Senior Art Director – Creative Fashion
Job Overview:
The Senior Art Director oversees Photo Art Direction and Advertising for Creative Fashion area for FOB advertising including Direct Mail, Insert, Foldouts, Magazines, Newspapers and Outdoor Campaigns. Develops comprehensive mock–ups and establishes the look, photography and graphic approach for key campaigns and ensure their execution throughout. Supports the needs of Visual and mcom with brand right photography.
Essential Functions:
- Concepts, designs, art directs photography and produces high quality creative and promotional work.
- Works closely with in-house and freelance photographers and stylists - giving them detailed direction on projects and collaborating to create compelling advertising.
- Develops prototypes under the direction of Creative Director for a variety of projects and campaigns.
- Partners with marketing on editing merchandise and collaborates with copy writers to create clear, memorable ads.
- Manages a large workload and demonstrates strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills to release on schedule.
- Works out of the office on photoshoots.
- Supports co-workers by working on their ads, especially when they are out shooting - to keep our team’s projects on schedule.
- Attends weekly merchandise presentations and concept meetings.
- Supports Creative Director by attending meetings and styleouts in their absence.
- Demonstrates knowledgeable and professional execution of all duties.
- Contributes to and fosters an environment that promotes a positive attitude, strong teamwork and an appreciation of diversity in our workplace.
- Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Retail experience preferred
- Management experience a plus
- Art direction and Superior design skills
- Excellent communication skills, especially with all levels of management
- Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills
- Proficient commuter skills in Adobe In-Design, Photoshop, Illustrator as well as Microsoft Office
- 3-5 years experience in art direction or advertising layout