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 + bonus location: 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 & Leadership  Lead and oversee the day-to-day work of the creative team across art direction, digital design, visual merchandising, video, photography, and motion  Own day-to-day creative decision-making, reviews, and feedback loops  Mentor and grow creative talent, fostering a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and craft excellence  Balance team focus across campaigns, evergreen content, and quick-turn asks, troubleshooting creative bottlenecks as they arise  Serve as the primary creative point of contact for internal partners during execution  Creative Direction & Brand Influence  Translate Creative Director vision into fully realized, multi-channel campaign systems  Blow out campaigns across all creative verticals with speed, clarity, and consistency  Ensure campaigns are executed on brief, on time, and at a high creative bar  Uphold and evolve amika’s brand perspective across campaigns, evergreen content, social, retail, digital, influencer activations, and events  Influence the creative development process by guiding concepts, sharpening ideas, and pushing work to meet brand and cultural standards  Ensure social extensions and platform-native content are integrated into every campaign and evergreen deliverable  Share ownership with the Creative Director over quality control across imagery, video, and design (retouching, editing, finishing, and brand consistency)  Evergreen & Always-On Content  Oversee ongoing creative needs beyond campaign launches, including social-first adaptations, email, PDP/dotcom updates, and retail creative  Ensure evergreen storytelling reflects amika’s voice while staying fresh, relevant, and aligned with broader brand campaigns  Maintain strong visual cohesion and craft across high-volume, fast-moving outputs  Cross-Functional Collaboration  Work closely with Brand, Marketing, Social, Digital, and Product teams to translate strategy into clear creative execution  Represent creative in cross-functional meetings when needed, ensuring alignment and momentum  Partner with Creative Operations to help shape and uphold creative standards and best practices—streamlining processes while protecting space for creative excellence  Flag risks early and propose creative solutions that keep work moving forward  Cultural Relevance & Brand POV  Stay deeply tapped into beauty, fashion, and cultural trends to influence both evergreen and campaign work  Help take a brand with a cult following and scale its creative impact into cultural dominance  Ensure amika consistently shows up with boldness, clarity, and cultural fluency across all channels  Post-Production & Video Workflows  Oversee the creative quality of post-production across brand films and social-first content  Guide video and motion teams in creating versatile cutdowns and adaptations that maximize campaign shoots across paid, organic, and retail channels  Ensure consistency in pacing, sound design, finishing, and overall video craft  must haves: 8+ years of creative experience; beauty or fashion experience strongly preferred  Proven experience scaling 360 campaigns across digital, social, DTC, and retail  Strong portfolio demonstrating elevated craft, brand systems thinking, and executional rigor  Multidisciplinary background with a foundation in design and art direction  Deep understanding of digital-first creative best practices across the funnel  Experience leading and mentoring creative teams in fast-paced environments  Strong eye for visual storytelling, motion, and social-native creative  Confident decision-maker who thrives in ambiguity and momentum  Someone who genuinely enjoys making work better, faster, and clearer—for the team and the brand  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! Locations: Brooklyn, NY