Urban Outfitters Art Director Assistant

Role Summary

As an Art Director  Assistant specializing in photography, you will support the Art Director in conceptualizing and executing visual projects. Your role will involve directing photo shoots, collaborating with creative teams, and ensuring that all photographic content aligns with the brand's vision and standards.

Role Responsibilities

• On Set Art Direction: Oversee photoshoots to ensure execution of the creative vision, directing on set teams, for high quality imagery that elevates the brand. Anticipate and resolve creative or logistical challenges during shoots to maintain efficiency and image quality.
• Creative Support: Assist the Art Director in creating and implementing visual concepts for various projects, including elevated ecomm and PDP photography.
• Photo Shoot Coordination: Act as a liaison between the production team and creative leads to organize and oversee photo shoots, including scheduling and building teams.
• Creative Collaboration: Partner with the casting and styling teams to ensure product and models align with project creative direction and overall brand guidelines. Support the Art Director in concept ideation and building creative decks.

• Brand Consistency: Ensure all visual content adheres to brand guidelines and maintains a consistent aesthetic across all platforms.

• Trend Research: Stay updated on industry trends and emerging techniques in photography and design to bring fresh ideas to the team.

Role Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Graphic Design, Visual Arts, or a related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of experience in photography or a related creative role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, familiarity with Capture One, knowledge of photography and lighting techniques, and styling principles.
• Creativity: Strong artistic vision and the ability to conceptualize and execute innovative ideas. Passion for fashion, art, and design, with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with creative and cross-departmental team members. Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

*Please attach a portfolio 

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.