SENIOR DIGITAL ART DIRECTOR, Carter's

Carter's, OshKosh, and Skip Hop stores are conducting interviews virtually and in-person. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Able to review & align on brand creative direction Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create best in class creative that meets all business objectives Gather, understand and translate business requirements to create compelling and strategic campaigns across multiple digital channels including but not limited to website, mobile, email, online advertising, affiliate programs and paid social App Creative Development & AEM Lead (30%) Creative Lead for AEM- Participate in defining new processes and evaluate opportunities to increase team productivity/efficiency & organization Creative Lead for Carters APP- drive creative strategy and creation needed to advance the APP Consistently generate new ideas, approaches and strategies that further the online experience for the brand and effectively communicate to the consumer Experience and Skills Trend savvy and well-versed with current graphic typography and design trends Retail experience a plus within the digital/ecommerce space Ability to create processes that support efficiencies amongst team specific to workflow & systems Proven experience leading, managing and mentoring a retail digital creative team Understands omni-channel retail business - can partner with key steak-holders across a multi-channel business platform Knowledge of web technologies and how to design for them; HTML, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, plus traditional desktop and mobile Expert-level proficiently with Photoshop, Flash, Dreamweaver and Illustrator Possess a hands-on approach, requiring the ability to create 'prototypical' design work that reinforces a conceptual vision for the rest of the creative team to extend those designs and concepts (can design in photoshop) Must be able to effectively manage multiple projects within specific deadline and creative parameters Highly organized and able to manage creative reviews, final approvals and release dates Excellent verbal, written, presentation and problem-solving skills Strong interpersonal skills necessary to interface with all levels of the organization Flexibility and the ability to multi-task in a fast paced deadline driven environment Strong conceptual and strategic thinking skills Experienced in advanced advertising and scalable email design formats, plus a solid understanding of user interface design Able to lead rapid-design concepting, maintain a formal digital design style guide, cross-team collaboration, and articulation of design rationale and presentations of design work Degree in Graphic Design, Web Design or related field 4+ years experience directly designing interfaces for web and mobile 5+ years experience working as a Senior Designer/Art Director in the interactive space or other relevant experience in a digital retail based company Strong conceptual and visual design background that includes typography, color theory, illustration, photography, video, animation and interactivity is preferred Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.