Senior Art Director eCommerce Photography (all genders) Lounge by Zalando 12 months fixed contract

Berlin - Germany

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

As a Senior Art Director at Lounge e-commerce studio you will oversee the creative direction of daily production mentor and guide other art directors and take on responsibilities akin to a creative director on selected projects.

You will work closely with the Creative Direction Team Lead to bring bold and innovative ideas to life through photo AI CGI and video content ensuring consistency and enhancing the visual narrative of Lounge by Zalando.

ABOUT LOUNGE BY ZALANDO

Lounge by Zalando is an online outlet for fashion and lifestyle products in 21 European countries. We offer our members daily time-limited sale campaigns with discounts of up to 75% off the recommended retail price. However Lounge by Zalando is so much more than discounts. Our strength lies in our focus on fashion and lifestyle brands: from sought-after labels to niche brands from famous international names to trendy luxury brands we make sure to meet the fashion taste of all our customers who are always on the hunt for the best products at the best prices. Working with our brand partners were pioneering innovative supply-chain and production processes and offer them an impactful and smart solution creating a new way to shop for fashion - and a new way to sell it.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando our vision is to be the leading pan-European ecosystem for fashion and lifestyle e-commerce one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes focusing on your qualifications skills and contributions. To support this we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo age or marital status in your CV ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process please let us know we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: WED LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

Drive visual quality across all daily e-commerce content to ensure the final output consistently raises the bar and maximizes brand impact and conversion.
Supervise a team of Art Directors to refine and implement image AI CGI and video guidelines for our brand.
Work closely with the Brand & Creative Marketing and Retail teams to ensure our visuals align with business objectives and drive performance.
You stay ahead of trends ensuring Lounges creative output remains innovative and culturally relevant.
Confidently manage multiple large-scale projects at a time overseeing them from start to finish. You work collaboratively with core team members to ensure your concept is realized at the highest level.
Demonstrate strong expertise in executing campaigns within the fashion industry that are within budget and push boundaries of creativity while adhering to key KPIs.

WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

You have a minimum of 6 years of experience in art direction/creative direction from an advertising agency fashion brand fashion magazine or a relevant creative field and a strong portfolio.
You leverage GenAI tools in your creative processes alongside traditional industry programs (GeminiFirefly MidJourney Comfy UI Adobe Creative Suite CaptureOne Digital Photography).
You have a strong understanding of e-commerce trends and an exceptional eye for identifying what resonates within the fashion industry.
You can translate business objectives and brand requirements into compelling creative strategies.
You are a sharp clear communicator with a strong ability to present creative ideas.
You are a proactive reliable and collaborative team player who remains professional and solution-oriented under pressure.
You are highly organized able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional attention to detail and a keen eye for quality and execution.

If you have what it takes we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits heres an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees
2 paid volunteering days a year
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week actual practice is up to each team to best support their collaboration
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year
Employee shares program
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando 30% off Lounge by Zalando discounts from external partners
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement)
Family services including counseling and support
Health and wellbeing options (including Wellhub formerly Gympass)
Mental health support and coaching available
Drive your development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review

This position is offered as a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Required Experience:

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THE ROLE & THE TEAMAs a Senior Art Director at Lounge e-commerce studio you will oversee the creative direction of daily production mentor and guide other art directors and take on responsibilities akin to a creative director on selected projects.You will work closely with the Creative Direction Tea...