Senior Global Art Director Social Media

THE ROLE AND THE TEAM
As a Senior Global Art Director (Social Media/Media) in the Creative Direction team you will be tasked to ideate/consult, conceptualise/review and art direct social media always-on-formats and global campaign concepts together with the world's leading creative agencies. The range of projects varies in scale and type e.g., digital campaigns, Ad Hoc, and support in full funnel campaigns, including owned, bought, and earned media, working across all Zalando markets.
Our Art Directors are to spark creative inspiration, elevate quality, and ensure consistency and on-brand execution across all Zalando touchpoints. They lead projects into uncharted creative entertainment territories without blinking. They extend the visual language, always mindful of how it looks and how it works for the consumer.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN
At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. And this vision starts with our hiring - we do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.
We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need, so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.
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WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND DOING)

• You have a strong fashion background and are used to developing social and trend- & fashion-driven concepts that will be both engaging and impactful on social platforms.
• You understand the Zalando vision as well as the needs of our Stakeholders and make them work together to create outstanding creatives in alignment with the Creative Director and the Marketing Teams.
• Acting as a consultant, guardian and quality control on global & local campaigns, always on formats and editorial initiatives working in close collaboration with the inhouse social media and marketing teams as well as creative agencies.
• Elevate the quality and consistency of our global creative output across all social media facing touchpoints, ensuring on brand execution, fashion competency and state of the art art buying
• Develop together with the team lead Zalandos social media Art direction, give clear direction and be the Go To Person when it comes to fashion art direction, motion design and innovative digital formats for social media creative execution.
• Manage multiple projects at once, both large and small, communicating clearly project prioritisation to leads and stakeholders.
• Administrate your network on the briefing, delegating tasks, control timelines, and overseeing final quality.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET IF YOU

• Successfully earned a degree in Design, Fashion, Arts, Communication or other relevant field. You have 7+ years of work experience as an Art Director for fashion brands and/or ecommerce or social platform.
• You possess an In-depth knowledge of trends in fashion photography, campaigns, social media, casting, and art buying as well as European working experience and consumer knowledge for fashion and beauty.
• You are open to others’ ideas, able to provide professional feedback and serve as a role-model for your colleagues.
• Strong in stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel
• Manage multiple projects at once, both large and small, communicating clearly project prioritization to leads and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of contemporary design and love for animation. Knows visual/motion design trends. Interest in the fashion industry is a big plus.Is a Social Media enthusiast at heart, with a passion for contemporary design, typography, memes, and Motion Graphics.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced, growth-oriented culture.
• Inspiring social media campaign portfolio in fashion ecommerce and editorial content.

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% 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
• Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
• 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 peer-to-peer review

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Please note that all applications must be completed using the online form - we do not accept applications via email.