Senior Art Director - HCo & Gilly Hicks

Job Description 

The Senior Art Director will work with the Creative Director to develop and refine the creative vision for Hollister & Gilly Hicks lifestyle brand. They will own the vision for our Hollister & Gilly Hicks e-commerce marketing content and guide the team responsible for its execution. This individual would be accountable for collaborating to create original branded content and ideas, along with fostering the organization and cross-functional partnership required to execute against the overall brand strategy.

*This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.*

What Will You Be Doing? 

• Lead technical direction of e-commerce photographic execution, including lighting design, set and prop direction, editing, color and post-production guidelines.
• Art direct e-commerce and review daily edits from e-commerce teams prior to upload.
• Maintain the e-commerce style guide documents for both Hollister and Gilly Hicks brands, collaborating with stylists and Creative Director to update as needed.
• Collaboratively concept, direct and execute assigned in-house marketing and chase fashion shoots with styling and editorial leads.
• Collaborate closely with studio director and production teams to calendarize, schedule and staff studio e-commerce shoots and special projects, on time and within budget.
• Ensure all e-commerce photography maintains brand standards set forth in style guides.

What Do You Need To Bring? 

• Bachelor’s degree or related experience 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
• 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. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.  

Our Values 

We lead with purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being a 2021 recipient of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail, and named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign for 16 consecutive years. 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.  

Our Brand 

Are you someone who views the world through summer-tinted lenses? Can you seamlessly slip into the teenage-summer-break version of yourself? Are you picturing your old Facebook statuses right now? We know you’re probably cringing….old Facebook statuses will do that to you. 

We’re looking for people who are invested in the teen mindset, who get Gen Z and who want to empower teens to be their most confident, comfortable and capable selves. We’re more than a clothing brand --¬¬ we’re a platform for amplifying teen stories. We believe in living like it’s summer all year long, because to us, summer isn’t a season. It’s a state of mind. 

What You'll Get

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 is committed to providing simple, 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  
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Volunteer Day per Year, allowing you to give back to your community 
• Merchandise Discount 
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Available 
• Life and Disability Insurance 
• Associate Assistance Program 
• Paid Parental and Adoption Leave 
• Access to Carrot to support your unique parenthood journey 
• Access to Headspace dedicated to creating healthier, happier lives from the inside out 
• 401(K) Savings Plan with Company Match 
• Opportunities for Career Advancement, we believe in promoting from within 
• A Global Team of People Who'll Celebrate you for Being YOU 

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER