Vuori is seeking a Senior Art Director to join our creative team. This role will report to the Creative Director and help to manage a team that works across multiple disciplines and channels including brand, photo & video, retail, and catalog. This person will have extensive experience in the fashion and active apparel industry, leading product-driven campaigns for aspirational global brands. This role is print-focused; however, the ability to direct photography and motion work is critical for this role. Work samples of print layouts, art direction, digital and motion work will be reviewed as a requirement for this position.
What you'll get to do:
- Own the creative portion of Vuori鈥檚 Catalog from pagination through execution. Partner with Product Marketing and Editorial teams to give input into pagination, make sure catalog needs are captured on seasonal photoshoots, art direct in-studio still life, and own design of multiple catalog versions as planned by the Acquisition team.
- Concept ideas for Product Marketing needs, managing the ideation of the project through its visual execution. Must be able to prepare clear and visually stunning decks to present work to leadership prior to execution.
- Manage a team of Designers responsible for the creation of work to support the needs of Seasonal Product GTM projects.
- Review design work and partner with cross functional teams to align on an integrated approach to creative, providing leadership, inspiration, mentorship, support and direction, through the lens of the Vuori brand. Review project work for highest standards of quality, consistency, accuracy and successful completion.
- Partner with the VP Seasonal Creative and cross channel business and marketing managers to create seasonal and evergreen campaigns to support product and brand marketing initiatives.
- Keep up to date with emerging trends in fashion, design, film, art, media and technology relevant to the design team.
- Execute the creative vision for brand initiatives through art direction in a way that supports premium Vuori consumer experiences, and the brand design ethos.
- Ensure all projects are well-planned, creatively outstanding, delivered in a timely fashion and within agreed budgets.
- Work closely with the Creative Operations team to assign and delegate tasks and responsibilities across the team.
- Keep up with the latest technologies and constantly push the brand forward.
- Lead by example, managing multiple projects and meeting tight deadlines. Encourage excellence, ambition, and team spirit.