ART DIRECTOR SPORTSTYLE

Collaborate with the Creative Director, Content Creators and Business Unit in the conception and development of high production communications

Lead the ideation, concepting, design, visualization of creative marketing concepts

Work across all marketing channels to execute ideas that deliver on creative directions developed by the Creative Services Team – PR, Social, Paid Media, Ecommerce

Be a leading voice in both Creative Services Team and cross-channel brainstorming sessions

Work with the Creative Director and senior management in the business unit to develop briefs for campaigns and other communications initiatives

Lead creative productions by identifying, hiring and briefing external partners – photographers, illustrators, animators, producers, content creators

Work with internal producers to plan and execute photoshoots and other types of productions

Oversee the development of creative guidelines to aid in regional execution of global concepts, as well as the post-production asset selection and retouching process

Act as a senior leader within the Creative Services Team, while supporting and developing junior members of the Creative Services Team

This position is limited to 12 months.

Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design and/or relevant field of education/study

Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience required

Culturally connected and passionate with a genuine knowledge and passion for arts/culture, sports, streetwear/fashion

Digitally focused, with versatile creative suite skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat on Mac ) to be able to create proof of concepts, moving imagery such as gifs and video content

Thorough understanding of creative process as well as interactive, digital design and video storytelling

Exceptional ability to see projects through all phases of implementation including concept ideation, design development, pre- and post- production

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/apparel industry a plus.