Job Description:The Art Director supports the Sr. Art Directors / Creative Director in concepting and executing seasonal editorial imagery campaigns that push the Hollister family of brands forward.
They will collaborate with photography, styling, design, product, and strategy teams to develop and share the creative vision each season for the A&F brand. This individual would be accountable for ideating and support creating original branded content, along with fostering the organization and cross-functional partnerships required to execute against the overall brand strategy.
What Will You Be Doing? - Working closely with the Creative Director /Sr. Art Directors / Art Directors on the conceptual development and execution of Hollister seasonal editorial campaigns. Building the Hollister brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundations
- Pre Production: Lead the concepting and planning of Hollister seasonal photoshoots by compiling imagery for mood boards, organizing and updating production details for internal presentations, model casting, communicating with third party production companies/vendors on all aspects of shoot production. As well building and updating pre-production decks for external shoot teams .
- Post Production: Leading finalizing photography edits. Organizing imagery of all mediums through to finalization. Collaborating as needed in post-production with retouching and design partners, organizing within A&F platforms.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborating clearly and effectively with the broader creative team, including Hollister AD's, Studio AD's, Social AD's, Design, Copy, Styling and Video teams. Ensure all seasonal visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilling deliverables across all channels for the Hollister brand. Supporting in both preparing and leading presentations of ideas/ projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership.
- Team Organization: Always on maintenance of casting, image, location databases for current and future planning.
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned - including supporting Hollister family of brands and the Hollister Studio.
What Do You Need To Bring? - Bachelor's degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related experience
- 4+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or a related industry
- On set photoshoot experience both fashion editorial in studio & location
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, Keynote, Figma and Mural programs
- Experience collaborating with large cross-functional teams.
- This role requires clear communication and presentation skills. The AD must be detail oriented and be able to prioritize/bring urgency to tasks as needed. They must be highly organized and adaptable to change.
- A passion for and understanding of current trends in fashion, photography, social media, and culture - testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the Hollister brand
- Travel required to GHO in Columbus, Ohio for key meetings including travel for photoshoots.
Benefits & Perks As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you'll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company's culture and values, but most importantly - with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are "work from anywhere" days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
