OverviewThe Senior Art Director, sits within our in-house visual team and is responsible for concept idea generation, developing strategic and visual solutions, and seeing the design process through from conception to execution.You will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of all creative assets for the campaigns that they will be working on, and where necessary collaborating with our licensing partners as well as our other internal teams (including adidas by SMC, Swimwear, Lingerie, Eyewear, Kids). They will be expected to liaise and build relationships with key stakeholders at senior and director level.The remit includes: brand strategy + identity, product and packaging development, campaign development and roll out across all communication touchpoints (digital platforms, print, POS, experiential).Your MissionConceives ideas, concepts, develops final designs, produces, works with others and coordinates in the creation of multifaceted communication materials in print, packaging, digital and other mediums.Manages projects from pre through to post production, finished art and delivery working with producer and project manager.Works with project managers and team members to provide professional recommendations for concept, design, art direction (if asked by Visual Director), production, print buying, and monitors quality control.Defines design criteria; develops concept and direction; proposes, directs and creates art signed off by Visual Director.Operates a computer for a variety of graphic design activities, including layout, production, illustration, and prepress file preparation.Creates and develops media using digital art and photographic techniques.Oversees approvals and quality control, along with Project Management team.Liaise directly with licensee partners and builds strong relationships with internal and external contacts.Your TalentProven experience in a previous creative role at a similar levelBachelors or masters design in art, design, communication or a related fieldMust have experience working on fashion, beauty and luxury brandsStrong creative and strategic awareness: creative flair, originality and a strong visual sense, understanding of the commercial objectivesProficient in Adobe creative suiteConfidence, to present and explain ideas to senior department heads and colleaguesExcellent eye for detailStrong communication and organizational skillsPro-active and motivatedAbility to effectively manage multiple projects/tasks of varying complexities, meet deadlines and work well under pressureAwareness of the competitive business environment in which they workA matter-of-fact approach when ideas or designs are rejectedA strong interest in various cultural and art formsSystems and EssentialsStrong graphic design skills: understanding of and experience in branding, layout, colour theory and typography in both print and digital mediaStrong knowledge of who we can creatively partner with to produce outstanding visuals (photographers, directors, stylists, models, artists, illustrators etc)The ability to grasp marketing, licensee and PR needs and consider practical solutionsRewardUp to 50% discount on Stella McCartney productsMatched pension contribution up to 6%Extensive private medical and critical illness insurance, as well as life assuranceAnnual Health Screening25 days annual leave (not including Bank Holidays) + 1 day of Birthday leaveFlexible working/core hoursEnhanced Maternity/paternity packagesMatched Give as You Earn charity schemeDiscounted gym and fitness memberships (Classpass)Health cash planPhysical and Mental Wellbeing Support ServicesEmployee referral bonusOptional/ Paid Benefits: Season ticket loan, cycle to work and tech schemes, travel and dental insurance and much more.We welcome people with disabilities and endeavour to make reasonable adjustments, if you do require such adjustments please let us know within 48 hours of your interview.At Stella McCartney, we like to be bold. For us this means challenging ourselves and the wider industry in which we operate. As part of our commitments to inclusive fashion, we have an ambitious strategy to put diversity, equity and inclusion at the centre of everything we do. Our starting point is to create a workplace where different voices are respected, heard and empowered in equal measure regardless of factors such as culture and backgrounds, and to influence and disrupt fashion and other industries by providing opportunities for global diverse talent to shine. #J-18808-Ljbffr