Full-time · NYC · Hybrid

About the job

Cosmos is a visual platform for exploring taste. With over a million users and a fast-growing community of creators and curators, we’re entering a new phase—and reinventing our brand from the ground up.

We’re looking for an Art Director to lead that reinvention. You’ll shape a new brand world for Cosmos—from identity to campaigns, copy to product polish—and bring coherence, emotion, and cultural relevance to every touchpoint.

This is a senior, hands-on role. You’ll define the creative direction, write the copy, design the assets—and you’ll also identify, hire, and manage the right freelancers, agencies, and collaborators to help bring it all to life.

What you'll do

• Co-lead a full brand refresh, from concept to rollout

• Own and evolve the Cosmos brand system across product, web, campaigns, social, and merch

• Write brand copy and develop our new manifesto; establish a bold, enduring voice

• Direct creative work across channels—balancing consistency with experimentation

• Collaborate with our product designer to bring brand depth into the UI

• Oversee the redesign of our marketing site, working with freelance support

• Concept and produce campaigns with our marketing team

• Collaborate with filmmakers, photographers, and editors to guide visual storytelling

• Source and manage best-in-class freelancers and agencies to extend creative output

• Ensure the highest standard of taste and craft across every brand touchpoint

What you bring

• A portfolio that shows creative leadership, taste, and range across brand, digital, and content

• Experience building and scaling brand systems across multiple mediums

• Sharp instincts for writing—voice, tone, and clarity matter to you

• Proven ability to lead external teams while being deeply hands-on yourself

• Fluency in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and other modern creative tools

• Based in or willing to relocate to New York City

This role is right for you if...

• You have a point of view, not just a style

• You think holistically but care obsessively about detail

• You reject design that feels corporate, trendy, or overly playful.

• You know when something feels off: too safe, too loud, or trying too hard.

• You’re ready to build something culture-defining