Logo of Huzzle

Art Director, NA Social - 12 Month Contract (Vancouver)

image

lululemon

Aug 31, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Marketing
    Design
  • Vancouver

Requirements

  • 8-10 years of relevant experience
  • Agency and/or client-side experience
  • Experience leading a team of 5+ people
  • Expertise in social creative and channels, art direction (social, campaign, brand ID, shoot, production, film, digital), and integrated marketing
  • You live and breathe Social. Deeply immersed, constantly exploring new trends and opportunities.
  • Conceptual thinker and proactive collaborator who partners well with Copy Creative Leads and team
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with experience in team development and management
  • Skilled in timeline management, team coordination, and project-level budget and resource approval
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of turning guest insights into impactful creative
  • Visual curator with strong creative vision, exceptional typographic, layout, and prototyping skills
  • 5+ years of agency oversight and knowledge of cultural, design, fashion, and tech trends
  • Proficient in current creative software and passionate about social media
  • BA or BFA in Arts/Fine Arts
  • Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
  • Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
  • Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
  • Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
  • Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
  • Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.
  • Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Creative Oversight
  • Conceptualize campaign vision, original graphics, copy, and content across @lululemon social platforms.
  • Category expert, who drives a deep understanding of insights to create cut through creative.
  • Develop creative briefs, creative strategy and execution based on collaboration with cross-functional partners (marketing, strategy, product, R&D).
  • Develop directional decks/presentations to sell-through creative approach, enrol partners, and help guide the greater team and/or agency partners.
  • Identifies brand creative opportunities for consistency across channel.
  • Drives concept to execution of brand and product storytelling opportunities across channel (insight into creative).
  • Manages and directs Social creative agencies and contractors.
  • Aware of brand & campaign performance and can interpret data to influence creative strategies and executions.
  • Responsible for influencing and collaborating with cross-functional teammates.
  • Define presentation strategy and approaches, styles and techniques to help deliver buy-in from cross functional partners.
  • Organize and lead creative ideation with Social Creative Team.
  • Organize and lead cross-functional ideation sessions to help build the creative brief.
  • Push creative boundaries within the social space, while building brand recognition and love.
  • Planning & Resourcing
  • Oversee management of project creative, team coordination, and ensure delivery of high-quality production.
  • Define team/project timelines, facilitate progress and ensure all projects successfully reach their goals.
  • Key input on project/initiative and resource needs for yearly planning (AOP).
  • Responsible for executing projects on-time and on-budget.
  • Develops and drives creative initiatives based on creative project needs.
  • Management
  • Identifies opportunities for professional development growth to the team.
  • Inspires team - pushes methods, creative processes and thinking (brand storytelling, and differentiation).
  • Removes blockers for team, allowing creatives to be creative.
  • Guide flow of work and priorities for team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Art Director, NA Social - 12 Month Contract.

Where is this job located?

This job is located in Vancouver.

What is the duration of the contract for this role?

The contract duration is 12 months.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Art Director?

The primary responsibilities include conceptualizing campaign vision, developing creative briefs, managing social creative agencies, and leading the Social Creative Team.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

A minimum of 8-10 years of relevant experience is required.

Do you need to have experience leading a team?

Yes, the candidate should have experience leading a team of 5 or more people.

Is expertise in social media required for this role?

Yes, expertise in social creative and channels is required, along with a deep immersion in social media trends.

What are the educational requirements for this position?

A BA or BFA in Arts/Fine Arts is required.

What type of benefits does lululemon offer for this position?

Benefits include extended health and dental benefits, mental health plans, paid time off, savings and retirement plan matching, generous employee discounts, fitness & yoga classes, and more.

What is the salary range for this position?

The typical hiring range is from $107,500 to $141,100 CAD annually.

Is authorization to work in Canada required for this role?

Yes, authorization to work in Canada is required.

What is the workplace arrangement for this position?

This role is classified as Hybrid, with in-person collaboration important and work performed onsite at least 3 days per week.

What key attributes are emphasized for potential candidates?

Candidates should acknowledge the presence of choice, possess an entrepreneurial spirit, communicate with honesty and kindness, lead with courage, foster connection by putting people first, and integrate fun and joy into their work.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. https://corporate.lululemon.com/careers