Reports to: West Coast Art Directors (Movement and Free-Est)
Based in Los Angeles, this position sits within the Creative team reporting to the West Coast Art Directors. As Assistant Art Director, you will be on the team responsible for creating and maintaining the Free People brand identity visually through its online photography. Situated in a highly collaborative setting, it involves frequent liaison with Photography, Styling, Merchandising and File Management teams
Role Responsibilities
Assist Art Directors in sourcing inspiration for their current and future projects and presentations.
Create mood boards.
Help Art Directors prepare photography and concept presentations.
On set supporting Art Directors, and standing in for Art Directors on double sets/overlapping direct and catalog/campaign shoot days.
Make edits/selects for final deliverables.
Provide photography retouching notes and film editing notes to internal retouching and post-production teams.
Work closely with the Art Director to make selects on e-commerce imagery and some creative photo shoots for freepeople.com.
Assist in sourcing appropriate and inspirational partners to bring innovative concepts and experiences to life (photographers, models, influencers).
Consistently scout and source new locations for photoshoots. Keep an updated deck of potential shoot locations to present to Art Director and merch teams.
Collaborate with the ADs to continuously seek out new ways to update and strengthen our on-site presence across our array of apparel and accessories categories.
Assist Art Directors in the creation and updating of templates and brand guidelines to aid in the overall creative process of the team and studio.
An organized and streamline approach to image files and all deliverables.
Role Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in fine arts / Design or equivalent preferred.
Proficient in Keynote and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and InDesign).
Strong portfolio that includes photo art direction and ideally professional graphic design work. On-set shoot experience required.
On set experience
Understanding of styling and fashion photography, including knowledge of relevant industry talent, along with an understanding of hair and makeup trends.
Strong communication skills with the ability to manage workflow and communicate cross departmentally
Ability and desire to travel.
Strong relationship-building skills; ability to work with a variety of people in various
disciplines.
Solid organizational and file-management skills, detail-oriented; time management skills,
Ability to juggle priorities amid shifting deadlines.
PLEASE MAKE SURE TO UPLOAD SAMPLES OF YOUR WORK***
Travel:Some travel may be required
The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
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EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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