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FOREO is seeking a Senior Art Director to join its team in Sh...Job Description
FOREO is seeking a Senior Art Director to join its team in Shanghai.
You will have an expansive breadth of creativity that you will tap into without restraint. You will be an out-of-the box thinker that has no inhibitions when it comes to inspiring your team to deliver brilliant work. You will have a mind that is both visionary creatively and commercial, so you will possess the strategic know-how to back up your aspirations.
In this role, you're expected to conceive and execute breakthrough creative content for FOREO. You will help build and communicate FOREO’s boundary-pushing projects, in a way everyone can understand and get excited about. It’s a dynamic job. You will be unafraid to take on the conflicting roles of “dreamer”, “thinker” and “doer” in order to deliver boundary pushing creative projects.
FOREO is a fast-growing and entrepreneurial company, and likewise, they are looking for nontraditional, action-oriented individuals who are looking to make an impact on the world through the work that they do. In other words, FOREO pushes the limits, and they want someone who’s unafraid to push those limits farther.
Responsibilities
Responsible for the artistic direction, concept development and execution of all creative content from inception to final launch
Lead a team of artists, graphic designers, photographers, copywriters, and freelance staff, who work together to create a consistent marketing and brand identity. Maximizing team’s talent by being a mentor, coach, instructor and critic
Collaborate during the concept development and execution process with other departments including: product development, trade marketing, marketing communications, PR, digital marketing, web development and etc.
Prioritize and allocate time and team resources efficiently across various projects
Hands-on doer that will develop creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand and marketing strategy
Strong communication skills and ability to drive and work as part of a fast-paced team in a scrappy, start-up atmosphere
Requirements
Minimum 7+ years of experience in a retail/consumer or agency setting, preferably with cross-functional exposure to creative, marketing, communications, trade marketing, digital and other related functions
Thorough understanding of principles of art, layout, and copy, as well as in-depth knowledge of relevant design software
Portfolio of original or breakthrough projects/campaigns and a creative understanding of how to break from the norm and make a brand stand out, based on demonstrable experience
In addition to creative talent, the Senior Art Director should possess strong commercial sense in order to guide the projects and the teams to deliverables that are commercially sound
Native or near native English a must
Desire to challenge the existing beauty industry and a healthy disrespect for the impossible.
