Free People Still Life Art Director

Urban Outfitters • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

The Still Life Art Director brings Free People’s product to life across direct, print, and marketing imagery. Reporting to the Senior Creative Director, this role manages a team of Still Life Stylists, and collaborates closely with photographers, production, merchandising, social, and post-production to ensure all merchandise is styled and captured with intention, cohesion, and adherence to studio guidelines. With a deep understanding of Free People’s evolving brand identity and future vision, the Still Life Art Director translates seasonal narratives and current trends into compelling visual stories that elevate the customer experience.

Requirements

• Love for the FP brand
• 6+ years experience in still life styling and art direction
• 3+ years experience being a team leader
• Ability to travel occasionally

Responsibilities

• Acts as a visual brand steward, ensuring all still life imagery consistently reflects company values, and aesthetic standards.
• Partners with Creative, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to translate brand storytelling into compelling still life concepts that resonate with the FP customer.
• Develops a deep understanding of product, seasonal narratives, and customer insights to inform styling decisions that feel authentic, elevated, and commercially relevant.
• Leverages tools, references, and production resources to stay informed on campaigns, launches, and omni-channel needs, ensuring visual consistency across platforms.
• Leads by example in visual storytelling, styling excellence, and on-set collaboration.
• Directs and mentors stylists, photographers, and creative partners to foster a collaborative, high-performing creative environment.
• Facilitates creative reviews, pre-production meetings, and on-set walkthroughs to align on styling direction, trends, and brand priorities.
• Provides constructive feedback and guidance to elevate team skill sets and maintain a high standard of execution across all still life content.
• Champions an inclusive, people-first creative culture that values collaboration, respect, and diverse perspectives.
• Builds strong cross-functional partnerships with Merchandising, Creative Strategy, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment from concept through execution.
• Communicates visual insights, trend observations, and creative opportunities to leadership and Home Office partners.
• Represents still life creative within internal forums, contributing ideas, solutions, and best practices that support broader brand initiatives.

Benefits

• URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees.
• Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status.
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more!
• For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
• EEO Statement URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
• We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
• We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment.
• To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees