Art Director - Social & Editorial on Zalando (all genders)

About the role

The Senior Art Director will be responsible for the creative vision of editorial content for "Stories on Zalando," ensuring a social-first approach. This involves guiding stylists, writers, and editors to develop compelling narratives. The role requires conceptualizing and executing ideas that align with Zalando's brand and resonate with its audience, with content occasionally adapted for broader social media platforms.

A key aspect of this position is on-camera presentation. The Art Director will deliver engaging content in English, both scripted and unscripted, with confidence and clarity. The role also includes creating and editing video content, encompassing self-shooting and post-production, to support editorial pieces.

Success in this role means consistently producing high-quality, trend-aware content that meets Zalando's standards and objectives. The Art Director will collaborate across teams to ensure content quality and strategic alignment, while staying current with fashion, editorial, and social media trends to bring fresh perspectives to the team's ideation and execution processes.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $56,250 to $86,250 USD.

Skills that matter here

• Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator): These tools are essential for creating and refining visual assets for editorial and social content.
• CaptureOne: This software will be used for professional photo editing and tethered shooting workflows.
• Digital Photography: The role requires expertise in digital photography for creating visual content and guiding creative direction.
• Film: Understanding film principles is necessary for self-shooting and editing video content for editorial stories.
• Video editing skills: Strong video editing skills are crucial for producing and refining video content for the Stories platform.
• Presenting in front of the camera: The role requires comfort and proficiency in presenting content directly to the camera in English.

Who this role suits

• A creative leader with a strong visual aesthetic and deep understanding of fashion and social media trends.
• Someone who is comfortable and articulate presenting content on camera in English, both scripted and unscripted.
• An organized and proactive team player who can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A clear communicator who can effectively present creative ideas and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

From the employer

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Lead creative direction for editorial stories, working closely with stylists, writers, and editors.
• Present on-camera, delivering engaging content for Stories on Zalando in a clear and confident manner.
• Conceptualize and execute ideas that resonate with Zalando's audience, aligning with the brand’s editorial vision.
• Create and edit video content for editorial purposes, including self shooting and editing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure content meets quality standards and aligns with Zalando’s goals.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in fashion and editorial & social content.
• Contribute creative insights during ideation and execution, bringing fresh perspectives to the team.

WE'D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• Proven experience in social content creation, with a portfolio showcasing video and photography work.
• At least 3 years of experience in an Art Direction role with an editorial, social, or fashion focus.
• Experience presenting in front of the camera and delivering content clearly in English.
• Ability to speak clearly and confidently off-script in English.
• Strong video editing skills.
• Strong communication skills, both on-camera and in collaborative team settings.
• You have strong knowledge of relevant industry programs and mediums — Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), CaptureOne, Digital Photography and Film.
• You have a strong interest in and knowledge of fashion and design. You are on the pulse of current fashion & social media trends, with a deep understanding of contemporary culture.
• You have a high visual taste level with a deep knowledge of industry trends and top tier creative work.
• A sharp, clear communicator with a strong ability to present creative ideas.
• A proactive, reliable and collaborative team player who remains professional and solution-oriented under pressure.
• Highly organized, able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for quality and execution.
• Fluent in English and can speak clearly in English in front of a camera.

OUR 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 up to 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