Art Director Creative Services

PUMA Gruppe; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

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Job summary

PUMA’s internal Creative Agency based in Boston is hiring an Art Director to focus on visual storytelling across campaigns, video, and digital content. You will collaborate with senior leaders and external partners to develop concepts, oversee shoots, and guide final assets while mentoring junior members.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Graphic Design or related field, 5+ years of experience, and strong skills in Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge and Acrobat on Mac. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design or relevant field
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge and Acrobat on Mac
• Strong visual storytelling and art direction skills
• Excellent presentation and communication abilities
• Experience directing studio and location photo shoots

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Creative Director, planners, content creators, and business units on campaigns
• Develop assets across PR, social, paid media, ecommerce, and in-store channels
• Lead creative productions and briefing of external partners
• Plan and execute photoshoots and productions with internal teams and external partners
• Provide feedback on ecommerce designs and asset retouching
• Guide junior team members and mentor others within Creative Services

Job description

Creative & Design, Somerville, United States of America

Art Director Creative Services

We are currently looking for an Art Director to work for Creative Services, PUMA’s Internal Creative Agency, out of our Boston Office. We are looking for someone who is focused on visual storytelling with a strong aesthetic sense for art direction, video, and digital content. The candidate should be culturally connected and passionate, with a genuine knowledge and passion for arts, culture, streetwear and fashion. We’re seeking someone who is innovative, collaborative, and ambitious – someone who genuinely wants to design cool stuff for our brand. Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Associate Creative Director, Planners, Content Creators, and Business Units in the conception of both high- and low-production campaigns

Work across all marketing channels to execute ideas that deliver on full funnel creative directions developed by Creative Services including assets for PR, Social, Paid Media, Ecomm, In-Store, etc.

Be a leading voice in both Creative Services and cross-departmental brainstorming sessions

Work with the Creative Services senior management to review and align with briefs for marketing campaigns and other communications initiatives

Lead creative productions by identifying and briefing external partners including photographers, illustrators, animators, production companies, independent content creators

Work with Creative Services leadership and producers to plan and execute photoshoots, and other types of productions, including liaising with external creative partners

Guide external partners in the development of creative concepts and productions

Oversee the development of clear, in-depth creative guidelines to aid in regional execution of global concepts

Provide feedback to production designers on ecommerce designs and other final assets

Work with Creative Services leadership to guide and oversee the post-production asset selection and retouching process

Act as a leader within Creative Services, while leading and developing junior members of the Creative Services team

Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design and/or relevant field of study

5+ years ofrelevant experience is required

Digitally focused, with versatile creative suite skills including a high proficiency in Photoshop, InDesign, Bridge, and Acrobat on Mac

A demonstrated ability to create proof of concepts for still photography and moving imagery such as gifs and video content

Top notch design skills and a working knowledge of digital design

Exceptional ability to see projects through all phases of implementation including: concept ideation, design development, and pre- and post- production

Thorough understanding of creative process, color theory and typography as well as interactive, digital design and video storytelling

Exceptional presentation skills and proven ability to effectively work with senior management to brainstorm, design and strategize the fulfillment of marketing executions

Extensive experience directing and overseeing both studio and location photo shoots under aggressive, time-sensitive conditions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to function autonomously and in a cooperative, diverse group

Leadership capabilities, including ability to manage, motivate and mentor others within work group

Experience in the footwear, athletic and/or apparel industry is a plu

Travel required with role

The hiring range base pay for this position is $74,500 - $101,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

At PUMA, every application is reviewed by real people who are committed to fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity - no matter your background, identity, or experience. To ensure our process stays true to these values, no automated systems or AI tools are used to make hiring decisions. Every decision is made by real people -with real judgment and accountability. We may use functions supported by Artificial Intelligence (AI) to carry out isolated organizational steps, such as scheduling interviews. These functions have no influence on decisions in the application process. We believe in creating spaces where everyone is welcome, celebrated, and empowered to contribute authentically. Because at PUMA, whoever wants to play, can play.

PUMA is a global sports brand creating footwear, apparel, and accessories that inspire athletes and everyday movers. The PUMA Group owns PUMA, Cobra Golf, and stichd, operates in 120+ countries, and has around 22,000 employees worldwide.

The large running presence in Boston drives our passion to be to the Fastest Sports Brand in the World.

PUMA Marketing is a highly engaged, driven and fun group! We communicate directly with our consumers daily, and work together to create stories that effectively reach and impact PUMA fans around the world. It doesn‘t get any better than that!