Art Director, A&F NFL Collaboration
Job Description:
• Work closely with the Creative Director on the conceptual development and execution of seasonal editorial A&F NFL Collaboration shoots – ensuring that all creative content aligns with the brand's guidelines and is consistent with the overall brand aesthetic.
• Concept, plan, and execute all NFL-related content for the A&F brand across campaigns, social, and special projects.
• Develop moodboards and oversee casting, on-set art direction, propping, and overall visual execution of each shoot.
• Work with external partners including production, agents and NFL teams to plan and schedule content capture.
• Manage post-production across all assets, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Partner closely with strategy, styling, and product teams to align creative with business and brand goals.
• Work on set with celebrity and athlete talent, representing the brand with professionalism and confidence.
• Lead and empower shoot team through roadblocks and unexpected problems, challenging the team to seek creative solutions that advance our brand and speak to the customer.
• Expect travel during the NFL season, including games, player homes and special events.
• Understand current trends in social media, fashion, and culture – testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the A&F brand.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within the A&F organization, clearly and effectively presenting ideas and projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership.
• Evolve the brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundation.
• Help to implement a creative organization that supports a content-led marketing strategy.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related field required
• Minimum of 7+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or related industry
• Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization
• Experience working with layout for print and digital media with and directing, training and guiding other layout artists and copywriters
• A strong eye for quality and trend as it relates to the Abercrombie & Fitch brands
• Experience managing and collaborating with large cross-functional teams
Benefits:
• 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!
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• Work closely with the Creative Director on the conceptual development and execution of seasonal editorial A&F NFL Collaboration shoots – ensuring that all creative content aligns with the brand's guidelines and is consistent with the overall brand aesthetic.
• Concept, plan, and execute all NFL-related content for the A&F brand across campaigns, social, and special projects.
• Develop moodboards and oversee casting, on-set art direction, propping, and overall visual execution of each shoot.
• Work with external partners including production, agents and NFL teams to plan and schedule content capture.
• Manage post-production across all assets, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery.
• Partner closely with strategy, styling, and product teams to align creative with business and brand goals.
• Work on set with celebrity and athlete talent, representing the brand with professionalism and confidence.
• Lead and empower shoot team through roadblocks and unexpected problems, challenging the team to seek creative solutions that advance our brand and speak to the customer.
• Expect travel during the NFL season, including games, player homes and special events.
• Understand current trends in social media, fashion, and culture – testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the A&F brand.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively within the A&F organization, clearly and effectively presenting ideas and projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership.
• Evolve the brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundation.
• Help to implement a creative organization that supports a content-led marketing strategy.
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related field required
• Minimum of 7+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or related industry
• Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization
• Experience working with layout for print and digital media with and directing, training and guiding other layout artists and copywriters
• A strong eye for quality and trend as it relates to the Abercrombie & Fitch brands
• Experience managing and collaborating with large cross-functional teams
Benefits:
• 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!
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