AddressNow that you’ve found the job description, what’s next?
At JanSport, we believe our brand embodies the spirit of self-expression and discovery. Our packs reflect us as people – rugged, ready, and inspired. We’re built to pursue daily adventure and help you discover your world.
So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who express ourselves with the bags we carry and the positive movements we support, JanSport just may be the place for you.
To learn more about our values and our culture, visit JanSport Careers (https://vfc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/jansport_careers) or www.jansport.com .
Art Director
What will you do?
A day in the life of an Art Director at JanSport looks a little like this.
You'll ignite your creative vision at the forefront of design and innovation. As a key player in our company, you'll help lead a team of designers, nurturing their talents to craft compelling visual experiences. From initial brainstorming to final execution, you'll oversee the entire creative process, ensuring our brand identity shines through in every detail. Collaborating seamlessly across departments, you'll transform marketing objectives into captivating visuals, while also spearheading photo and video shoots to capture our brand essence with stunning imagery and dynamic storytelling.
Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.
Collaborate, challenge and enrich brainstorms and ideation processes across clients and deliverables, generating clear ideas, concepts and executions
Work with account, strategy and creative teams to ensure the design vision is executed in a consistent, on-brand and world-class manner, ensuring high standards for design quality
Lead projects from concept through execution by producing sketches, storyboards, art layouts through photo and video shoots, based on creative visions and ideas
Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organized and detailed manner
Be a true product expert, focused on holistic, product-driven narratives that showcase the innovation of both brands while elevating seasonal product collections & emerging technologies that define our unique brands within the Global Pack’s space
Work in lock step with the eCommerce, Retail and Brand teams to ensure seasonal consistency in art direction across multiple categories
What do you need to succeed?
We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements with a strong portfolio showcasing your creative abilities and design versatility.
The foundation skills you will need in this position are:
Keep up to date with innovative creative work across industries while embracing diverse trends, skills, specialties and viewpoints
Mentor design team members through critique and guidance of their work to maintain consistent creative quality in-line with client branding
Love the challenge of discovering what makes GenZ consumers engage and develop a fandom with a brand
Previous experience in productions showcasing art direction for both photo and video
Demonstrating effective team collaboration skills including directing design teams
High proficiency in contemporary design tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Premier Pro, Figma, GIF creation, advanced photography skills, video editing experience a plus
Retouching and recoloring of assets
Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and cultural nuances to create impactful and relevant designs
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey concepts and ideas to team members and stakeholders
Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and color theory
A keen eye for detail and a passion for staying current with design trends and innovations
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while juggling multiple projects and deadlines
There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred.
Video Editing
Talent direction
Management of vendors and team
What do we offer you?
At JanSport, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.
To learn more about JanSport’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com (https://www4.benefitsolver.com/benefits/BenefitSolverView?page_name=signon&co_num=30716&co_affid=vfcorp) and click “Looking to Join VF”.
To learn more about JanSport’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to www.jansport.com .
Now WE have a question for YOU.
Are you in?
Hiring Range:
$73,440.00 USD - $91,800.00 USD annually
Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.
At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us atpeopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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