Job Description Form
Section 1:
Job Title: Director – Art, Digital E-Comm + Social Content (PPD US/DMIs)
FLSA: Exempt
Function: Creative (DMI)
Supervisor Title: AVP – Creative Lead
Location: Terminal Stores - 606 W 28th Street New York, NY 10001
Section 2: Job Summary
Responsible for establishing, expressing and implementing the creative vision for the brand through various digital mediums always ensuring that brand identity is maintained. Responsible for the digital creative output of PPD US DMI brands, under the direction of the AVP – Creative Lead. Will concept, direct, and assist in the execution of all DMI digital creative assets for E-Commerce, PPD Loyalty website, Pro-sites and Social channels across assigned brands. Working closely with the Brand Lead, and AVP – Creative Lead, ensure all executions adhere to the established DMI brand charter.
Section 3: Job Requirements
College degree (BFA, BA, or AAS) in visual arts or other creative fields preferred. High school diploma required.
5+ years creative or related field experience, preferably with beauty industry.
Proven experience in creative design for global brands required
Exceptional knowledge of all social media channels and content that performs best within each required. This includes understanding of metrics and performance measures
Proven experience in creating a consistent and comprehensive brand expression across multiple digital platforms required. Experience in print, retail and other mediums is a plus.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative suite (MAC-based)
Able to set up and photograph in a studio environment (equipment not required)
Exceptional craftsmanship skills and attention to detail
Planning and anticipating project needs
Ability to make quick decisions, problem solve and multi-task
2+ years Art Direction experience (managing and directing 1-2 Jr. Designers)
Excellent written/oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills required to effectively manage relationships with diverse international internal and external contacts
Strong organizational and project management skills
Strong execution, leadership and consensus building/decision making skills.
Computer literacy on Windows, iOS, MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
Language skills a plus.
Ability to travel domestically periodically (max. 25%).
Thorough knowledge of the creative process, including practical implementation, in order to effectively gauge workloads and deadline expectations.
Ability to articulate clear business direction and strategies; to motivate and inspire creative team. Also, to liaise between different departments, participate in senior level management discussions and facilitate the creative process at all levels.
Financial acumen to manage budgets for category specific creative executions (photoshoots, video production, etc)
Knowledge of the fashion and beauty business preferred
Previous experience creating assets for E-Commerce and Social channels a plus
Section 4: Judgment and Decision Making
This position requires limited supervision. An ideal candidate will work autonomously to complete projects and assignments as well as work cross functionally to achieve short and long-term brand objectives.
Section 5: Essential Physical Requirements
Office based role with long periods of sitting and computer work. Minimal physical activities, lifting up to 25lbs. required occasionally. Travel required up to 25% as well.
Section 6: Financial Scope
Annual Budget Responsibility: $
Annual Revenue Responsibility: $
Section 7: Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Briefly describe 5-8 primary duties/responsibilities of the job. Please list these duties in order of importance and include the percentage of time spent or required for each activity
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Section 8: Required Competencies:
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