Art Director

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 remote)——The RoleWe are seeking a highly conceptual, focused, and curious Art Director to join our team.This is a hybrid role based out of our New York or Palo Alto office and is ideal for someone who moves fluidly between autonomous design work and creative leadership.The Art Director is equally comfortable crafting refined visual identities, shaping brand strategy, writing briefs for photographers, managing client relationships, and representing the studio with clarity and confidence.We work with a global client base at the very top of their respective categories. As such, we value professionalism, diligence, thoughtful communication, and exceptional creative output. The Art Director plays a critical role in preserving and elevating the studio’s reputation while continuing to evolve the visual language of our portfolio.From brand strategy and visual identity through digital application, campaigns, decks, books, packaging, and environments, the Art Director will own their work while collaborating closely with the studio’s Creative Directors, designers, vendors, and clients.——ResponsibilitiesLead brand concept development, visual exploration, and execution across multiple projectsServe as a primary point of contact for assigned clients, managing expectations, scope, schedules, budgets, and contract considerationsMaintain a clear creative vision from concept through execution—building iconic brands with cohesive identity systems, confident art direction, and thoughtful detailCraft compelling, concise presentations that are as considered and provocative as the work itselfGuide and manage designers with a calm, clear, and collaborative leadership styleLiaise with partners and collaborators (developers, hospitality groups, architects,photographers, fabricators) to ensure excellence at every stageLead design production across digital, print, signage, and environmental applications with the highest standards of executionMaintain an active curiosity for culture, design, and branding—ensuring the work remains distinctive, timeless, and never trend-driven——Who You Are5–7 years of experience at top-tier studios or in-house creative teams within luxury real estate, hospitality, lifestyle, or cultural sectorsA refined visual sensibility and elevated typographic instincts—your taste is evident in everything you produceConfident presenting and defending ideas in front of clients with patience, personality, and humilityAble to think several steps ahead—pushing ideas further while knowing when to edit, refine, or abandon work in service of clarity, schedule, and business realitiesMastery of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and FigmaCurious and experimental across both tactile design (hand sketching, printmaking, texture creation) and motion (logo animation, kinetic typography, moving imagery)Intermediate experience in After Effects and PremiereGenuine interest and working knowledge of generative AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Visual Electric, Synthesia, Sora)Equally adept at building a strategic deck, designing a hotel keycard, or setting a book with disciplined typographic systemsAdvanced knowledge of print production and UX/UI best practicesThoughtful, humble, and earnest—you seek beauty, clarity, and impact in everything you doSomeone who moves with the speed of lightning and the precision of a Swiss clock——Bonus PointsExperience with motion design or creative direction for photography and videoFamiliarity with residential real estate development and/or hospitalityA deep appreciation for language, writing, naming, and editorial storytellingWorking knowledge of architectural software (AutoCAD, Rhino, SketchUp)Fluency with visual research platforms such as Cosmos, Savee, Hypra Studio, Death To Stock, and similar——What We OfferHybrid flexibility with a home base in our Palo Alto or NYC officePaid time off and studio-wide breaksHealth, dental, and vision insuranceMentorship, growth, and a supportive team environmentOpportunities for domestic and international travel for projects and industry eventsA chance to help shape a studio defining what’s next in luxury, design, and brand——To ApplyRequirementsPlease send a brief note of interest, your portfolio (PDF or link), resume, and salary requirements to info@pandiscio.green with the subject line:ART DIRECTOR / [Your Name]