Art Director- Sports/Lifestyle, Image

Overview of Position:

The Art Director for Global Creative Lab works under the Associate Creative Director to develop creative for all GCL projects, including (but not limited to) seasonal product marketing campaigns, global brand projects, new store openings, global brand ambassador creative, collaborations, and other special projects. Art Director must be able to own, lead, and present projects to internal and external clients and partners. Creative for these campaigns is developed primarily for in-store signs, and various

forms of digital media (social, e-commerce, adverts, etc.).

An ideal candidate would have experience with sports marketing projects— with

proven examples of storytelling, visual concepting, and campaign development.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates excellent presentation skills, with a particular competency in

storytelling and articulating creative ideas to non-creatives. Must have an

understanding how a story best unfolds, in print and on screen.

• Must be an excellent collaborator with strong interpersonal, communication, and

team skills—working daily with designers, writers, strategists, and brand teams.

• Contributes to creative campaign development through sophisticated

storytelling, design explorations, and image/cultural references.

• Occasional support with on-set art direction of photo and video shoots.

• Follows productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving

operational problems; identifying work process improvements.

• Demonstrates competency with client pitch, presentation, and approval process,

with an open and constructive attitude to feedback and requests.

• Continually improves quality of work by studying, evaluating, and re-designing

processes to implement positive changes.

• An openness and willingness to learn the UNIQLO brand and business over

time.

Qualifications:

• Strongly preferred BA in Graphic Design or related field.

• 5-7 years of print and digital design experience; preferably at a creative agency

• Strong sense of type and design.

• A broad portfolio which demonstrates expertise across a range of platforms.

• An appreciation in fashion trends and aesthetics.

• Interest or passion in fashion, design, photography, and related areas.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Experience using: Figma, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and multi-media

programs as needed.

• Strong presentation and communication skills (both written and verbal) are a

must.

• Organizational skills and attention to details are essential.

• Proven experience with art direction, branding design, and advertising layout.

• Ability to occasionally travel for photo shoots and meetings, etc.

• Flexible to work on a retail schedule and to accommodate international meetings, based on business needs.

Hourly Rate: $70-85 per hour

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, UNIQLO USA LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.