amika means friend. we’re a fearless, Brooklyn-born, salon-raised haircare brand + a friend to all hair, hairstylists, the planet + you.
we’re rooted in clinical results. each product is infused with our intoxicating scent + powered by our superfruit soul, sea buckthorn. known as one of earth’s most omega-rich plant sources, this potent berry nourishes your skin, scalp + strands.
we’re a proud pal to the planet + certified B-Corp. from sustainably sourced ingredients + recyclable packaging to our energy-saving production processes, we pledge to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, waste + energy to reach Net Zero by 2030.
having grown up in salons, we know better than anyone how important stylists are—they’re our confidantes + community. Think of us as your at-home hairapist, here to empower self-expression + bring joy to your haircare experience. all hair is welcome™.
the job:
amika is looking for a Senior Art Director who can think in big, culture-shaping ideas and execute them with precision and style. You’ll be leading the visual side of our largest 2026 campaigns—high-craft, trend-aware work that flexes across OOH, digital, social, retail, influencer activations, and events. This is a chance to work in-house without giving up the creative pace, autonomy, and cultural edge of an agency—plus, you’ll have direct visibility with the CEO and CMO.
day rate: $600 - $750 per day
location: hybrid (must be based in NYC/NJ + have the right to work in the US)
what you'll do:
- Concept & Design 360 Campaigns: Lead visual development from brainstorm to final execution for campaigns that live across every touchpoint
- Social-First Thinking: Ideate campaign extensions that are inherently shareable and tailor creative for each platform’s nuances while maintaining brand cohesion
- Collaborate Closely: Partner with copywriters, designers, and marketing to ensure visuals and messaging work as one unified idea
- Set the Visual Standard: Create mood boards, storyboards, and art direction guides that inspire internal teams and external partners
- Oversee Execution: Guide designers and vendors through final production, ensuring every asset meets the highest level of craft
- Support on Set: Ensure visual direction translates seamlessly during shoots—both photo and video
- Trend Spotting: Keep the brand ahead of beauty, fashion, and cultural trends and identify opportunities for visual innovation
- Maximize Assets: Work with the social and content teams to ensure campaign shoots produce a diverse library of content for ongoing use
must haves:
- 7+ years in agency art direction, with beauty experience required; adjacent industries (fashion, lifestyle, luxury) a plus
- A portfolio of high-craft, culturally fluent work that’s lived across all major channels
- Proven ability to create big ideas that adapt into platform-specific executions without losing impact
- Strong verbal presentation skills and a confident, strategic POV
- Highly collaborative, resourceful, and energized by fast-moving, lean teams
ready to apply?
please click the link below that will bring you to our careers page where you can submit your application + resume (cover letter optional). a member of our team will be in touch soon!
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What We Do
Hi there, we’re amika. A friend to hair, hairstylists, her, him, them and you. 10 collections created for every hair type, texture and style - all hair is welcome. We were kind and clean before it was a thing. Cruelty-free, Vegan and free from harsh chemicals like sulfates, parabens, dea, mit, mcit and over 1,300 ingredients on our “no list”. Going greener is top of mind, so we’ve partnered with Terracycle to recycle the unrecyclable and will begin switching to 90% PCR bottles by 2021. Founded in Brooklyn, we’re a collective of creatives, hair stylists, chemists and product enthusiasts. We create the style, products and packaging; take our own photographs and make our own films. We write our own copy and we do our own marketing, sales, finance and education.
