Associate Creative Director Job at Caleres in St Louis
Caleres, St Louis, MO, United States
Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great...feet first.
Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Associate Creative Director in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion and design, are eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.
What will you be doing?
- Team collaboration: Responsible for guiding assigned creative team from concept to execution of the design and development of 360 campaigns, including imagery/illustration, video, paid media. in-store signage, product content, website and email content and design, packaging, trade shows and more, all upholding brand standards/guidelines.
- Drive creative process: Drive the creative process from product launch, concept through pre-production; constantly motivating designers and writers to consistently achieve high design standards. Work within budget for assigned production needs including photographers, models, wardrobe, stylists and product styling for all photo shoots.
- Manage: Ensure team understands assigned consumer segment and the variables to reach her by channel. Responsible for team's time, resource needs and performance reviews. This includes ongoing touch bases and yearly review evaluations.
- Contribute to expansion: Research and stay current on consumer style, fashion and trend information and interprets through the work relevant to each brand and target consumer.
- Our Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
- Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
- Get Paid When You Want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
- Mental Wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
- Relaxed Dress Code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
- Site Perks: Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO
- Previous experience at an Ad Agency and/or Retail In-House Creative Department 5 year preferred
- Leadership and people management 5 years
- Computer Proficiency: Macintosh, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In Design, CS4 and CS5, Sketch app, Workfront and InVision
- Proven Success in communicating design expectations and strategic intent to creative staff preferred
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or equivalent combination of education and work preferred
Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.
Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.