Art Director Creative Services

PUMA•Boston, MA

3d•$74,500 - $101,000•Onsite

About The Position

PUMA is one of the world’s leading Sports Brands, designing, developing, selling and marketing footwear, apparel and accessories. We are committed to working in ways that contribute to the world by supporting creativity, sustainability and peace, and by staying true to the principles of being fair, honest, positive and creative in decisions made and actions taken. Would you like working in a fast pace and multicultural environment? Then PUMA is the right place to be! Become a member of our successful Central Marketing team based in Boston, MA. 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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