Art Director - Berlin, Deutschland - Zalando

Zalando

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Berlin, Deutschland

vor 2 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

THE ROLE & THE TEAM:

We are looking for a strong Editorial Art Director (all genders) at Zalando Studios.

You will be working on creating and executing stories and taking part in a transformational shift in how we release, elevate, and provide context around our most exciting brands and assortment to our Zalando audiences.

The ultimate aim is to develop a deeper emotional bond with our customers and brand partners through inspirational storytelling and authentic content.

This highly collaborative role ideally requires art direction experience - either in-house at a fashion/culture magazine, an agency or on a freelance basis.

experience in the fashion industry is essential.

We are looking for a strategic and creative thinker who can create engaging visual concepts and who can help customers understand the context behind trends and the latest in culture.

You will be responsible for finding innovative ways to execute outstanding imagery working with stylists, photographers, staff writers & editors based on strategy.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN:

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING):

You use your outstanding skills to find best-in-class ways to execute on briefs from our supply team in collaboration stylists, photographers, staff writers & editors based on strategy
Help put new and exciting brand collaborations, cultural trends and moments, as well as hyped products and exclusives in context visually, in line with story outlines from editors and strategy.
Help Zalando to speak more inspirationally to customers and bring our ambitious strategic consumer and brand positioning objectives to life.
Research & build out a strategic approach to shoots on the basis of the editorial calendar and adhoc briefings.
Challenge and support our team in the early phases of ideation and be a champion of new cultural impulses.

- understand how to guide producers during the pre-production phase.

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU:

Creating excitement for our customers and telling unique brand and product stories.
Build a trusted relationship with customers that goes beyond the transactional.
Interest in creating content that puts people & the planet first.
You have knowledge in photography & light.
You have a good eye for styling and a deep understanding of current and upcoming trends.
You have a good knowledge and understanding in art buying within the creative industry in Berlin.
You are upbeat and fashion savvy.
You take ownership and know how to lead and inspire as a part of a team.
You are confident, straightforward & direct.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF:

You have a degree in fashion / photography or similar, and/or you have experience in art directing. Ideally you have 2+ years of experience in-house, in an agency or in a relevant creative field as a freelancer.
Strong interest in fashion, communication, campaign strategy and social media. You are an innovator and have a solid futureforward outlook.
A natural doer Your work showcases your quick thinking and proactive attitude, managing your workload to tight deadlines and with flexible planning in a calm way. For this, we would love to see your portfolio of work.
Enjoy working in a fastchanging, international environment. You are a dedicated team player, open, positive, flexible and professional.
Experience with Photoshop & Capture One is a plus.

OUR OFFER:

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here's an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Zalando Lounge, discounts from external partners
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with 60% (or more) remote per week, actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
27 days of vacation a year to start
Family services, including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peertopeer review