Art Director

About the role

The Art Director will be responsible for concepting and executing e‑commerce imagery, helping the Ann Taylor brand aesthetic come to life online. This position works closely with the Creative Director to concept and present seasonal campaigns and collaborates across teams to execute all channels. The Art Director ensures brand integrity in PDP and e‑commerce imagery and maintains continuity across all facets of the brand experience.
Responsibilities

Manage concept, design, and execution of brand creative for PDP and e‑commerce images.
Oversee the design team to ensure concepts and brand vision are consistently compelling.
Partner with the Lead Stylist on all e‑commerce photoshoots.
Supervise the online photo team, including photographers, stylists, hair and makeup for product shoots.
Art‑direct photo shoots.
Work closely with the production team to cast models and choose photographers for shoots.
Supervise all pre‑ and post‑production work for all imagery in coordination with the Photo Editor; manage into tight deadlines.
Generate ideas that bring the brand to life.
Maintain and establish high creative standards.
Communicate and distill conceptual ideas to the team.
Creatively supervise and manage the daily workflow of the design team.
Qualifications

BA in Marketing or a related discipline.
5+ years of experience within retail or brand environments.
Experience with art direction.
Experience with PDP.
Proven ability to manage relationships and drive process.
Self‑motivated and team‑oriented.
Strong problem‑solving and solution‑oriented mindset.
Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
Strong internal motivation, natural ambition, and ability to work quickly on high‑level projects.
Authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Position Information

Location: Times Square Tower‑ANN, NewYork, NY10036.
Position Type: Regular / Full time.
Target Salary Range: $110,000‑$115,000.
Benefits

Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands.
Support for individual development and career mobility within the brand family.
Culture of giving back: local volunteer opportunities, donation match to eligible non‑profit organizations.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(K) retirement plan.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid time off and holidays.
Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities.

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