lululemon Senior Art Director (Athletic)

Description & Requirements
core responsibilities

Conceptualize campaign vision, original graphics, copy, and content across channel and integrated marketing needs

Category expert, who drives a deep understanding of insights to create cut through creative

Develop Creative Briefs, Strategy and Execution based on collaboration with cross-functional partners (marketing, strategy, product, R&D)

Identifies Brand Creative opportunities for consistency across channel

Drives concept to execution of brand and product storytelling opportunities across channel (insight into creative)

Manages and directs Tier 2 & 3 creative agencies and contractors

Develops Visual Centres (Regional/Global)

Aware of brand & campaign performance and can interpret data to influence creative strategies and executions

Responsible for influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teammates

Define presentation strategy and approaches, styles and techniques to help deliver buy-in from cross functional partners

Organize and lead cross-functional ideation sessions to help build the creative brief

Planning and Resourcing:

Oversee management of project creative, team coordination, and ensure delivery of high quality production

Define team/project timelines, facilitate progress and ensure all projects successfully reach their goals

Key input on project/initiative and resource needs for yearly planning (AOP)

Responsible for executing projects on-time and on-budget

Develops and Drives Creative Initiatives based on Creative Project Needs

Management:

Identifies opportunities for professional development growth to the team

Inspires team - Pushes methods, creative processes and thinking (brand storytelling, and differentiation)

qualifications

Conceptual thinker, Creative Force & Collaborator

Naturally partners with Copy Creative leads and team

Expert in Art Direction (Campaign, Brand ID, Shoot, Production, Film, Digital)

High level team leadership, interpersonal and presentation skills

Experienced in team professional career development and management

Advanced timeline management & team coordination skills

Brand & Integrated Marketing Expert

Executive Presentation Skills

Approves project level budgets, timelines & resources

Drives Cross-functional Collaboration & Influencer

Excellent Verbal & Written Skills (creative and comms)

Expert in turning a guest insight into impactful creative

Visual Curator w/Strong Creative Vision

Exceptional typographic, layout & prototyping skills

Creative with pulse on latest cultural, design, fashion and tech trends

Well-versed in current creative software

8-12 years of experience

BA, BFA Arts/Fine Arts

Agency OR Client-side Experience

8+ Years of Agency oversight

Managed a team of 5+ direct reports

Global experience

must haves

Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.

Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.

Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.

Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn't take yourself too seriously.

additional notes
Authorization to work in the United States is required for this role.

Please note: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visa at this time for this role.

compensation and benefits package
Compensation range: $144,100-$189,000 USD annually.

Eligible for competitive annual bonus program and other program rewards per company policy.

Our total rewards include:

Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans

Paid time off

Savings and retirement plan matching

Generous employee discount

Fitness & yoga classes

Parenthood top-up

Extensive catalog of development course offerings

People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement
In-person collaboration and connection is important to our culture. Work is performed onsite, minimum 4 days per week.

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