Art Director

CTZAR is a social-first strategic & creative agency powered by an in-house production studio. As part of The Independents Group, CTZAR partners with brands & maisons across industries such as luxury, lifestyle, fashion, beauty and wines & spirits. The agency's goal is clear — to support these brands & maisons on social media, influence and content creation. Headquartered in Paris with an international team and offices around the world, CTZAR crafts culturally relevant strategies and campaigns that deliver global impact.KEY ROLE:You will define and execute the artistic direction for the brand, setting visual guidelines and creating social-first concepts, with a strong emphasis on luxury codes and premium storytelling. Collaborating with the production team, you'll oversee shoots, ensuring your concepts are brought to life with high-quality visuals and expert post-production editing. Your role will be key in shaping the brand's presence across digital platforms.KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Social Media Content Development: Contribute to the creation of editorial calendars for various clients and produce static or animated content (photo montages, mood boards, video edits, graphic design…), consistently reflecting a refined, luxury-grade visual standard.Pre-sales and Pitching: Design and create social media activations. Create graphics and iconographic research to illustrate client recommendations (mock-ups for social networks, photo and video mood boards, illustrating event flows, concepts…).Photo/Video Shoots: Work with photographers or directors in content productions for your client, both in studio or outdoors (preparation, artistic intent, setting up the scenography, behind-the-scenes, post-production…).Editing & Post-Production: Own the end-to-end edit of photo and video assets — retouching, color grading, pacing and sound design — ensuring every deliverable meets the polish and precision expected by luxury clients.Presentations: Defend your ideas internally and with the client, providing suggestions with the support of the project teamsKEY ATTRIBUTES | QUALIFICATIONS:5 to 8 years of experience, ideally with a background in social media and production.Proven expertise and hands-on experience building a luxury brand portfolio, with a strong understanding of the codes, tone and visual language of premium and luxury maisons.Excellent knowledge of formats, codes, and trends on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn.Strong know-how in photo and video editing (retouching, color grading, montage) with fluency across industry-standard editing software.Ability to be creative and innovative.High visual standards and strong aesthetic sense, with experience working with luxury brands and highly demanding clients.Autonomy and ability to propose original ideas.Curiosity and open-mindedness.Fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic. French is a plus but not mandatory.