Sr Art Director Women's Contemporary Apparel

• Hold ownership over the look-and-feel, tone and manner of creative projects, continually striving to elevate the brand while ensuring thoughtful and consistent execution across all points of brand contact
• Own the development of concepts for photoshoot campaigns from concept to final implementation
• Work in tandem with the CEO and VP of Creative Services to align and set priorities for team projects and goals
• Support the overall efforts of the internal creative department by delivering innovative campaigns, creative platforms and deliverables with solid, articulated creative strategy
• Establish strategic creative solutions and develop a holistic consumer journey across multiple platforms. In addition to managing a team of direct reports, you will also manage freelance support and agency partners
• Provide direction for design and branding teams design, creative tools etc
• Partner closely with Senior Director of Creative Operations and production teams to calendarize, schedule and staff studio e-commerce shoots and special projects, on time and within budget
• Motivate, inspire, and lead a robust team of creatives. Serve as a hands-on leader that drives quality and fosters a culture of innovation and pushing boundaries to create elevated and on brand assets
• Develop visual standards/codes (including art direction, tone and manner, graphics, typography, video, curated UGC, commissioned and organic content)
• Expand and refine visual experience of the brand while maintaining the core identity in video content across organic and paid social
• Be passionate and proficient in all things social and ahead of the curve in terms of social ideation

• 8-10 years of in-house Art direction experience, with substantial exposure to a wide variety of focus areas, including brand strategy, digital marketing materials, visual design, merchandising and collateral materials
• Proven experience in leading and managing creative individuals
• Should have robust network of photographers, stylists, producers, agencies, freelancers, etc.
• Motivate and inspire others to achieve their best work and to create an enriching, high performance culture
• Ability to make crucial creative decisions in a timely manner and serve as a composed and solution-oriented leader
• Understanding of digital, social, PR, experiential, emerging platforms, and the evolving media landscape

Graphic design experience is a plus

• medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits
• bonus