THE DEPARTMENT
Our Marketing/Brand Department increases Altar’d State’s reach
through a mix of inspiration and beauty. The goal: a global community that’s
passionate about who we are and what we do.
THE OPPORTUNITY
As the Design Director, you’ll combine your fashion
expertise, leadership and strategic vision, along with an understanding of Altar’d
States brand and product.
In this
role, you will lead and motivate a team of high performers tasked with creating
cohesive marketing initiatives across all our marketing and social channels,
from social platforms and influencers to digital engagement tools and
e-commerce.
YOU’LL LOVE IT BECAUSE YOU WILL BE
•Leading a full-service Creative Services team, which includes Art Direction (Social
Media, Signage, Packaging and Digital), Videography, Photography, Copy and
Visual across E-commerce, Retail and Catalog. Review and approve designs,
artwork, photography, and graphics developed by Brand Creative team members
• Originate compelling, creative solutions for all creative brand initiatives based on the
brand positioning
• Creation and execution of seasonal stories for both catalog and digital,
internal presentations, engagement programs, directional store documents and
interior design
• Translate strategic and conceptual direction into working creative assets, both
2 and 3D, across all mediums including; product packaging, e-commerce, POS/
retail environment, merchandising, social media, print and digital advertising,
franchise toolkit/guides, conference and consumer engagement environments
• Apply current trends in culture, design, advertising, fashion, social media, digital,
entertainment, etc. to the brand in ways that keep the brand relevant
• Manage multiple projects, outside partner relationships and corresponding
deadlines
• Understand post production of photographic and printed materials, and be able
to communicate with corresponding vendors
WE DESIRE
• 10 years of experience in fashion-related marketing department with demonstrated
success
• 10 years of experience building and leading powerful teams
• 5 years minimum in catalog and/or graphic design
• Advertising or Design Agency Experience a plus
• Demonstrated skill in managing people, creativity, and a command presence
• A leading role in supporting global, disruptive campaigns for lifestyle brands,
as well as partnering with outside agencies
• A collaborative nature with finesse in developing relationships
cross-functionally
• Meaningful experience with agency/vendor management
• Exceptional interpersonal, networking and verbal and written communications
skills, with a sense of humor
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a high-pressure,
fast-paced environment
• Excellent computer skills: Creative Suite
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a related field
OS: Mac + PC Adobe Creative Suite; Sketch and/or Adobe XD valued but not required
Altar’d State
Altar’d State is an Equal Opportunity employer. Altar’d State
believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have
opportunity to succeed.
We are committed to doing so by providing accessible employment
practices. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any
stage of the recruitment process and applicants are asked to make their
accommodation needs known.