Art Director - Freelance

Most impt. elements for this role: Beauty and Fashion expertise in terms of branding shooting and layout design Editorial Design (fashion magazines) experience a plus Package designers not needed Video direction is a nicetohave but not the main focus

Summary

About the Role

Strategic conceptual thinker with a background in branding and layout design for beauty and fashion brands. Art Director will work with Creative Director to support the visual positioning and representation of Avon brands and channels with a modern relevant and compelling aesthetic. This includes full scale model and product photo shoots as well as branded graphic design. Will partner with Copywriters Marketing and Production teams to ensure that all goals are met and creative aesthetics are upheld.

Roles & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Ideate and execute brand visuals with modern creative content for every channel and selling vehicle within the beauty and fashion categories.

Partner with crossfunctional teams to deliver strong creative concepts and executions of product launches that follow project briefs.

An elevated taste level and understanding of relevant beauty fashion and design trends and how they relate to the business.

Create tight comps that best represent creative direction graphic design and typography that is brand supportive and clear in message.

Prep and art direct many stilllife and model photo shoots; provide shoot decks.

Independently lead outside agencies stylists photographers etc.

Manage multiple projects in different states of completion to ensure all timelines are met.

The leadership to drive the Avon brand along with the humility to roll up sleeves to collaborate with the team.

A strong eye towards what is next and innovative.

Minimum Qualifications :

Qualifications

8 years experience in the creative development and execution of print/digital promotion in the beauty/fashion arena

Experience in both model and product photo shoots including model casting styling lighting sets and props etc.

Strong proficiency in Adobe Design Suite (Photoshop Illustrator Indesign)

Knowledge of Flash and HTML a plus

Highly creative in generating new and modern ideas with an attention to detail

Strong experience collaborating crossfunctionally and in a team

Portfolio showing solid skills in both design and conceptual thinking in print

An elevated taste level with expert design photography and typography skills.

Experience in print production cycle and retouching

Ability to communicate well and to present designs/concepts to senior management

A take ownership attitude