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Kenneth Cole Productions · 1 day ago

Design Director, Brand Creative

Kenneth Cole Productions is a global fashion brand that creates modern, versatile clothing, shoes, and accessories. The Design Director, Brand Creative will lead advertising campaigns, packaging design, and branding initiatives while collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality marketing assets.

E-CommerceFashionManufacturingRetailShopping
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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead packaging design efforts from concept to production, overseeing materials, dielines, renderings, vendor collaboration, and final execution to maintain brand consistency and quality
Collaborate with the Creative Director and Sr. Art Director on campaign concepts, seasonal launches, product storytelling, and brand initiatives
Oversee design and execution of marketing assets across print, digital, social, and in-store channels with a focus on craftsmanship and consistency
Provide art direction for photo shoots, retouching, and post-production to ensure brand standards and creative excellence are met
Support light video editing and motion graphics development for social media, digital campaigns, and internal presentations (Premiere Pro, Final Cut, CapCut or equivalent)
Partner with internal marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce teams as well as external creative vendors and production partners
Explore the use of AI platforms (e.g., MidJourney, Adobe Firefly, Runway, ChatGPT) for concept development, visual ideation, and workflow optimization

Qualification

Packaging design oversightAdobe Creative SuiteCreative directionVideo editing skillsAI tools familiarityTypography skillsBudget managementCommunicationOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Strong experience in packaging design oversight from concept through production
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) and working knowledge of tools like Figma, for collaborative prototyping
Basic video editing skills for short-form digital and social content
Familiarity with AI tools for creative ideation and workflow efficiencies
Solid understanding of creative, photographic, and digital production processes including post-production and retouching
Demonstrated success collaborating with multi-functional teams and managing multiple projects on time and on budget
Strong typography, layout, and visual storytelling skills
Highly organized and able to self-manage under tight deadlines
Experience managing budgets ranging from $5K–$500K
Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to articulate creative rationale clearly
Passion for innovation, curiosity about emerging technologies, and a desire to continuously learn
Bachelor's degree in Advertising, Marketing, Design, Fashion, or related field, or equivalent professional experience

Preferred

Fashion or lifestyle brand experience strongly preferred

Company

Kenneth Cole Productions

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Kenneth Cole Productions is an online retailer that manufactures and sells footwear, handbags, apparel, and accessories products.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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David Edelman
Vice Chair and CFO
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Samantha Cohen
Chief Marketing and Social Impact Officer
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