Asst./Assoc. Social Art Director - A&F Co.

Job Description Are you obsessed with social media and fashion? Passionate aboutcreating elevated and effortlessdigital campaigns and social-first, in-app content? Would you jump at the chance to push forward one of the world’s most recognizable brands? AtAbercrombie & Fitch Co.,we’redoing just that — and our Creative Department is seeking anAssistant/AssociateSocialArt Directorwith an exceptional eyeto join our cause. With a focus on social, paid media and motion content, this creative role has a primary function to translate high level concepts into customer focused, highly engaging, artfully plannedsocial media campaigns,TikTokand video content,and reactive fashion stories across our multi-platform landscape. TheAssistant/AssociateArt Directorworks collaboratively with artdirectors,strategistsandcross-functional partnersto planand executeorganic social content. In this role, you will partner with our strategy, analytics, andproductteams on ideation, planning, execution, and hindsight of seasonaland always-onsocial mediacampaign tactics. The successful candidate mustpossessstrong videocapture and editingskillsrelated to motionand stillcontent, with a focus on TikTok. They must bean analytical self-starter who is highly organizedandable todeliver top-quality assets in a quicktimeframe.A love of fashion,product trends, andcultureisa must! Key skills include a keen eye for socialcontent creation, mobile video,and love ofall things fashion, combined with the ability tocollaborate within a highly matrixed,cross-functionalteam, create industry-leadingsocialcontent, and deliver assets within campaign deadlines. Open roles available on both Hollister & Abercrombie & Fitch This job islocatedat our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohioand includes occasional domestic travel What Will You Be Doing? Collaborate with strategy, creative and copyteamsoncontentconcepts andcapture forbrand social mediaplatforms,with a focus onTikTok Capture, organize, and edit video content with a focus on TikTok Create assets (on-figure,flat, and in stores) in support of a monthly content calendar that supports brand level milestones and activity Work closely with marketing team to develop short,mediumand long-term social media channel and content strategies with a “first to market” approach Translate campaign look-and-feel into branded and product-focused stories forassigned brand social media platforms Collaborate with strategy teams on planningand executingcampaigns, UGC,and influencer programs Createawide range of graphic design assets - from layouts and typography to original, custom-designed content. Support the post-shoot process of editing, reviewing footage, coordinating sound andmusicandassistingin all post-production areas for assigned brand social video content Partner withproduct teamsto plan messaging andalign onproductcuration Interact with cross-functional teams,including strategy, DTC, paid media, legal, store directors/teams, PR, legal, music, copy, studio, and retouching,to ensure creative and directional alignment Determineefficiencies inleveragingexisting assets vs. capturing new ones Monitor industry creative best practices/trends andmaintaina competitive library ofnew contentopportunities Develop and continuously update best practices and manage recommended rules of engagement Provide support toregionalmarketingteamsas needed What Do You NeedToBring? 2+years ofvideo,designandTikToksocialmedia experienceat a brand – fashion or beautya plus. Highly adept at content creation, videography, editing, and post-production geared for mobile platforms High awareness of current global fashion and image trends forthe target customer Experience creating high-qualityTikTokand reels video content,utilizingtransitionsand unique social video editing techniques. Software, proficient in the following areas: Adobe Premiere CC, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Media Encoder, TikTok, Edits,Capcut, Photoshop and Illustrator, Da Vinci Resolve, General Camera knowledge,Onset Production experience is a plus. Post-production experience, proficient in the following areas: Editing, light motion graphics (more advanced knowledge is a plus), Color correction, Sound design An awareness to trends and editing styles, plus an ability to concept and communicate original ideas Passion for content in Fashion, Lifestyle, & Beauty Thorough and vast knowledge of the digital landscape as pertains to marketing with specificexpertisein social media –TikTok and Instagramobsessed! Graphic design/layout/typography skills highly preferred Possess a creative eye and can produce on-the-fly content, while running with ideas Outstanding communication and presentation skills Detail-oriented and organized A strong portfolio of relevant video and graphic design workshowcasingabilities across multiple platforms. Strong designand conceptual skills with a good understanding of typography and layout for digital/mobile media Flexible and capable of changing and adapting to accommodate internal and external circumstances Highly motivated and collaborative with a willingness to learn Strong interpersonal relationship skills Strategic,analyticand structured thinking ability Benefits & Perks As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward: Incentive bonus program 401(K) savings plan with company match Annual companywide review process Flexible spending accounts Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability insurance Associate assistance program Paid parental and adoption leave Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace Paid Caregiver Leave Mobile Stipend Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year) Seven associate wellness half days per year Onsite fitness center Merchandise discount on all of our brands Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! Company Description Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs. The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com. Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here. ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. #J-18808-Ljbffr Abercrombie & Fitch Co.