Salary (for New York only): Up to $115,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. 

This reflects the base salary for this position. Compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, certifications, and business needs. In addition to base pay, KREWE offers annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Diversity and Inclusion: 

KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.