Art Director / Sr. Art Director, Editorial - Hollister (Remote)
Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Columbus, OH, United States
Company Description
The Art Director supports the Sr. Art Directors / Creative Director in concepting and executing seasonal editorial imagery campaigns that push the Hollister family of brands forward. They will collaborate with photography, styling, design, product, and strategy teams to develop and share the creative vision each season for the A&F brand. This individual would be accountable for ideating and supporting the creation of 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 / Sr. Art Directors / Art Directors on the conceptual development and execution of Hollister seasonal editorial campaigns. Building the Hollister brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundations. Pre Production: Lead the concepting and planning of Hollister seasonal photoshoots by compiling imagery for mood boards, organizing and updating production details for internal presentations, model casting, communicating with third‑party production companies/vendors on all aspects of shoot production, and building and updating pre‑production decks for external shoot teams. Post Production: Leading finalizing photography edits, organizing imagery of all mediums through to finalization, collaborating as needed in post‑production with retouching and design partners, and organizing within A&F platforms. Team Collaboration: Collaborating clearly and effectively with the broader creative team, including Hollister AD’s, Studio AD’s, Social AD’s, Design, Copy, Styling and Video teams. Ensure all seasonal visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilling deliverables across all channels for the Hollister brand. Supporting in both preparing and leading presentations of ideas/projects to cross‑functional partners and all levels of leadership. Team Organization: Always maintaining casting, image, and location databases for current and future planning. Other projects and responsibilities as assigned – including supporting Hollister family of brands and the Hollister Studio. What Do You Need To Bring?
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising, or related experience. 4+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or a related industry. On‑set photoshoot experience both fashion editorial in studio & location. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, Keynote, Figma and Mural programs. Experience collaborating with large cross‑functional teams. Clear communication and presentation skills. The AD must be detail oriented and be able to prioritize/bring urgency to tasks as needed. They must be highly organized and adaptable to change. A passion for and understanding of current trends in fashion, photography, social media, and culture – testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the Hollister brand. Travel required to GHO in Columbus, Ohio for key meetings including travel for photoshoots. Benefits & Perks
Incentive bonus program 401(K) savings plan with company match Annual company‑wide review process Flexible spending accounts Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Associate assistance program Paid parental and adoption leave Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace Paid Caregiver Leave Mobile Stipend Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) Seven associate wellness half days per year Merchandise discount on all of our brands Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER This role allows for remote work across the U.S. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $95,000 - $140,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
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The Art Director supports the Sr. Art Directors / Creative Director in concepting and executing seasonal editorial imagery campaigns that push the Hollister family of brands forward. They will collaborate with photography, styling, design, product, and strategy teams to develop and share the creative vision each season for the A&F brand. This individual would be accountable for ideating and supporting the creation of 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 / Sr. Art Directors / Art Directors on the conceptual development and execution of Hollister seasonal editorial campaigns. Building the Hollister brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundations. Pre Production: Lead the concepting and planning of Hollister seasonal photoshoots by compiling imagery for mood boards, organizing and updating production details for internal presentations, model casting, communicating with third‑party production companies/vendors on all aspects of shoot production, and building and updating pre‑production decks for external shoot teams. Post Production: Leading finalizing photography edits, organizing imagery of all mediums through to finalization, collaborating as needed in post‑production with retouching and design partners, and organizing within A&F platforms. Team Collaboration: Collaborating clearly and effectively with the broader creative team, including Hollister AD’s, Studio AD’s, Social AD’s, Design, Copy, Styling and Video teams. Ensure all seasonal visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilling deliverables across all channels for the Hollister brand. Supporting in both preparing and leading presentations of ideas/projects to cross‑functional partners and all levels of leadership. Team Organization: Always maintaining casting, image, and location databases for current and future planning. Other projects and responsibilities as assigned – including supporting Hollister family of brands and the Hollister Studio. What Do You Need To Bring?
Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising, or related experience. 4+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or a related industry. On‑set photoshoot experience both fashion editorial in studio & location. Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, Keynote, Figma and Mural programs. Experience collaborating with large cross‑functional teams. Clear communication and presentation skills. The AD must be detail oriented and be able to prioritize/bring urgency to tasks as needed. They must be highly organized and adaptable to change. A passion for and understanding of current trends in fashion, photography, social media, and culture – testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the Hollister brand. Travel required to GHO in Columbus, Ohio for key meetings including travel for photoshoots. Benefits & Perks
Incentive bonus program 401(K) savings plan with company match Annual company‑wide review process Flexible spending accounts Medical, dental and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Associate assistance program Paid parental and adoption leave Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace Paid Caregiver Leave Mobile Stipend Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) Seven associate wellness half days per year Merchandise discount on all of our brands Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER This role allows for remote work across the U.S. Therefore, in states and cities that require the hourly or salary compensation or pay range to be included in a job posting, the recruiting pay range for this position is $95,000 - $140,000. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, your years of experience, your work location, comparison to other employees in similar or related roles, or market demands. The range may be modified in the future.
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