Director, Creative Photography – PINK

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This positions works with cross-functional partners to develop the overall strategic photo direction for PINK. This individual directs and manages outside photo teams and internal stylist to ensure all photography and retouching is executed according to concept, on time and on budget. Position is also responsible for creating short and long term photo and creative strategies that support merchandising and business objectives—always “pushing for next”. This individual collaborates with the Design, Digital and other Creative team members to ensure consistent Brand message for all marketing materials.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Partners with merchants to create photo strategies that support merchandising initiatives and business goals

· Pushes the reach, aspiration and look of the photography that supports PINK core equities.

· Directs and manages outside photo teams through roadblocks and unexpected challenges

· Partners with Design, Digital and other creative team members to ensure all creative marketing materials are aligned with the brand and communicate a consistent message

· Develops and manages relationships with key photographers, retouchers, and modeling agencies that can get the business to “next” in terms of talent, locations, concepts, etc.

· Keeps up to date on current trends, fashion, magazines, retail stores and popular culture

· Oversee all aspects of retouching ensuring best in class work at competitive rates

· Oversee casting process by conducting go-sees, researching model trends and meeting with agents on an ongoing basis.

· Manage in house stylist(s) and provide direction in order maintain brand integrity.

· Oversee creative exploration, styling, graphics and execution of all Direct Mail pieces ensuring newness, brand elevation, and differentiation from competition.

· Collaborate with window creative lead on all imagery windows ensuring window creative continues to evolve.

· Collaborate on concept, direct and oversee editing of PINK videos shown on vspink.com and facebook.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· B.A./B.S degree

· Proven ability to develop and manage Budgets

· Excellent art direction and concepting skills

· 15 years of industry experience

· High-level conceptual thinker who has solid understanding of the creative process.

· Ability to develop photo strategies and direct the translation of these strategies in support of merchandising initiatives and business goals.

· Outstanding portfolio with a strong commitment to produce effective work.

· Ability to “raise the bar” and build and manage broad range of world class photographers, models, stylists, and photo support talent.

· Strong organizational skills

· Ability to adapt to emerging priorities and unexpected challenges.

· Attuned to the fashion industry and aware of current trends

· Team player with ability to motivate others and gain consensus

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Strong attention to both detail and “the big picture”

· Ability to communicate and understand the Brand

An equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected category recognized by state, federal or local laws. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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