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E-Commerce and Packaging Art Director

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Design
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need Art Director experience in fashion/home, a strong portfolio, expertise in retouching, and skills in Adobe Suite and Google tools, plus knowledge of e-com specs and excellent communication.
  • You will lead a team to create and maintain E-com and packaging imagery, manage projects, ensure brand consistency, oversee shoots, and maintain updated guidelines while monitoring industry trends.

Requirements

  • Experience as an Art Director within fashion or home (ideally both) within a fast paced e-com studio environment
  • Have a strong portfolio of Art Direction ideally across fashion and home
  • Extremely knowledgeable in retouch processes, grade and colour work
  • Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, Bridge
  • Google Slides, Sheets, Docs or equivalent
  • Understanding of e-com imagery ratios and spec requirements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Working with the Art Direction Lead to set the direction for E-com imagery and packaging
  • Lead and inspire a wide team of stylists, photographers, and set designers to maintain a high level of imagery that fulfils the brands guidelines
  • Responsible for maintaining and updating all E-com and Packaging guidelines
  • Cover all categories of the business across fashion and home
  • Working with the Art Direction Manager to ensure seasonal E-com updates are on track and external talent is booked in where necessary
  • Create an upbeat and positive work environment while maintaining pace of shoots
  • Weekly review of contact sheets across stills and fashion sharing feedback with the wider team
  • Manage multiple projects and live photography sets at the same time
  • Accountable for maintaining a consistent brand image across all touch points, building a cohesive premium customer journey
  • Flagging imagery on site that falls outside of brand guidelines to the relevant people
  • Research, conceptualise and execute assigned brand initiatives
  • Supporting on other campaigns or digital projects when required
  • Develop and maintain relationships with creative talent and research new talent
  • Work with the production team on castings and finding new talent
  • Arrange and oversee testing shoots for new e-com and packaging direction when needed
  • Keep up to date on trends within the e-com imagery industry and regularly do competitor research across e-com imagery and packaging
  • Oversees and approves all retouching for both packaging and e-commerce imagery, collaborating with the internal retouch team to ensure high-quality output.

FAQs

What is the expected salary range for this position?

The expected salary range for the E-Commerce and Packaging Art Director role is £45,000 - £65,000, dependent on experience.

What is the contract type for this role?

This position is a permanent contract.

What is the working pattern for this role?

The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, with an expectation of around 4 days a week in the office and more ad-hoc attendance for key meetings.

Where is the role located?

This role is based at our Creative Studios in London (NW1) and our Head Office campus in Pimlico.

What are the key responsibilities of the E-Commerce and Packaging Art Director?

Key responsibilities include leading and inspiring a team to maintain high-quality imagery, updating guidelines for E-com and packaging, managing multiple projects, overseeing retouching, and staying current on industry trends.

What essential skills and experience are required for this position?

Candidates should have experience as an Art Director in fashion or home, a strong portfolio, knowledge of retouch processes, expertise in Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent communication skills.

Are there desirable skills or experience that would be beneficial for this role?

Desirable skills include managing an e-com studio and experience with on-model or still life styling.

Is there any travel allowance provided for this role?

No, any costs incurred as a result of travel to the office are the responsibility of the successful candidate, and there is no travel allowance for this role.

What kind of work environment is expected in this position?

The role encourages creating an upbeat and positive work environment while maintaining the pace of shoots.

How often will the successful candidate need to communicate with the Art Direction Lead and Creative Director?

The successful candidate will need to provide weekly updates to the Art Direction Lead and Creative Director regarding E-com studio output and packaging projects completed.

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