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Vans · 1 day ago

Vans: Associate Creative Director, Global Brand

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $156K/yr

7+ years exp

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding, driven by a mission to inspire beautiful rebellion. The Associate Creative Director will craft compelling brand and product narratives through visual storytelling, working closely with various teams to deliver culturally relevant stories to youthful consumers.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleManufacturingRetailShoesSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Your primary role is to develop seasonal creative concepts that increase both brand and product awareness, contributing significantly to driving brand heat

You will work together with talented teammates to deliver best-in-class storytelling across all levels of the marketing funnel

Most importantly, you will help Vans deliver powerful, culturally relevant, and meaningful stories to new, youthful consumers

Qualification

Visual storytellingGraphic design proficiencyCreative leadershipYouth culture connectionCultural trends understandingCuriosityEagernessWork under deadlinesMentorship abilitiesCross-functional teamwork

Required

7-10 years of experience and professional achievements

Passion for creativity and visual storytelling

Incredible taste for what is right and what is next

Proficiency in graphic design applications (print and digital)

Ability to visualize concepts for internal and external stakeholders

Strong connection to youth culture

Intuitive understanding of cultural trends and shifts

Dependable, accountable and proactive

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Creative leadership and mentorship abilities

Curiosity and eagerness to learn, experiment, and take risks

Fluency in storytelling platforms and modern consumer touchpoints

Ability to lead through ambiguity and change

Experience with cross-functional teams and partners

Preferred

Authentic connection to street culture and fashion lifestyle brands

In-house Creative and/or Marketing experience at a major global brand

Familiarity with other creative disciplines such as Fashion/Footwear Design, Experiential/Environmental Design, Motion/Video Design, Digital Design, AI tools, etc