Creative Director

Lululemon Athletica; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company is seeking a Creative Director for EMEA and Global Franchise. You will define and communicate a creative vision in line with global strategies. Your role involves managing creative teams and executing high-quality campaigns across various channels. Candidates should have extensive experience in creative leadership and integrated marketing for premium brands. This is a full-time position based in Greater London.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience at Creative Director level.
• 10+ years managing multidisciplinary creative teams.
• Significant experience creating premium brand campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate creative vision aligned with global strategy.
• Direct concept execution of campaigns across all channels.
• Uphold high creative standards across regional outputs.

Skills

Creative leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Art direction

Integrated marketing campaigns

Education

BA or BFA in Design, Fine Arts, or Writing

Job description

Business Unit: Store Support Centre (SSC)

Time Type: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Who we are

The Creative team is responsible for delivering visual storytelling that brings the lululemon brand to life in a way that resonates with both new and existing guests. We ensure that lululemon shows up as globally consistent and regionally relevant whilst brand differentiated within a crowded competitor space. We fuel business success by connecting our guests to the heart of who we are — our purpose, our values, and personality. We bring the performance of our products to life and drive brand awareness, demand and love throughout EMEA and global franchise markets.

About this role

The Creative Director for EMEA and Global Franchise defines and communicates an overarching creative vision for lululemon in region, in line with the global strategy and identity. They shape the brand expression and creative standards and ensure that all creative output is aligned with business objectives and delivered in excellence. They direct and mentor regional creative specialists (including art direction, design, copy, creative operations and production) to deliver visually stunning assets across all touchpoints including digital, in store, and experiential channels.

A day in the life

Regional creative vision

• Collaborate with global Creative team leadership and regional Brand Strategy to set and uphold a creative vision for EMEA that is aligned with the global brand and identity and drives the regional business integrated marketing campaign development.
• Direct in-house, agency, and franchise partner teams to concept and execute outstanding creative campaigns that elevate output and resonate with both new and existing guests whilst answering business needs.
• Ensure all campaigns are consistently and uniquely lululemon – differentiating the brand in a crowded competitor space.

Operational excellence

• Accountable for upholding high creative standards across all regional channels and tracking creative performance to influence future strategies.
• Accountable for best-in-class regional processes and resource strategies that deliver elevated creative assets on time, on budget, and on strategy.
• Responsible for influencing and collaborating with cross-functional and regional executive colleagues.

Team leadership

• Lead, inspire and coach the regional creative team and partners (including franchise, marketplace, brand, and agency partners) amidst a positive working culture that enables people to thrive and deliver great work.

Qualifications

• BA or BFA preferred with a focus in Design, Fine Arts, or Writing
• 5+ years of experience at Creative Director level in a creative agency or in-house creative team
• 10+ years of experience managing highly skilled and multidisciplinary creative teams
• Significant experience creating and art directing successful integrated marketing campaigns for a premium brand
• Highly collaborative and cross-functional leader

Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. Lululemon is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices relating to recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, discipline, transfer, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment. While management is primarily responsible for seeing that Lululemon equal employment opportunity policies are implemented, you share in the responsibility for assuring that, by your personal actions, the policies are effective.

lululemon is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you would like someone from our team to contact you for individualized support, email us at [e-mail] . In your email, please include the position title, the location of the position and the nature of your request.