What are the responsibilities and job description for the Art Director, Visual or Copy Direction Job at Dazed Media in New York position at Dazed Media?
Job Title : Art Director, Visual or Copy Direction
Department : Dazed Studio US
ABOUT US
Dazed Media is the world's leading independent fashion and culture media brand. 3 decades ago, Jefferson Hack and Rankin Waddell set up a magazine that would become a movement : Dazed & Confused. The title became a lightning rod for cultural provocation - radically reframing international style culture.
Today, we are an agenda-setting publishing powerhouse and the most efficient way to reach the world's most influential audiences.
Dazed Media powers an ever-evolving network of premium digital channels and iconic print titles including Dazed, AnOther, Dazed Beauty and Nowness.
The company also encompasses a pioneering creative studio, award-winning video production, exclusive events, industry-leading talent network and efficient third-party distribution. Dazed Studio specialises in fashion, luxury and lifestyle communications. We partner with the world's most ambitious brands and agencies to create brave, pioneering ideas for a global community.
Some of our past and current clients include Apple, Tiffany & Co, Tory Burch, Lululemon, Nike, Cash App and Converse.
This role is best suited for a self-motivated individual with an entrepreneurial mindset. While Dazed has been around for 30 years, our NY team is very much in startup mode.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Dazed Studio, the cultural and creative agency by Dazed Media, is seeking a mid-weight Creative / Art Director. This role will be responsible for the art direction, creative conceptualisation, development and delivery of large and small scale commercial projects providing integrated marketing solutions across experiential, stunts, digital, and traditional media formats.
The Studio team brings the creative, editorial, design and production capabilities of Dazed Media to clients. Dazed Studio works with a multitude of brands across all sectors, building and delivering bespoke offerings inclusive but not limited to : advertorials and microsites, events, video and audio productions, seeding and activation of content, contract publishing and creative consultancy.
Currently seeking candidates in the NYC metro region only.
Duties, Responsibilities & Deliverables
- Ideation and art direction for brand partnerships and advertising campaigns, overseeing the process from inception to completion.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of integrated creative development, formalise ideas and concepts into compelling presentation formats, and use art direction expertise to produce outputs across stills, films, digital media, print and all other formats.
- Ensure conceptual and creative strength, aligning with Dazed Media's brand and client requirements; contribute to the development of engaging proposals and confidently present them to internal and external stakeholders keeping Dazed's culture, values, and creativity at the forefront.
- Partner with Creative Strategists to ensure intentional, innovative and thought provoking outputs.
- Collaborate closely with the Production team, namely Producers and Project Managers / Directors, on Studio projects and briefs.
- Manage the commissioning of content from external suppliers, providing clear briefs and overseeing their work.
- Manage deadlines, feedback, and other project requirements with agility.
- Demonstrate efficiency, agility and confidence on set.
- Mentor junior team members and assist the senior team on larger projects.
- Stay updated on digital art, design, technology, and talent trends, ensuring innovative and future-facing work.
- Being a Dazed ambassador internally and externally.
- Being actively interested in learning about the Dazed brand.
- Taking part in the wider Dazed Media events.
Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes
These duties and responsibilities are indicative and not exhaustive but serve to give a realistic overview of the role and requirements. The company reserves the right to change this role description in response to the changing needs of the business.
Compensation
85,000 - $95,000 per annum along with robust PTO, healthcare and retirement benefits.
Employment Terms
This role is offered on a full-time basis. Seeking NYC metro-based candidates only. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their portfolio and compensation requirements.
At Dazed Media we promote a working environment in which diversity is recognised, valued and encouraged. We acknowledge the multicultural and diverse nature of the US workforce and society in general. We are committed to principles of fairness and mutual respect.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to the application or interview process please don't hesitate to let us know via the message function.
Locations New York
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000