Art Director

As a global retail organisation, we offer professional development and advancement opportunities to complement career goals and aspirations. Our approach to skin care involves meticulous attention to detail, using only the most efficacious ingredients to create formulations which stir the self and senses. The same meticulous approach is taken during our recruitment process, seeking out considered and inspired individuals with a wealth of perspectives who bring out the best in themselves and others.

Main Responsibilities

• The Senior Art Director plays a pivotal role in ideating concepts and experiences while being hands-on in creative development, art direction, and content execution across all channels.- This is a full time 12 month fixed term position operating with a hybrid working pattern.
• Reporting to the Creative Director, the role works closely with Marketing, Digital, Copy, and Visual Merchandising to manage multiple projects from conception to completion, ensuring brand standards, quality, and consistency.
• Advocate, endorse and implement the Creative Strategy.
• Work closely with immediate manager and ensure they are kept informed of relevant developments.
• Develop and endorse Aesop’s culture and values.
• Develop an impeccable brand, product and editorial content and experiences ensuring it meets KPI’s Assist the Creative Director to honour our aesthetic heritage while driving innovation across projects and products, nurturing partners and prospects that align with the creative strategy Encourage collaboration, ownership and continued learning and development; inspiring the continued quality of expression of the Aesop brand Nurture and mentor art directors | graphic designers.
• Collaborate with the digital team across content and ecommerce initiatives to drive aligned outcomes, including UX, module design and development, and asset creation (films, photography and illustrations) across digital and social customer ecosystem Work closely with Product Team to ensure packaging and product design is viable and consistent across all communications File preparation and management - ensure all work is filed and easily accessible as archives when required Templates and Guidelines: Assist in the creation of digital templates, guidelines and specification documents, recommending enhancements and efficiencies Assist with the onboarding of new team members as required.

Skills & Experience

• This position demands strong digital expertise, exceptional conceptual ability, and a deep understanding of design processes, alongside a collaborative and diplomatic approach to building relationships.
• Ability to adapt and implement quickly Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (CC) with an understanding of HTML/CSS, CMS systems, ecommerce & tech infrastructure capabilities Passion for digital design, and innovative technologies Excellent organisation and project management skills and the ability to deliver a project on time and within budget.
• What we are looking for Open mindset and deep curiosity seeking to understand others, listen without judgement and act on diverse perspectives Commitment to fostering an inclusive and psychologically safe work environment In depth experience in senior role (Art Director, Senior Art Director, ACD, Head of art / Head of digital or Design Director) preferably in a setting that has strong ties with the cultural sphere Able to confidently lead the Art Direction of a 360 Global Campaign comprising stills and motion with a hands-on approach at every step of development; from Brief, Concept, Pre-Production, Production and Shoot, Post-production, to Design roll-out across all Channels.
• Experience in developing Skin Care and/or Beauty Campaigns and an interest in the nuances and layered messaging required to communicate Skin Care with a unique brand vision and scientific rigour.
• Concept, design and implementation including, but not limited to: responsive experiences, social media, ecommerce, email, CRM, retail graphics and instore experiences, across all touchpoints of the retail ecosystem.
• The ability to tailor communications to meet the needs of various audiences, across print and digital platforms, without compromising Aesop’s voice or spirit An awareness of cultural sensitivities in the territories in which Aesop operates
• The ability to collaborate effectively with designers and other creatives, and a collaborative mindset in general Conceptual, innovative, adventurous – while having an acute eye for detail and desire for quality Ability to use insights to inspire digital products, services and solutions.

Why Join Us?

• What’s on offer We take a holistic approach to employment, promoting professional development, career growth, employee wellbeing initiatives and encouraging deep connections with the local community through the Aesop Foundation, volunteering and matched giving programs.
• We are committed to promoting inclusion for all with the belief that diversity, inclusion and belonging plays an important role in the success of our organisation.

Salary

Develop a good understanding of the business and support annual objectives.