Vans: Associate Creative Director, Global Brand

Vans•Van, TX

About The Position

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire beautiful rebellion – embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. We are constantly inspired by the next generation of creative catalysts within our community. So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live “OFF THE WALL” Vans just might be the ideal place for you. To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Vans Careers or www.vans.com. What will you do? You are an expert in crafting compelling brand and product narratives through visual storytelling. Your outstanding creative communication skills span digital and physical consumer journeys. You will help build and maintain our creative lifestyle expression of the brand through music, design, art, and style, forging meaningful connections with the next generation of consumers. You are passionate about shaping stories and creative concepts that stand out from the crowd and deliver brand distinction. A day in the life of an ACD, Brand Lifestyle at Vans looks a little like this: As a trusted member of the Global Brand Creative team reporting to the Sr. Creative Director, Global Brand Creative, you will work closely with Product teams, Category Marketing leads, and Functional Marketing leads globally and regionally. Your primary role is to develop seasonal creative concepts that increase both brand and product awareness, contributing significantly to driving brand heat. You will work together with talented teammates to deliver best-in-class storytelling across all levels of the marketing funnel. Most importantly, you will help Vans deliver powerful, culturally relevant, and meaningful stories to new, youthful consumers. What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 7-10 years of experience and professional achievements.

Requirements

Passion for creativity and visual storytelling
Incredible taste for what is right and what is next
Proficiency in graphic design applications (print and digital)
Ability to visualize concepts for internal and external stakeholders
Strong connection to youth culture
Intuitive understanding of cultural trends and shifts
Dependable, accountable and proactive
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Creative leadership and mentorship abilities
Curiosity and eagerness to learn, experiment, and take risks
Fluency in storytelling platforms and modern consumer touchpoints
Ability to lead through ambiguity and change
Experience with cross-functional teams and partners
7-10 years of experience and professional achievements

Nice To Haves

Authentic connection to street culture and fashion lifestyle brands
In-house Creative and/or Marketing experience at a major global brand
Familiarity with other creative disciplines such as Fashion/Footwear Design, Experiential/Environmental Design, Motion/Video Design, Digital Design, AI tools, etc.

Responsibilities

Develop seasonal creative concepts that increase both brand and product awareness, contributing significantly to driving brand heat.
Work together with talented teammates to deliver best-in-class storytelling across all levels of the marketing funnel.
Help Vans deliver powerful, culturally relevant, and meaningful stories to new, youthful consumers.

Benefits

extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions
competitive compensation package
strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity

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