Art Director, Editorial - abercrombie kids & A&F (Remote)

Company Description

Job Description

The Art Director supports the Creative Director in concepting and executing seasonal editorial imagery and social first campaigns that push the abercrombie kids and A&F brands forward. They will collaborate with photography, styling, design, product, and strategy teams to develop and share the creative vision each season for the abercrombie kids and Abercrombie & Fitch brands. This individual would be accountable ideating and 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 on the conceptual development and execution of abercrombie kids and A&F seasonal editorial content and social-first campaigns.
• Concepting, planning and executing abercrombie kids seasonal photoshoots and select A&F shoots – developing all necessary creative briefs including moodboards, casting, locations, social storyboards, H&MU and on-set direction
• Managing photography edits and postproduction with retouching and design partners, guiding the team on final color and image usage across all channels
• Collaborating with the broader creative team, including A&F AD’s, Studio AD, Social AD’s, Styling and Video teams to ensure seasonal visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilling deliverables across all channels for the abercrombie kids and A&F brands
• Evolving the abercrombie kids brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundations
• Understanding current trends in social media, fashion, photography and culture – testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the abercrombie kids and A&F brands
• Communicating and collaborating effectively within the A&F organization, clearly and effectively presenting ideas and projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership
• Helping to implement a creative organization that supports a content-led marketing strategy
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned

What Do You Need To Bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related experience
• 6+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or a related industry 
• On set photoshoot experience - including directing and managing location sets
• Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization 
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, Keynote and Mural programs
• Experience working with layout for print and digital media with and directing, training and guiding other layout artists and copywriters 
• A strong eye for quality and trend as it relates to the Abercrombie & Fitch brands 
• Experience managing and collaborating with large cross-functional …