Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Everyone plays a critical role to bring our mission to life. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative. We welcome and embrace diversity of background, thought and opinion while having a lot of fun along the way.
Job Overview
The Senior Art Director (Omni-Channel) is a key driver for managing and delivering effective, on-brand, and on-strategy Creative for bloomingdales.com and omni-channel seasonal creative focusing on, Fine Jewelry, Beauty, Designer Accessories and Gifting. This position is ideal for a print and digital expert, as this role will be managing multiple projects while closely collaborating with cross-functional partners for both digital and print platforms. The ideal candidate must be highly creative and resourceful, have expert design and typography skills, with strong prioritization and problem-solving skills.
Essential Functions
Omni channel Photo Art direction and Design for Fine Jewelry, Beauty, Designer Accessories and Gifting categories
Manage project workflow: Concept thoughtful on brief ideas, develop compelling and on brand layout and design, oversee and participate in the production and deliver creative on time for all assigned projects
Confident and comfortable presenting thought process and project approach to necessary stakeholders
Develop and maintain brand style guide using templates and best practices
Partner and collaborate with internal and external teams to understand business objectives and create compelling solution- based creative that drives the brand strategy
Ability to understand and balance creative ideas with business needs
Research trends and innovation in the competitive landscape and continue to drive and enhance the visual look, tone and feel of all of the work
Qualifications And Competencies
We encourage candidates with either a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field to apply
5+ years direct experience
Experience creating concepts/art direction/design for Fine Jewelry, Beauty, Fashion Accessories and Gifting creative
Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner
Collaborative work ethic
Experienced multi-tasker with the ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and Company needs
Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels
Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically
Expert design skills
Video and Packaging experience is a plus
Advanced Adobe Creative Suite program skills with expertise in Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, XD. Knowledge of Premiere, AfterEffects, UX and UI nice to have
Extensive working knowledge of current trends and language of high-end fashion world
Physical Requirements
Requires prolonged periods of sitting, with occasional standing
Occasionally requires walking, bending, reaching, hearing and talking
Continuous use of computers and other office equipment
Frequently lift/move up to 10 lbs.
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Retail
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