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Job Description

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Job Description 

The Associate Art Director supports the Sr. Art Directors / Creative Director in concepting and executing seasonal editorial imagery campaigns that push the Baby & Toddler and abercrombie kids brand forward. They will collaborate with photography, styling, design, product, and strategy teams to develop and share the creative vision each season for the Baby & Toddler 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 Baby & Toddler seasonal editorial campaign
• Leading the concepting, planning and executing Baby & Toddler seasonal photoshoots – developing all necessary creative briefs including moodboards, casting, locations, social storyboards, H&MU, shot lists and on-set direction in partnership with the Sr. AD/Creative Director
• Managing photography edits and post-production with retouching and design partners, organizing within A&F platforms and guiding the team on final color and image usage across all channels
• Collaborating with the broader creative team, including A&F AD’s, Studio AD, Social AD’s, Styling and Video teams to ensure seasonal visuals and content are synergized, telling focused brand stories and fulfilling deliverables across all channels for the Baby & Toddler brand
• Building the Baby & Toddler brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundations
• Understanding current trends in fashion, photography, social media, and culture – testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the Baby & Toddler and A&F brands
• Communicating and collaborating effectively within the A&F organization, clearly and effectively presenting ideas and projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership
• Helping to implement a creative organization that supports a content-led marketing strategy
• Other projects and responsibilities as assigned – including supporting abercrombie kids & A&F brand AD as necessary

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related experience
• 4+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or a related industry 
• On set photoshoot experience - including directing and managing location sets
• Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization 
• Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, Keynote and Mural programs
• 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 

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! 

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 $50,000 - $80,000. 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.

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