Art Director

Art DirectorThe Art Director will have responsibility for concepting and executing e-commerce imagery, while helping the Ann Taylor brand aesthetic come to life online. This position will work closely with the Creative Director to concept and present seasonal campaigns and work with all teams to execute all channels. This position ensures that the integrity of the brand is present in PDP and e-commerce imagery and maintains continuity in all facets of the brand experience. The ideal candidate must be highly motivated, collaborative, a conceptual thinker and be able to mentor and manage the design team.The impact you can haveManage concept, design, and execution of brand creative for PDP and e-commerce imagesOversee the design team to ensure concepts and brand vision are consistently compellingPartner with Lead Stylist on all e-commerce photoshootsSupervise online photo team including photographers, stylists, hair and makeup for product shootsArt direct photo shootsWork closely with production team to cast models and choose photographers for shootsSupervise all pre-and post-production work for all imagery in coordination with Photo Editor; manage into tight deadlinesGenerate ideas that bring the brand to lifeMaintain and establish high creative standardsCommunicate and distill conceptual ideas to teamCreatively supervise and manage daily workflow of design teamYou'll bring to the roleBA in Marketing or similar discipline5+ years' experience within retail or brandExperience with art directionExperience with PDPProven ability to manage relationships and drive processSelf-motivated and team-orientedAbility to troubleshoot and be solution-orientedAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, high volume environmentStrong internal motivation, natural ambition, and ability to work quickly on high level projectsBenefits at KnitWell GroupYou will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies.Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brandsA culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communitiesMedical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Time off – paid time off & holidaysThe target salary range for this role is: $110,000-$112,000*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036Position Type: Regular/Full timeEqual Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company's business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant's request for reasonable accommodation.