Art Director Creative Services

• Collaborate with the Associate Creative Director, Planners, Content Creators, and Business Units in the conception of both high- and low-production campaigns
• Work across all marketing channels to execute ideas that deliver on full funnel creative directions developed by Creative Services including assets for PR, Social, Paid Media, Ecomm, In-Store, etc.
• Be a leading voice in both Creative Services and cross-departmental brainstorming sessions
• Work with the Creative Services senior management to review and align with briefs for marketing campaigns and other communications initiatives
• Lead creative productions by identifying and briefing external partners including photographers, illustrators, animators, production companies, independent content creators
• Work with Creative Services leadership and producers to plan and execute photoshoots, and other types of productions, including liaising with external creative partners
• Guide external partners in the development of creative concepts and productions
• Oversee the development of clear, in-depth creative guidelines to aid in regional execution of global concepts
• Provide feedback to production designers on ecommerce designs and other final assets
• Work with Creative Services leadership to guide and oversee the post-production asset selection and retouching process
• Act as a leader within Creative Services, while leading and developing junior members of the Creative Services team

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and/or relevant field of study
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience is required
• Digitally focused, with versatile creative suite skills including a high proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Acrobat on Mac
• A demonstrated ability to create proof of concepts for still photography and moving imagery such as gifs and video content
• Top notch design skills and a working knowledge of digital design
• Exceptional ability to see projects through all phases of implementation including: concept ideation, design development, and pre- and post- production
• Thorough understanding of creative process, color theory and typography as well as interactive, digital design and video storytelling
• Exceptional presentation skills and proven ability to effectively work with senior management to brainstorm, design and strategize the fulfillment of marketing executions
• Extensive experience directing and overseeing both studio and location photo shoots under aggressive, time-sensitive conditions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to function autonomously and in a cooperative, diverse group
• Leadership capabilities, including ability to manage, motivate and mentor others within work group

Experience in the footwear, athletic and/or apparel industry is a plus

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