MZ Wallace is Hiring a Brand Creative Director Near New York, NY
About Us MZ Wallace is an independent, women-led company launched in New York City in 2000 by Monica Zwirner and Lucy Wallace Eustice. Their collaborative vision is informed by their backgrounds in fashion, design and contemporary art. Their aim from the start was to combine smart, solution- driven design with timeless style to create bags that work for dynamic lives. MZ Wallace bags offer sophistication through both heritage and seasonal collections, and solution-driven style through innovative details, like lightweight, sustainable materials and pockets that are just where you need them. Today Monica and Lucy remain true to their founding philosophy-great design propels dynamic lives. At MZ Wallace, we're always working on ways to innovate in how we design and produce our products. Sustainability and good citizenship govern everything we do and we continue to look for new solutions to reduce our carbon footprint. One hundred percent of our signature fabrics are made from fully recycled fibers. We are proud of being awarded B Corporation certification, which means we achieved the highest standards for social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability across our entire operation, in a way that benefits our customers, our employees, our communities, and our planet. Our Company culture is grounded in our core values of excellence, learning, responsibility, teamwork, inclusion, and fun. They guide us in creating an environment that fosters the kinds of individual and collective accomplishment essential to creating exceptional products for our customers. MZ Wallace is seeking a talented creative leader to be responsible for creative vision and strategy, and driving the creation of elevated visual content and storytelling through experiences across multiple channels. They will be an integral member of a close-knit team, with innovative, big-picture ideas and an ability to roll-up their sleeves and execute at any level. Responsibilities
Collaborate with the marketing team to concept, art direct, and oversee content creation company-wide to drive sales and support business/marketing objectives
Work closely with leadership to establish clear creative vision, set strategic objectives for best-in-class creative, and define/evolve branding that aligns with brand strategy
Oversee all company photography/video, graphic design, copywriting, UX development, and creative production for all channels from concept to delivery
Lead the team in the timely creation and delivery of assets across all channels, including email and social, digital ads, e-commerce assets and site content, print and OOH, packaging, and visual merchandising
Liaise with the marketing team to understand and integrate data-driven feedback to optimize performance of both internal and external content
Brainstorm and contribute innovative storytelling, as well as ways to engage with and grow the customer base
Translate marketing and e-commerce initiatives into clear, compelling communications that bring the brand to life in impactful ways
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years proven experience as a Creative Director or similar role with luxury consumer/fashion brands and campaigns in a fast-paced, high-volume agency or in-house creative department
Must have a portfolio demonstrating relevant, sophisticated experience
Understanding of brand strategy
Self-starter with the desire to work collaboratively to achieve best-possible results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable presenting concepts and visuals to groups
Ability to comfortably receive and integrate feedback throughout process
Knowledge of e-commerce, social and digital content platform best practices, new technologies, creative standards, cultural trends, and consumer behavior
Strong team management, organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines
Solid relationships with freelance creatives
Proficiency in creative software and tools, including Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Microsoft Office 365, Airtable, and Slack.
New York Pay Range $120,000-$200,000 USD What We Offer:
Competitive salaries with annual bonus eligibility