Ann Taylor is seeking an Art Director in New York City to lead the concepting and execution of compelling e-commerce imagery, partnering with the Creative Director to shape seasonal campaigns and maintain brand integrity across PDP visuals. This role also involves mentoring the design team and coordinating closely with production, styling, and photography to bring the brand to life online.
Responsibilities
- Manage the concept, design, and execution of brand creative for PDP and e-commerce images.
- Oversee the design team to ensure concepts and brand vision remain consistently compelling.
- Partner with the Lead Stylist on all e-commerce photoshoots.
- Supervise the online photo team including photographers, stylists, and hair and makeup for product shoots.
- Art direct photo shoots and collaborate with the production team to cast models and select photographers.
- Supervise all pre- and post-production work for imagery in coordination with the Photo Editor, meeting tight deadlines.
- Generate ideas that bring the brand to life while maintaining high creative standards.
- Communicate and distill conceptual ideas to the team and creatively manage the daily workflow of the design group.
Requirements
- BA in Marketing or a related discipline.
- 5+ years of experience within retail or brand environments.
- Experience with art direction and PDP.
- Proven ability to manage relationships and drive processes.
- Self-motivated, team-oriented, and able to troubleshoot with a solution-focused mindset.
- Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with the ability to work quickly on high-level projects.
- Strong internal motivation, ambition, and capability to lead and mentor a design team.
Impact you can have
- Manage concept, design, and execution of brand creative for PDP and e-commerce images.
- Oversee the design team to ensure concepts and brand vision are consistently compelling.
- Partner with Lead Stylist on all e-commerce photoshoots.
- Supervise online photo team including photographers, stylists, hair and makeup for product shoots.
- Art direct photo shoots and collaborate with production to cast models and choose photographers.
- Oversee all pre- and post-production work for imagery in coordination with the Photo Editor, managing tight deadlines.
- Generate ideas that bring the brand to life and maintain high creative standards.
- Communicate conceptual ideas to the team and creatively supervise daily workflow of the design group.
About Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor embodies the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women who lead the lives they love. The brand commits to providing stylish, versatile pieces designed for the office, occasions, and everything in between, with a culture that empowers employees and supports skill development within a collaborative environment.
About the role
The Art Director will own concepting and executing e-commerce imagery to translate the Ann Taylor aesthetic online. Working with the Creative Director, you will concept and present seasonal campaigns and coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver across channels, ensuring brand integrity in PDP and e-commerce imagery and sustaining continuous brand experiences. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, collaborative, a strong conceptual thinker, and capable of mentoring and managing a design team.
Benefits
- Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands.
- Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands.
- A culture of giving back with local volunteer opportunities, annual donations, and volunteer matching for eligible nonprofit organizations.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid time off and holidays.
Details
- Location: Times Square Tower-ANN, New York, NY 10036 (onsite)
- Salary: USD 110,000 - 115,000 per year
- Position type: Regular/Full time
Qualifications
Education and experience align with the requirements above, including a Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field and at least 5 years of experience in retail or brand environments with demonstrated art direction and PDP experience.
