Associate Creative Director

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 seeking an Associate Creative Director (ACD) to lead the now of the brand, driving day-to-day creative leadership, scaling campaigns across channels, and ensuring everything we put into the world lands with consistency, craft, cultural relevance, but more over evolves the brand little by little, day by day.this role is less about setting the long-term vision and more about making it real today. You’ll translate creative direction into fully realized, multi-channel campaign systems, blow out ideas across every vertical, and keep work moving at pace without sacrificing quality. You’ll manage teams, solve problems in real time, and ensure amika shows up powerfully across high-volume, fast-moving touchpoints.salary: $135,000 - $155,000 + bonuslocation: hybrid (must be based in NYC, willing to come onsite 3 days a week + have the right to work in the US)what you'll do:Team Oversight & LeadershipLead and oversee the day-to-day work of the creative team across art direction, digital design, visual merchandising, video, photography, and motionOwn day-to-day creative decision-making, reviews, and feedback loopsMentor and grow creative talent, fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and craft excellenceBalance team focus across campaigns, evergreen content, and quick-turn asks, troubleshooting creative bottlenecks as they ariseServe as the primary creative point of contact for internal partners during executionCreative Direction & Brand InfluenceTranslate Creative Director vision into fully realized, multi-channel campaign systemsBlow out campaigns across all creative verticals with speed, clarity, and consistencyEnsure campaigns are executed on brief, on time, and at a high creative barUphold and evolve amika’s brand perspective across campaigns, evergreen content, social, retail, digital, influencer activations, and eventsInfluence the creative development process by guiding concepts, sharpening ideas, and pushing work to meet brand and cultural standardsEnsure social extensions and platform-native content are integrated into every campaign and evergreen deliverableShare ownership with the Creative Director over quality control across imagery, video, and design (retouching, editing, finishing, and brand consistency)Evergreen & Always-On ContentOversee ongoing creative needs beyond campaign launches, including social-first adaptations, email, PDP/dotcom updates, and retail creativeEnsure evergreen storytelling reflects amika’s voice while staying fresh, relevant, and aligned with broader brand campaignsMaintain strong visual cohesion and craft across high-volume, fast-moving outputsCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Brand, Marketing, Social, Digital, and Product teams to translate strategy into clear creative executionRepresent creative in cross-functional meetings when needed, ensuring alignment and momentumPartner with Creative Operations to help shape and uphold creative standards and best practices—streamlining processes while protecting space for creative excellenceFlag risks early and propose creative solutions that keep work moving forwardCultural Relevance & Brand POVStay deeply tapped into beauty, fashion, and cultural trends to influence both evergreen and campaign workHelp take a brand with a cult following and scale its creative impact into cultural dominanceEnsure amika consistently shows up with boldness, clarity, and cultural fluency across all channelsPost-Production & Video WorkflowsOversee the creative quality of post-production across brand films and social-first contentGuide video and motion teams in creating versatile cutdowns and adaptations that maximize campaign shoots across paid, organic, and retail channelsEnsure consistency in pacing, sound design, finishing, and overall video craftmust haves: 8+ years of creative experience; beauty or fashion experience strongly preferredProven experience scaling 360 campaigns across digital, social, DTC, and retailStrong portfolio demonstrating elevated craft, brand systems thinking, and executional rigorMultidisciplinary background with a foundation in design and art directionDeep understanding of digital-first creative best practices across the funnelExperience leading and mentoring creative teams in fast-paced environmentsStrong eye for visual storytelling, motion, and social-native creativeConfident decision-maker who thrives in ambiguity and momentumSomeone who genuinely enjoys making work better, faster, and clearer—for the team and the brandready 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!