Description

As a Senior Art Director in the Sports Department at Zalando, you will lead the creative vision for campaigns, collaborate with diverse teams, and mentor emerging talent, all while shaping compelling visual narratives that resonate with sports enthusiasts.

Requirements

• •6+ years of experience as a Senior Art Director or comparable creative role
• •Proven track record leading large-scale photo and film productions
• •Strong conceptual and visual thinking with strategic mindset
• •Leverage AI tools and creative technologies
• •Excellent presentation skills and ability to articulate creative rationale
• •Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Tasks

• •Lead visual direction for Zalando Sport campaigns
• •Oversee creative execution of digital, film, and photography productions
• •Ensure creative excellence from pre-production to final delivery
• •Manage production aspects including budgets and timelines
• •Coordinate with external suppliers like photographers and designers
• •Drive creative direction on key clients and projects
• •Ensure work aligns with marketing objectives and brand strategy
• •Contribute to new business acquisition and growth opportunities
• •Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop creative concepts
• •Present strategic visual frameworks and campaign ideas
• •Develop marketing strategies and apply design and copywriting
• •Evolve Zalando Sport’s visual identity and storytelling
• •Stay ahead of creative and cultural trends in sports
• •Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• •Present new initiatives and campaign concepts effectively
• •Lead brainstorming sessions informed by customer insights
• •Mentor junior and mid-level creatives and freelancers
• •Uphold brand integrity and elevate design quality

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