At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.
We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.
Burberry is looking for a talented Art Director to join the Marketing team. Within this role you will oversee the creative strategy and delivery of a wide portfolio of marketing campaigns. You will be responsible for supporting Senior ADs on larger briefs and managing smaller briefs end-to-end, across model, stills and video shoots. As an Art Director, you’ll ensure every brief is executed to maximise commercial impact and aligns with our brand standards, seamlessly reflecting our brand’s creative vision.
Lead or support on formulating creative strategy for each brief
Manage or support on all aspects of the creative process: research, ideation, concept presentation, on set delivery and post production
Collaborate with the production team to identify best suited collaborators
Create and deliver presentations to the highest standard
Brief and work closely with collaborators on set to ensure capture is in line with approved creative direction
Oversee post production and cropping processes
Develop and implement style guides for fashion model and still life categories
Manage and prioritise tasks and projects, ensuring deadlines are adhered to and be flexible enough to adapt to changing priorities
Attend cross-department meetings throughout projects
Develop and maintain relationships with photographers, styling and other freelance collaborators
Maintain on-the-pulse industry knowledge and a global awareness of trends to build innovative and relevant creative ideas
Proficient in software such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop, with additional relevant programs.
Strong time management skills and ability to efficiently manage workflow and schedules.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a clear understanding of project deadlines.
Self-motivated creative with on-set experience, strong conceptual abilities, attention to detail, and a positive, collaborative attitude.
Collaborative approach to work
Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
Proven creative experience working in luxury fashion production and/or design environments
A depth of experience in Art Direction
Strong relationships with creative collaborators
Excellent verbal, visual and written communication skills.
Strong artistic and creative abilities, with a keen eye for design and typography.
Knowledge of current fashion trends and an understanding of how to translate them into brand visuals.
Strong creative POV with an understanding of business objectives.
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.