2D Artist

• Support the 2D graphics development within the Americas Visual Merchandising team, reporting to the Senior Art Director, Global Visual Merchandising.
• Develop and adapt visual merchandising artwork for Americas retail environments (e.g. Sephora, Ulta), ensuring all executions align with global brand guidelines.
• Translate Global Guidelines to regional adaptations, creating artwork for retailer fixture variations, and print production, while collaborating closely with Global VM and regional partners to consistently elevate our in-store presence.
• Ensure brand design standards are upheld and style guide is adhered to.

Senior Designer, 2D VM

• Design 2D effects, both hand-drawn and digitally composited, that elevate character performance and enhance the emotional weight and cinematic quality of every scene
• Collaborate with the Production Designer, show leadership, and Visual Development artists to iterate on and develop magical effects
• Brainstorm, define, and help establish the visual language for varying styles of magic across the film
• Maintain consistency and nuance in effects style and timing across sequences, factoring in weight, physics, and elemental performance within a narrative context
• Apply core animation principles to ensure fluid, believable motion and clear, readable silhouettes
• Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical and creative effects challenges within pipeline constraints

2D Effects Artist – Temporary, Freelance

• Create easy-to-shop graphics for seasonal gondola updates and permanent fixtures across multiple retailers
• Develop artwork for promotional spaces including endcaps, tables, towers, windows, pop-ups, and in-store animations
• Contribute to concepting and brainstorming for seasonal programs and live merch decks, offering ideas and visual solutions
• Produce print-ready files that meet retailer-specific specs, production requirements, and timelines
• Collaborate with Trade Marketing to bring campaigns to life while maintaining brand consistency across retailers and regions
• Adapt and roll out artwork for international markets, including adjustments for language, currency, and regional preferences (translations provided)
• Oversee a high volume of projects per season, partnering with Project Managers to ensure accuracy, organization, and on-time delivery
• Manage routing updates and feedback implementation, ensuring all changes are accurately reflected prior to release
• Stay current on design trends while maintaining a strong understanding of the beauty industry
• Assist team initiatives by sharing resources, best practices, and supporting other designers during peak periods

2D Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising

• Translate briefs, scripts, and source materials into polished motion graphics and video content aligned to brand and business objectives.
• Create content for social media and digital platforms, with a focus on clarity, engagement, and platform-specific best practices.
• Adapt and version creative across formats (e.g., 9:16, 1:1, 16:9) and placements while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Produce motion graphics, animations, and video assets for social, web, campaign, and paid media needs.
• Utilize industry-standard tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, PlayPlay) to create visually compelling content.
• Execute across the production process, including editing, animation, and post-production.
• Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and is delivered in a polished, ready-to-publish state.
• Apply best practices for content performance, including pacing, visual hierarchy, and mobile-first design.
• Collaborate with social, web, and campaign teams to align creative with platform behaviors, audience needs, and media objectives.
• Leverage generative AI tools and technologies (e.g., OpenAI, DALL·E, Runway, PlayPlay features) to enhance content creation.

2D Artist jobs in New York

See all jobs on JobTailor

Senior Designer, 2D VM

2D Effects Artist – Temporary, Freelance

2D Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising

Senior Motion Graphic Artist