Overview
The Senior Art Director sits within our in-house visual team and is responsible for concept idea generation, developing strategic and visual solutions, and seeing the design process through from conception to execution. You will oversee the delivery of all creative assets for campaigns and collaborate with licensing partners and internal teams (including adidas by SMC, Swimwear, Lingerie, Eyewear, Kids). The role requires liaising with key stakeholders at senior and director levels. The remit includes brand strategy and identity, product and packaging development, and campaign development and rollout across all touchpoints (digital platforms, print, POS, experiential).
Your Mission
* Conceives ideas and concepts, develops final designs, produces, collaborates with others, and coordinates the creation of multifaceted communication materials across print, packaging, digital, and other mediums.
* Manages projects from pre through to post-production, finished art, and delivery, working with producers and project managers.
* Provides professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction (as appropriate), production, print buying, and quality control in collaboration with project managers and team members.
* Defines design criteria, develops concept and direction, and proposes and creates art approved by the Visual Director.
* Operates computers for graphic design activities including layout, production, illustration, and prepress file preparation.
* Creates and develops media using digital art and photographic techniques.
* Oversees approvals and quality control with the Project Management team.
* Liaises directly with licensee partners and builds strong relationships with internal and external contacts.
Your Talent
* Proven experience in a similar creative role at a senior level
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in design, art, design communication or related field
* Experience working on fashion, beauty and luxury brands
* Strong creative and strategic awareness: originality, visual impact, and understanding of commercial objectives
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
* Confidence to present and explain ideas to senior department heads and colleagues
* Excellent eye for detail
* Strong communication and organizational skills
* Proactive and motivated with ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
* Aware of the competitive business environment
* Pragmatic when ideas or designs are rejected
* Interest in various cultural and art forms
Systems and Essentials
* Strong graphic design skills with experience in branding, layout, colour theory and typography for print and digital media
* Knowledge of collaborating with photographers, directors, stylists, models, artists, illustrators, etc., to produce outstanding visuals
* Ability to understand marketing, licensee and PR needs and propose practical solutions
Reward
Our philosophy goes beyond monetary return; we are committed to wellbeing, family, health, time and community.
* Up to 50% discount on Stella McCartney products
* Matched pension contribution up to 6%
* Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, plus life assurance
* Annual Health Screening
* 25 days annual leave (plus Birthday leave)
* Flexible working/core hours
* Enhanced maternity/paternity packages
* Matched Give as You Earn charity scheme
* Discounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)
* Health cash plan
* Physical and mental wellbeing support services
* Employee referral bonus
* Optional/paid benefits: season ticket loan, cycle to work, travel and dental insurance, and more
We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments. If you require adjustments, please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.
At Stella McCartney, we are bold in our commitments to inclusive fashion. We aim to place diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of everything we do, creating a workplace where diverse voices are respected, heard and empowered.
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