Art Director (Chico's)

Chico's FAS, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Chico's FAS, Inc. is seeking a seasoned on-set art director to develop and reveal brand stories across omni-channel campaigns. You will manage the creative process from concept through shoot execution, partnering with leadership to maintain brand integrity and visual standards.

You will lead photography/video asset creation, collaborate with copy teams, and steward retouching, cataloging, and asset roadmaps. A strong portfolio and multi-brand experience are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work history.
• 5+ years on set art direction.
• 3+ years in a creative management role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating on-set art direction, mood boarding, and concept development.
• 360 points of view in concepting/design.
• Ability to develop and execute omni-channel campaigns.
• Vertical Retail/Fashion/Luxury/Beauty industry experience preferred.
• Adhere to brand style guides, design systems, and pattern libraries.
• Curiosity about women's intimate apparel, WHBM brand, and customers.
• Experience managing multiple complex creative projects.
• Hands-on concepting and design experience.
• Strong presentation, communication, organizational, problem-solving, and detail orientation.
• Knowledge of CSS, HTML5, JavaScript; development best practices.
• Proficiency in typography, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign; using Figma for collaboration.
• Experience with multi-channel campaigns under pressure; ability to work with diverse teams.
• Strong relationship-building and coaching ability.
• Understanding of creative landscape and new digital technologies

Responsibilities

• Manages the creative process, from concept to completion, for assigned seasonal campaign; collaborate with leader on shoot execution and asset management within brand standards.
• Develops seasonal marketing concepts, initial visuals, and campaign photography for all sales channels.
• Leads, develops and executes photography and video assets that meet brand objectives and integrity across channels.
• Translates marketing objectives into clear creative strategies in partnership with Creative leader.
• Leads and manages brand and campaign photo retouching and cataloging.
• Partners with copy team to align copy and art; create asset roadmaps for go-to-market.
• Ensures brand individuality and standards across channels.
• Leverages customer data with analytics and marketing teams to drive decisions.
• Adheres to production schedules and PLC timelines; manages team priorities.
• Stays current on fashion, style, design, trends in the competitive landscape.
• Shares best practices with design teams to elevate skills and processes.
• May plan/direct photoshoots, identify talent/vendors, and develop brand-right model roster.
• May develop graphics and layouts for marketing collateral.
• Duties may vary by brand; position may appear in multiple brands.

Skills

On-set art direction

Portfolio development

Creative management

Concept development

Omni-channel campaigns

Fashion/Luxury industry

Brand guidelines

Project management

Hands-on concepting

Typography/Adobe suite

Multi-channel campaigns

Mentoring designers

Digital trends

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CSS/HTML/JS

Photoshop/Illustrator/InDesign

Figma collaboration

Job description

About Us

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico's has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We're dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

About Us

Established in 1983 in a small Sanibel Island boutique filled with artfully stylish pieces, Chico's has evolved to inspire accomplished women to embrace and express their individuality through effortless chic and unique styles. We're dedicated to making women feel confident and beautiful. Build your career with a team that empowers you.

Position Objective

This position collaborates with the Creative leaders to develop engaging collateral and content that tells a brand and product story that evokes an emotional response from our customers and future customers. This role is instrumental in building and maintaining brand creative integrity through all Omni channels.

Functional Responsibilities

• Manages the creative process, from concept to completion, for assigned seasonal campaign. Works closely with leader to develop concepts, align on shoot execution and asset management that adhere to established brand standards.
• Develops seasonal marketing concepts, initial creative visuals, and campaign photography for all sales channels
• Leads, develops and executes photography and video assets that that meets brand objectives and maintains brand integrity in all channels.
• In partnership with Creative leader translates marketing objectives into clear creative strategies.
• Leads and manages brand and campaign photo retouching and cataloging.
• Partners with copy team to ensure copy and art are aligned to deliver product and brand stories. Create a roadmap of assets being shot to guide working team on building out go to market creative upon assets delivered.
• Ensures brands individuality and standards in all marketing channels.
• Leverage customer data to drive decisions in partnership with customer analytics and marketing.
• Adheres to the production schedule, PLC timelines and deliverables while helping to manage team’s priorities and time.
• Stays current on fashion, style, design, popular culture and social trends in the competitive landscape.
• Shares best practices with design team members to foster outstanding design skills, and creative best practices.
• May plan and direct photo shoots, including pre and post-production. Including but not limited to partnering with producer to identify talent and vendors. Develop brand right model roster.
• May develop graphics and layouts for all marketing channels and collateral.
• This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

Competencies

• Culture Living the Chico's FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement and Delivering Results with High Performance.
• Decision Quality Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
• Interpersonal Savvy Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Situational Adaptability Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and work history required
• 5+ years on set phot art direction
• 3+ years in a creative management role
• A strong portfolio demonstrating on set art direction, mood boarding, and creative concept development through execution
• 360 points of view when concepting or designingl
• Ability to develop and execute for omni-channel campaigns
• Vertical Retail/Fashion/Luxury/Beauty industry experience strongly preferred
• Ability to develop and adhere to strict brand style guides, design systems and pattern libraries
• A strong curiosity and desire to learn the women's intimate apparel landscape, the WHBM brand, and the needs and wants of our existing and targeted potential customers.
• Experience in managing multiple complex creative projects with a demonstrated ability to adapt to changing business needs
• Experience concepting and designing with a hands on approach
• Excellent presentation, communication, organizational agility, problem solving skills, and thorough attention to detail
• Working understanding of CSS, HTML5, JavaScript, and knowledge of best practices and the development process.
• Experience with designing and leading typography, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign - can work within Figma to create a collaborative workstream
• Experience with mulit-channel campaign developmentAbility to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with a variety of people and personalities
• Strong relationship-building skills, the ability to coach other designers and a track record of successfully working collaboratively across teams
• A deep understanding of the creative landscape and new digital technologies

Location

Corporate FAS Retail Services - Fort Myers, FL 33928

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.