Art Director, A&F NFL Collaboration

Job Description: • Work closely with the Creative Director on the conceptual development and execution of seasonal editorial A&F NFL Collaboration shoots – ensuring that all creative content aligns with the brand's guidelines and is consistent with the overall brand aesthetic. • Concept, plan, and execute all NFL-related content for the A&F brand across campaigns, social, and special projects. • Develop moodboards and oversee casting, on-set art direction, propping, and overall visual execution of each shoot. • Work with external partners including production, agents and NFL teams to plan and schedule content capture. • Manage post-production across all assets, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely delivery. • Partner closely with strategy, styling, and product teams to align creative with business and brand goals. • Work on set with celebrity and athlete talent, representing the brand with professionalism and confidence. • Lead and empower shoot team through roadblocks and unexpected problems, challenging the team to seek creative solutions that advance our brand and speak to the customer. • Expect travel during the NFL season, including games, player homes and special events. • Understand current trends in social media, fashion, and culture – testing new ideas to further develop and advance the creative voice of the A&F brand. • Communicate and collaborate effectively within the A&F organization, clearly and effectively presenting ideas and projects to cross functional partners and all levels of leadership. • Evolve the brand handwriting for a new generation of consumers, building off existing brand foundation. • Help to implement a creative organization that supports a content-led marketing strategy. • Other projects and responsibilities as assigned Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Design, Photography, Advertising or related field required • Minimum of 7+ years of art direction experience in fashion retail or related industry • Experience working in an iconic, branded environment for an international organization • Experience working with layout for print and digital media with and directing, training and guiding other layout artists and copywriters • A strong eye for quality and trend as it relates to the Abercrombie & Fitch brands • Experience managing and collaborating with large cross-functional teams Benefits: • Incentive bonus program • 401(K) savings plan with company match • Annual companywide review process • Flexible spending accounts • Medical, dental and vision insurance • Life and disability insurance • Associate assistance program • Paid parental and adoption leave • Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot • Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace • Paid Caregiver Leave • Mobile Stipend • Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community • Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year) • Seven associate wellness half days per year • Merchandise discount on all of our brands • Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within • Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups • Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU! Apply tot his job