Senior Creative Director, Art Direction Job at Old Navy in San Francisco

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.

The Role

Senior Creative Director at Old Navy — the strategic creative leader responsible for developing and executing compelling visual storytelling across all brand touchpoints. Translate marketing strategy into innovative, culturally relevant creative campaigns that elevate the Old Navy brand, inspire customers, and drive business results. Lead a team of Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Designers while partnering with Marketing, Merchandising, Styling, and other cross-functional leaders. Shape how the brand comes to life through photography, design, digital content, and in-store experiences, ensuring a consistent and distinctive brand presence that resonates with the target audience.

What You'll Do

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the conceptualization and development of seasonal campaign concepts and integrated marketing initiatives
• Serve as the approver and accountable leader for campaign creative from concept to execution to delivery
• Partner with senior leadership to align creative vision with business objectives and marketing strategies
• Oversee and approve creative briefs, campaign concepts, and execution plans

Creative Direction

• Approve and be accountable for brand and product imagery (campaign, open primaries, signage) for site, email, in-store and paid media
• Approve photographer selection, on-set mood/direction, locations, studio sets, and hair/makeup direction
• Drive innovative approaches to visual storytelling, photography, design, and brand expression
• Mentor and develop Creative Directors and other creative talent

Team Leadership

• Build and lead high-performing creative teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence
• Oversee resource planning and prioritization across multiple projects and seasons
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and inspiration to creative team members
• Collaborate with partner teams (Editorial, Styling, Digital, Marketing) to ensure integrated execution

Brand Guardianship

• Ensure all creative work upholds and enhances the Old Navy brand identity and positioning
• Drive the ongoing evolution of the brand's visual identity to maintain relevance and differentiation
• Balance creative vision with commercial objectives to deliver work that is both distinctive and effective

Who You Are

• 15+ years of creative experience with at least 8-10 years in leadership roles at major consumer brands
• Proven track record developing innovative, market-leading campaigns that drive business results
• Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, creative vision, and versatility
• Deep expertise in creative direction, photography, art direction, and integrated marketing
• Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams across various channels and touchpoints
• Strong understanding of retail, fashion, and consumer marketing
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities
• Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into creative solutions
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels
• Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Merchandising, and Digital
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or related creative field

Benefits at Old Navy

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• See more of the benefits we offer.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World\'s Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $195,800 - $269,300 USD. Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

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