About TAAC Group

TAAC Group is a multi-brand holding company operating at the intersection of art, culture, and commerce. Our flagship brand, Smard Art, is the world's leading Black art retail brand. Through our direct-to-consumer channels and major retail partners, including TJX (HomeGoods, HomeSense, Marshalls, TK Maxx, and Winners) and Walmart, we serve customers across the globe.

Role Summary

You will shape how the largest Black art retailer in the world shows up across every surface, from the art that inspires our drops to the TikTok that goes viral to the activation that gets people talking.

We are building the next decade of culture-defining brands across art, fashion, and lifestyle. The Creative Associate sits at the heart of that work, fueling original artistic inspiration, social-first content, and the campaign creative that drives our growth.

Responsibilities

Artistic and Inspiration

Contribute original concepts, moodboards, and visual references that feed our weekly art launch engine, approximately 30 new pieces per week
Track cultural moments, art movements, and aesthetic shifts shaping our audience
Collaborate with artists, our 40-creator network, and influencer programs (Smard Y, Smard X) on visual direction

Organic Content and Social

Develop creative concepts for TikTok, Instagram, and emerging platforms, including TikTok Lives, drops, and serialized content
Storyboard and brief UGC creators
Build campaign narratives around launches such as the Juneteenth BOGO, the New Era Collection, the Dearra Taylor coffee table book, and the Lorvae collaboration
Partner with the community team on ambassador content, partnerships, and cultural activations

Graphic Design and Campaign Execution

Design static and motion assets for paid channels (Meta, TikTok), email (Klaviyo flows, BOGO campaign), and organic social
Produce on-brand graphics for landing pages, product launches, and campaign rollouts
Translate brand strategy into shoot briefs, ad concepts, and video direction
Support activations and in-person moments, including the Atlanta showroom, events, and pop-ups

Must-Have

Strong graphic design skills with a portfolio demonstrating range across digital and campaign work
Working proficiency in Figma and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Fluency in TikTok and Instagram as both a creator and a consumer
Strong cultural awareness, especially around Black culture, music, fashion, and art
Excellent brief-writing and concept articulation
A clear point of view on visual taste, including the artists, brands, and references you draw from

Nice-to-Have

Fine art or illustration background
On-camera comfort or experience directing talent
Motion design or video editing skills (CapCut, After Effects)
Experience with direct-to-consumer, art, or fashion brands
Event or activation production background
Photography or shoot production experience

Creative Submission Task (important note)

To be submitted alongside the resume and portfolio. This task is required for all candidates.

Three references that inspire you, with one sentence on why each
A 60-second TikTok concept for Smard Art tied to a current cultural moment
One graphic design sample you are most proud of, with a brief explanation of the brief and your thinking

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