Art Director

About the position

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, problem-solver and successful in combining technology and data into best-in-class outcomes. The candidate is energized by solving complex business problems and consistently effective in making high-judgment decisions at rapid pace amidst the frequent ambiguity that comes with charting a course of action with no precedent. Moreover, the ideal candidate is energized by an environment where strategy, innovation and decision-making are intentionally distributed, where candor, speed and data are highly valued and colleagues at all levels hold each other to unusually high standards on behalf of Quince customers.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualizing and developing creative ideas for fashion campaigns, ensuring they align with the brand's vision and target audience.
• Lead creative concept development through visual research, mockups, and storytelling.
• Collaborating with photographers, stylists, models, and other creative professionals to execute the visual concept.
• Providing art direction during photo shoots, ensuring the desired aesthetic and mood are achieved.
• Selecting and editing images for use in various marketing materials, such as advertisements, lookbooks, and social media.
• Oversee post-production processes such as retouching, video editing, and layout design.
• Ensuring consistency in brand identity and visual language across all marketing channels.
• Staying updated on industry trends and competitor activities to ensure the brand remains relevant and innovative.
• Partner with designers on all launch creative through each stage and across multiple touch points, including emails, ads, organic social, site, and print assets associated with product launches or campaigns.
• Coordinate asset delivery across projects to ensure timely and high-quality work within budget constraints.
• Create high-quality presentations of creative work for internal and external use.
• Demonstrate a high level of organization and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, or a related field.
• 4-7 years of experience as an Art Director or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in design programs such as Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Sketch/Figma.
• Strong post-production skills, including video editing, motion graphics, and retouching.
• Excellent understanding of peripheral design processes, including Photo Art Direction, Illustration Art Direction, and Print Production.
• Familiarity with responsive design and a mobile-first approach.
• Knowledge of how people shop online and how cross-channel and social platforms integrate with ecommerce websites.
• Strong creative and conceptual thinking abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.