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Senior Art Director
Nine West
New York, NY, United States
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Job Description
The candidate must have proven experience creating and executing campaigns from start to finish; including concept ideation, organizing and directing photoshoots, and design across all media. A background in lifestyle and women’s fashion is a plus. This position also requires someone who embraces collaboration, works in a fast paced environment juggling multiple projects simultaneously and is passionate about fashion, style and current trends.
This position requires strong typography and layout skills, the ability to see big picture strategy and apply it to even the small details, and to make decisions quickly and thoughtfully.
Responsibilities:
• Design and art direct brand, category and story shoots for POS, Digital and Social as guided by Senior Management, Marketing and Design/Merchandising.
• Develop creative strategies to drive retail performance, brand loyalty and social following.
• Create unexpected ideas and execute them with solid design direction from concept through production.
• Collaborate with department heads on concepts and best ways to visualize brand messaging- taking brand identities and seasonal concepts and bringing them to life.
• Present Seasonal concepts and vision to CEO.
• Develop, own and manage calendar for all aspects of creative content produced by marketing department- ensure deadlines are all met in a timely manner.
• Partner with Director of Creative services on locking in all locations and talent for all shoots within budget and in a timely manner.
• Own scouting and finding locations for all photo shoots.
• Have a strong understanding of each of our brands DNA and customer base to be able to recommend model talent, hair and makeup and photographers/videographers.
• Partner with Director of Creative services on locking in all locations and talent for all shoots within budget and in a timely manner.
• Create original content for Digital and Social.
• Partner with retailers on creation and execution of in store marketing, email blasts and social posts.
• Create content for and be able to update corporate and brand web sites.
• Assist with creation and execution of brand decks, training guides, corporate newsletters and corporate business presentations.
• Oversee all aspects of PDP execution – workflow of brands and projects, communication with re-touchers and communication with design.
• Act as liaison between marketing departments outside vendors, master license holders and retailers.
• Cultivate and manage the personal growth of the Art Director and Photo Editor fostering a strong can do team environment.
• Prioritize workflow for the team in accordance with company priorities.
• Establish strong relationships with cross functional partners
Qualifications
Requirements
• 5 years of industry related experience
• Comfortable ideating and executing in all mediums and platforms
• Hands on production experience with print, video and digital/mobile platforms
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented individual with ability and experience to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast paced organization
• Excellent interpersonal, communications and organizational skills
• Proven ability to provide and take effective direction
• Solid resources and industry contacts
• Excellent presentation skills; extensive experience with preparation and pitching
• Ability to interact positively with employees at all levels of the organization
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficiency in MAC platform software/ ADOBE Creative
We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicant swill receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.