Associate Creative Director - Video & Photo

Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Associate Creative Director - Video Production & Photography
POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for producing top level multimedia marketing creative video content for Aerie/OFFLINE brands that engage, inform and inspire our audiences.

This role will oversee all aspects of video content creation - elevate and drive creative vision, conceptual direction and development, art direction, creative management, production and implementation of video production. This role requires a creative leader with a strong vision, excellent storytelling abilities, and the ability to manage and inspire a team of video producers, directors, editors, and designers. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of current video trends, technologies, and best practices, and will be able to translate business goals into compelling visual narratives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and lead a team to include videographers, video editors, agency partners and producers. Lead in house teams for on location video direction/capture, DP, shoot details, post production management of editing, design, and motion graphics
• Responsible for creative and art direction as well as production of all video related content (stores, website, digital & media), including creative direction for social capture needs (iPhone etc.)
• Collaborate with leadership on creative strategy for video/photo planning for seasonal campaign needs, including storyboards/creative narrative, pre-production planning and on-set capture direction as the DP
• On photo shoots, direct the visual look of the film or video production as DP. This role involves working closely with the CD and production team to translate the CD vision into compelling visual storytelling. Oversee all aspects of cinematography, including lighting, camera work, shot composition, and visual effects.
• Lead post-production and delivery of customer facing video creative marketing throughout all channels
• Develop and manage budgets with in - house operations and producer partners
• Lead creative strategy for audio production, music licensing and music selection for all channels.
• Research and present new and emerging creative approaches to photography and video
• Remain aware of industry trends and developments and recommend changes to ensure the Aerie/OFFLINE brands remain current and competitive
• Manage and handle multiple projects simultaneously with ease and professionalism as the team manages multiple seasons of content at a time.
• Report to VP Creative of Aerie/OFFLINE brands

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BFA in Graphic Design/Photography required. Advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years' experience in creative leadership position for design, art direction, and conceptual development. Experience with specialty retail brands & online retail business is a plus.
• 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Travel is required, including the potential for international travel
• High degree of proficiency in Adobe Creative, Google Docs, MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.
• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.
• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.

About Us

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.

AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.