Chico's FAS

Creative Director (Chico's)

Chico's FAS • $90K — $120K *
Fort Myers, FL 33908In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Arts, or a related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in Art Direction or Creative Direction, specifically in fashion.
  • Vertical retail Omni experience is a plus.
  • Strong experience directing still and video shoots, both in studio and on location.
  • Proficiency in MAC and Adobe Creative Suite is essential.
  • Excellent eye for color management in retail and fashion contexts.
  • Proven ability to manage a creative team effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the creative process from concept to completion.
  • Collaborate with creative leaders and senior art directors to conceptualize shoots.
  • Develop and present brand assets post-shoot, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and integrity.
  • Translate marketing objectives into creative strategies that resonate with audiences.
  • Own and manage the creative workflow process across all channels.
  • Ensure alignment between copy and art to deliver a cohesive brand story.
  • Stay updated on trends in fashion, culture, and social media for informed creative decisions.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on creative input and innovation.
  • Chance to work with a dynamic team on high-impact brand projects.
Full Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position is responsible for leading and driving a creative team to develop an elevated branded and cohesive aesthetic across an omni-channel structure. This role will be focused on developing and elevating the WHBM's brand DNA through an elevated perspective and connecting the dots between the brand, the product and the audience. This role will be focused on leading the development of engaging assets that tell a brand and product story that elicits an emotional response from our current and future customers - across all touchpoints. This position works closely with the cross functional partners to deliver content that supports the brands business objectives. This position is instrumental in building and maintaining brand creative integrity across all channels.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Manages the creative process from concept to completion. Works closely leaders, to drive concepting, shoot execution and asset management.
  • Partners with creative leaders' and senior art directors to conceptualize shoots. Inclusive of pre- and post-production. Including but not limited to partnering with producer on casting, photographers, locations, and talent.
  • Leads the brand asset strategy post shoot; ensuring a clear and brand right vision is set for the team to develop omni-channel assets with an aligned point of view.
  • Conceptualizes, leads, develops and presents the brand assets post shoots; this role will be accountable to ensure the content by channel meets brand objectives and maintains brand integrity.
  • Translates marketing objectives into clear creative strategies.
  • Owns the creative workflow process for all channels and manages all creative aspects with a hands-on approach.
  • Ensures copy and art are aligned to deliver the brand story with a design aesthetic that is elevated, cohesive and consistent.
  • Keeps up to date on current trends, fashion, popular culture/social media and competitive landscape.
  • Uses customer data to inform creative/marketing decisions; partner with brand marketing team to ensure customer mindset is centered at all that we do.
  • Partners with cross functional partners on casting, photographers, location, and talent.
  • Partners with project managers to establish/maintain product life cycles deliverables and deadlines; must be able to be a voice for realistic work time needed to deliver quality work.
  • Ensures brands individuality and standards in all marketing channels.
  • Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.


This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • BA/BS degree required; preferably in Fine Arts, Graphic Arts or a related
  • 8+ years of Art Direction/Creative Direction experience; Fashion and Style experience
  • Vertical retail Omni experience a plus; An intimate understanding of fashion, graphic design, copy, and web best practices/guidelines
  • Experience in directing still and video shoots both in studio & on location
  • An excellent eye for retail/fashion color management
  • MAC proficiency including Adobe Suites
  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Experience managing a creative team
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complicated problems quickly


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About Chico's FAS

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an American women's clothing and accessories retailer. The company was founded by Marvin and Helene Gralnick and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. Chico's FAS operates three brands: its namesake Chico's, White House Black Market, and Soma. The company operates more than 1,500 boutiques and retail stores throughout the United States and Canada and sells merchandise through franchise locations in Mexico. Chico's FAS also has an online presence for each of its brands.
Learn more about Chico's FAS
Size
4,191 employees
Market Cap
$587.9 million
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$360.1 million
5 Year Trend
-6.1%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ
CHS
* Ladders Estimates

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