Associate Art Director - Wrangler

Who We Are:

Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) is the parent company of Wrangler®, Lee® and Rock & Republic®, with owned manufacturing facilities in Mexico and Nicaragua. Kontoor also owns and operates over 140 retail stores across the globe. Our global company employs more than 15,000 people in 65 countries, with world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina, and regional headquarters in Geneva and Hong Kong.

Job Posting:

We are seeking a talented, creative and motivated Associate Art Director with a strong focus on denim apparel to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of fashion trends, a keen eye for design, and the ability to translate that expertise into compelling visual stories. They will have strong leadership abilities and a passion for creating visually impactful campaigns. You will support the Global Marketing Creative Director and collaborate closely graphic designers, copywriters, and other stakeholders to develop and execute creative concepts that will execute against the brands creative vision.

Responsibilities:

Create creative Concepts: Work closely with the Global Marketing Creative Director and creative team to develop innovative and visually exciting concepts for various projects, including brand photoshoots, advertising campaigns, branding, digital content and various creative projects across the brand.

Design guardian: Collaborate with a team of designers, providing guidance and feedback to ensure the highest quality of work. Review and approve design materials before final delivery.

Editing photo and video content: Work collaboratively with marketing departments to edit, select, refine and retouch content to execute against business’s seasonal needs. Ensuring content reflects positively against the original brief.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Collaborate with the marketing, product, and Comms, teams to ensure creative deliverables meet the needs of various departments and align with broader business objectives.

On Location: Assist with the on-location and studio photoshoots, working with marketing teams, photographers, DPs and style teams to ensure projects are being executed against original creative brief.

Team/Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal stakeholders or partners to present concepts, gather feedback, and make necessary adjustments to meet project goals.

Requirements:

Experience: 5 years of experience in a design/art directing role.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.), PowerPoint, etc. Strong understanding of style, typography, color, composition and video.

Obsessed with creation, design and style. Show a strong portfolio of previous concepts and executions within the fashion industry.

Flexible: The ability to quickly change direction if commercial needs change.

Leadership Abilities: Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and collaborator with a team of creatives, providing clear direction and constructive feedback.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels.

Project Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Commercially focused: Good business acumen with a product first - sell-out focused mindset.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, Visual Communication, or a related field is preferred.

We're looking for a creative in the true sense of the word with a deep understanding of commercial work. If you are obsessed with design and product advertising and have a keen eye for trends, and can translate that into compelling visual narratives, you are the person we want. You should want to be part of a fast-paced environment, loves asking ‘what if…’  and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of creativity alongside making the ordinary, exceptional. If you bring both style and substance to your work and are excited about making a real impact on a 77 year old global denim brand, then you are the Associate Art Director for us.

Why Kontoor Brands?

At Kontoor, we offer a comprehensive benefit package to fit your lifestyle. Our benefits are crafted with the same care as our products.

When our employees are healthy, secure, and well, they bring their best selves to work. Kontoor Brands supports you with a competitive benefits program that provides choice and flexibility to meet your and your family’s needs – now and in the future. We offer resources to support your physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing, plus benefits like discounts on our apparel. Kontoor Brands also provides four weeks of Paid Parental Leave to eligible employees who are new parents, Flexible Fridays, and Tuition Reimbursement.

We are proud to offer a workplace culture centered on equitable opportunities and a sense of belonging for all team members. Here we have a global workforce of high-performing teams that both unlocks our individual uniqueness and harnesses our collaborative talents.