Calvin Klein · 3 weeks ago
Director, Global Social Media Creative
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$143K/yr - $193K/yr
10+ years expCalvin Klein is a renowned lifestyle brand committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture. The Director, Global Social Media Creative will oversee the creative strategy and development of social-first assets, leading a team while ensuring alignment with the brand's vision and objectives.
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Responsibilities
Work with the Senior Brand Image leadership team to lead the vision, creative strategy and design aesthetic for content across all Social channels
Mange team of Social Media Creatives inclusive of designers, content creators and video editors
Oversee full development of social-first creative programming inclusive of developing creative pitches, treatments and talent briefs, determining, briefing and directing content crews, on-set creative direction, post-production oversight, rollout development, and asset QA
Execute real-time design and production of social-first assets by channel – including but not limited to video, static images, graphic treatments, etc
Act as lead Social Creative on-set, at events, and for applicable campaign and Social initiatives
Prepare and manage retouching and other production needs on projects
Partner closely with Social Media Strategy team to lead, develop, and execute smart, unexpected creative content, series and storytelling in alignment with brand identity aesthetics to meet department objectives and KPIs, deployed across all Global social media channels
Collaborate with Social Media Strategy team to brainstorm campaign and always-on content strategies, tailored to the editorial calendar and emerging best-practices
Continuously develop knowledge regarding new design trends, innovation in the creative and social media fields, and technology and pitch new ideas based on cultural trends and past content KPI impact
Lead the training and development of your Social creative team, including delivering on guidance and clear direction, problem solving and people management
Manage the execution of high-quality content and rollouts from the junior Social creatives
Act as a brand steward and ensure clear and comprehensive communication to business partners and team members when needed
Participate in internal meetings as well as interact with external vendors, inclusive of agencies, content crews, and post-production vendors
Work closely with, communicate and present creative with all key stakeholders and counterparts inclusive of members of the Senior Leadership team
Partner cross-functionally with the Global Integrated Marketing, Project Management, PR, E-Comm, Fashion Office, and Production teams to plan, brief, communicate and adjust social media content
Qualification
Required
10+ years of social media content creation experience, in house or at an agency
Must have strong managerial competencies and experience, and a proven ability to inspire and nurture individual talents within a collaborative environment
Highly social-relevant creative background
Extensive experience working with Designers at creatively-driven global brands
Experience working in a corporate environment is a plus
Bachelor's Degree Required
Superior understanding of the history of Calvin Klein Advertising and the current Brand platform
Ability to inspire and manage teams through leadership – enjoys building, managing and mentoring high performing Creative teams
Exceptionally skilled at storytelling through short and longform video formats, image curation, visual storytelling, typography, layout, form and color
In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
On-set and live event art director experience required
Comfortable and confident directing and interviewing high profile-talent
Well-rounded video and design experience across all social media channels
Keen sense for color, layout, form, imagery, typography, and composition
Obsessed with the ever-changing landscape of Social Media and internet culture at large
Deep knowledge and ability to keep up to speed on all critical Global and Regional Social Media platforms
Stays on top of Social Creative trends – out-of-the-box executions, trending talent, and innovative creative partners (photographers, videographers, animators, CGI artists, etc)
Thrives working at speed of social and pop culture — works nimbly, quickly, resourcefully, and collaboratively
A self-starter and proactive
Highly creative and positive with a can-do spirit
A good listener, having the ability to influence others
Must be comfortable working select evenings after-hours and weekends, as determined by the marketing and cultural calendar
Preferred
Fashion, beauty and lifestyle experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.
Company
Calvin Klein
Calvin Klein is a global lifestyle brand that exemplifies modern, sophisticated style. It is a sub-organization of PVH.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2002-12-17Acquired
Leadership Team
David Savman
Global Brand President
Jonathan Bottomley
Global Chief Marketing Officer
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