Assistant Art Director (6-month FTC)

INTRODUCTION

Founded in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, Burberry is a global luxury brand with a distinctly British attitude. We are a global business with an extensive network of both owned and franchised stores across EMEIA, Asia Pacific and Americas. We are digital pioneers, and innovative technology underpins every aspect of our business, from product design to distribution and marketing. We believe that modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible; this mindset is core to our business and key to our long-term success.

JOB PURPOSE

This role will support the Fashion Art Direction team in concepting and executing a wide range of innovative creative fashion projects.

The role is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract with immediate start.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Senior Art Director Fashion and Art Director Fashion on delivering fashion projects. This includes supporting on extensive research, ideation and execution.
• Working collaboratively with the wider art direction team to shape fashion projects.
• Creating and delivering presentations to the highest standard.
• Consistently seek to push the creative for each project, challenging the brief given.
• Present ideas to peers and senior members of the team.
• Collaborate closely with the wider marketing team, including marketing strategy, project management, creative leads in the media department.
• Collaborate with production and post-production teams, ensuring that timelines are met.
• Remain up to date with the luxury fashion market, digital innovation and creative landscape to build a strong wealth of knowledge and culture.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Previous experience within art direction.
• Ability to deliver creative ideas and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Strong presentation, organisational and communication skills.
• Dynamic researcher and passionate about bringing creative ideas to life.
• Awareness of current creative trends and innovations.
• Strong connecting skills.
• Has a positive, collaborative attitude.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite is a must.