Asst./Assoc. Art Director, Ecomm - Hco

Job Description

The Asst./Assoc. Art Director will work with the studio Art Director and Creative Director to assist and support the e-commerce studio and Hco e-commerce marketing content for the A&F lifestyle brand. This role will art direct on figure imagery that will be customer facing on all Hollister’s e-commerce and digital platforms. This role will assist and collaborate closely with the art direction teams, stylists, studio production, and photographers in a fast-paced studio environment.

This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.  

What Will You Be Doing?
•    Art direct daily on-set e-commerce shoots, including collaboration with photographer and stylist to ensure the best possible product image.
•    Edit e-commerce imagery, prepare images for review with art director for final upload according to technical standards.
•    Assist in art direction for in-house product still life imagery, collaborating with producers, photographers and stylists to concept and execute seasonal and weekly requests.
•    Ensure all e-commerce photography maintains brand standards set forth in style guides.
•    Assist in the concept, direction, and execution of assigned in-house studio marketing and chase fashion shoots in partnership with styling, photography, and art directors.
•    Assist with additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.
•    Approaches image creation and selection as an art form, not a function.

What Do You Need To Bring?

•    Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related field required
•    1+ years of studio art direction experience in fashion retail or related industry
•    Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization
•    A strong eye for quality, detail and trend as it relates to the Hollister brands
•    Digital Skills (Daily usage of a MAC OS, Adobe Creative Suite, and AEM software’s)
•    Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
•    Collaborative, inclusive, and flexible team member
•    Proactive problem-solving skills: ability to anticipate obstacles and quickly generate alternate solutions/ideas and change course as needed
•    Creative thinker; frequently pushes imagination beyond the comfort zone
•    A meticulous approach to work; pays keen attention to detail
•    Great listener; enjoys collaborating with other professionals
•    Open-minded; takes in criticisms and opinions constructively

Our Company 

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.   

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.   

What You'll Get

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!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER