Senior Art Director - Fashion & Beauty (limited contract) (all genders) / Zalando Fashion Studios

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We’re looking for a Senior Art Director to create standout visual worlds for leading fashion and beauty brands. You’ll lead bold ideas from initial pitch to final cut, delivering fresh, culturally resonant campaigns across stills, film, and digital formats.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Lead the concept and execution of major integrated campaigns across digital, film, print, and social media.
• Set the creative benchmark through bold ideas, moodboards, storyboards, and creative treatments that merge strategic client goals with progressive aesthetics.
• Lead large-scale shoots on set, directing photographers, filmmakers, stylists, and talent.
• Lead ideation and steer the production of Gen AI campaigns across stills and video.
• Present creative concepts and strategic rationale confidently to clients and internal stakeholders, building trust and guiding creative direction.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, aligning copywriters, strategists, producers, AI artists, and account leads around a shared vision.
• Stay ahead of contemporary culture and emerging visual trends across fashion and beauty, setting the bar and inspiring the team.

WE’D LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

• You bring 6+ years of Art Direction experience with global brands specifically within fashion and beauty, ideally in a creative agency or studio.
• You have a portfolio demonstrating elevated taste, high-level conceptual leadership, and executed work across still, motion, and digital touchpoints.
• You have a proven track record leading photo and video productions on set, with a deep understanding of on-set dynamics and post-production workflows.
• You are a compelling communicator and presenter who can articulate creative choices clearly, inspire team members, and influence clients.
• You are curious about emerging creative technologies; hands-on experience or experimentation with Gen AI tools is a strong plus.
• You are organized, calm under deadline pressure, and proactive in steering complex projects through creative and production challenges.
• You are fluent in English.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits, here’s an overview of what you can expect. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

• 27 days of holiday a year to start for full-time employees (+1 day for every calendar year up to 30 days)
• 40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando, 30% off Lounge by Zalando, discounts from external partners
• Family support, including counselling and dedicated services for parents and carers
• Company pension scheme
• Employee shares programme
• Health and wellbeing options, including Wellhub
• Mental health support and coaching
• Development through our training platform and biannual peer-to-peer review
• 2 paid volunteering days a year
• Relocation assistance (subject to prior agreement)

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

If you think you have what it takes, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

At Zalando, our vision is to be the leading European technology platform for fashion and lifestyle – one that thrives on diversity and is truly inclusive by design. We believe that diverse teams fuel innovation and creativity, and we actively seek out talent from all backgrounds.

We actively seek to reduce bias in our hiring and employment processes, focusing on your qualifications, skills, and contributions. To support this, we kindly ask that you refrain from including personal details such as your photo, age, or marital status in your CV, ensuring a fair and equitable evaluation based solely on your abilities and potential.

We are committed to providing an exceptional and accessible candidate experience for everyone. If you require any accommodations to support you throughout the hiring process, please let us know – we are here to assist you.

Discover more about our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace: https://jobs.zalando.com/en/our-culture/diversity-and-inclusion

It’s the perfect time to join Zalando on our journey, from being a pioneer in the world of e-commerce, to the Starting Point for Fashion in Europe. We connect customers, brands, and partners across 25 markets.

Help us drive digital and sustainable solutions for fashion, logistics, advertising and research, bringing head-to-toe fashion to 50 million active customers through a team of diverse skill-sets, cultural backgrounds, and interests.

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