Company Description
Job Description
The Associate Art Director supports the Sr. Art Directors / Creative Director in concepting and executing seasonal editorial imagery campaigns that push the A&F family of brands forward. This includes Abercrombie & Fitch and Your Personal Best (YPB) active wear by Abercrombie.
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 support 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 Sr. Art Directors / Creative Director on the conceptual development and execution of A&F Adults seasonal editorial campaigns. Building the A&F brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundations
- Pre Production: Support the concepting and planning of A&F 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. As well building and updating pre-production decks for external shoot teams (in collaboration with Sr AD).
- Post Production: Supporting Sr. AD/Creative Director on finalizing photography edits. Organizing imagery of all mediums through to finalization. Collaborating as needed in post-production with retouching and design partners, organizing within A&F platforms.
- Team Collaboration: Collaborating clearly and effectively with the broader creative team, including A&F AD’s, Studio AD’s, Social AD’s, Styling and Video teams. Ensure all seasonal visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilling deliverables across all channels for the A&F brand. Supporting in both preparing and leading presentations of ideas/ projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership.
- Team Organization: Always on maintenance of casting, image, location databases for current and future planning.
- Other projects and responsibilities as assigned – including supporting A&F family of brands and the A&F Studio.
What Do You Need To Bring?
- Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related experience
- 2+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or a related industry
- On set photoshoot experience
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, Keynote, Figma and Mural programs
- Experience collaborating with large cross-functional teams.
- This role requires clear communication and presentation skills. The Associate 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 A&F brands
- Travel required to GHO in Columbus, Ohio for key meetings. Possible travel for photo shoots.
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide 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 $65,000 - $85,000. 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.