Art Director

Location:

London City and West End, London, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Fashion, Art & Design Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Media, Sports, Leisure & Lifestyle

Advertiser:

Burberry Limited

Job ID:

130964942

Posted On:

16 August 2024

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

The Art Director is a key contributor within the Art Direction team, whose role is to oversee creative strategy and delivery of a wide portfolio of marketing campaigns. The Art Director will be responsible for supporting Senior ADs on larger briefs and managing smaller briefs end-to-end, across model, stills and video shoots. The AD must ensure that all briefs achieve commercial impact and meet our brand standards, in line with the overall creative vision for the brand.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead or support on formulating creative strategy for each brief 

• Manage or support on all aspects of the creative process: research, ideation, concept presentation, on set delivery and post production 

• Collaborate with the production team to identify best suited collaborators 

• Create and deliver presentations to the highest standard • Brief and work closely with collaborators on set to ensure capture is in line with approved creative direction

 • Oversee post production and cropping processes 

• Develop and implement style guides for fashion model and still life categories 

• Manage and prioritise tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are adhered to and be flexible enough to adapt to changing priorities 

• Attend cross-department meetings throughout projects • Develop and maintain relationships with photographers, styling and other freelance collaborators 

• Maintain on-the-pulse industry knowledge and a global awareness of trends to build innovative and relevant creative ideas

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Proficient in latest software including: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and additional relevant programs 

• Ability to successfully manage time, workflow, and schedule 

• Excellent verbal/written communications skills 

• Clear understanding of meeting project deadlines 

• Previous on-set experience

• A self-motivated and experienced creative with strong conceptual and communication skills coupled with acute attention to detail 

• Has a positive, collaborative attitude

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

 • Collaborative approach to work

• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively 

• Proven creative experience working in luxury fashion production and/or design environments 

• A depth of experience in Art Direction 

• Strong relationships with creative collaborators

•Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills. • Strong artistic and creative abilities, with a keen eye for design and typography. 

• Knowledge of current fashion trends and an understanding of how to translate them into brand visuals. 

• Strong creative POV with an understanding of business objectives.

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || MARKETING || CENTRAL – CREATIVE MEDIA || n/a ||

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