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

About the role

The Art Director will guide the creative vision for editorial stories on Zalando's platform, collaborating with writers, stylists, and editors to develop compelling content. A key aspect of this role is producing content with a social-first mindset, ensuring it resonates with the target audience and aligns with Zalando's brand identity. The work involves conceptualizing and executing ideas, maintaining high visual standards, and staying informed about current fashion and social media trends.

A significant part of this role involves on-camera presentation, requiring the ability to deliver content confidently and clearly in English, both from a script and spontaneously. The Art Director will also be responsible for creating and editing video content, including self-shooting. This requires strong video editing capabilities and familiarity with relevant industry software to produce high-quality visual stories.

Success in this position means consistently delivering engaging editorial content that meets quality standards and supports Zalando’s goals. The Art Director will work within cross-functional teams, contributing creative insights during ideation and execution. The role demands a proactive, collaborative approach, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while adhering to deadlines in a dynamic environment.

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

Skills that matter here

• Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator): These tools are essential for creating and editing visual assets for editorial and social content.
• CaptureOne: This software will be used for professional photo editing and image management in content production.
• Digital Photography: The role requires expertise in digital photography for creating visual content and potentially self-shooting.
• Film: Knowledge of film principles is important for conceptualizing and executing video content.

Who this role suits

• An individual with at least three years of art direction experience in editorial, social, or fashion contexts.
• Someone who is comfortable and proficient presenting on camera, able to speak clearly and confidently in English.
• A person with strong video editing skills and a portfolio that demonstrates their work in video and photography.
• An organized and collaborative team player who can manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

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