• Job Description

  Req#: R187170

  About the Role

  We are seeking a talented Associate Art Director to play a key role in leading our eCommerce team. You will guide our in-house photo team of photographers and stylists, plus freelance talent to execute all imagery for gap.com. This is a hands-on role that will cover Women’s, Men’s and Kids commerce photography, as well as overseeing laydown direction. With a passion for excellence and attention to detail, this is a crucial role in maintaining and evolving Gap’s iconic aesthetic online.

  What You'll Do

  • Reporting to the Creative Director, lead and direct the in-house eCommerce team including the photographer, stylists, and all freelance support.
  • Partner with the Creative Director to oversee art direction, image selection and support the process across multiple sets.
  • Work closely with the Creative Director and Production on model casting and freelance talent.
  • On set Art Direction required as well as being the lead AD across all sets.
  • Elevate and evolve Gap’s aesthetic while supporting the overall brand direction.
  • Collaborate closely with the styling team to ensure brand guidelines are being met.
  • Be the overall lead on final image selection and share with Creative Director and Director of Styling as regular intervals during the season.
  • Create and maintain hair and make-up direction for all models.
  • Create and maintain seasonal art direction decks for all divisions.

  Who You Are

  • A minimum of 5 year’s experience as an Art Director in fashion— high volume eCommerce experience is extremely important.
  • BA in design, photography, visual arts, digital media or related field.
  • Ability to work in Capture One a must.
  • An elevated, fashion-oriented eye for photography, casting, styling, lighting, retouching and artistic vision.
  • Displays a very strong understanding of the Gap brand– our products and consumer behavior.
  • Strong communication skills and time management skills.
  • Strategic thinker willing to push the envelope and bring fresh, innovative ideas to life.
  • Collaborative, inclusive and flexible team member.
  • Highly organized with extreme attention to detail.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills; ability to anticipate obstacles and also quickly generate alternate solutions/ideas and change course as needed.
  • Can-do positive attitude and a roll-up-your-sleeves approach; personable and flexible with demands and changes in business.
  • Collaborative and positive attitude.

• About the company

  Gap Inc. is the largest specialty retailer in the United States, and is 3rd in total international locations, behind Inditex Group and H&M. As of September 2008, the company has approximately 135,000 employees and operates 3,727 stores worldwide, of which 2,406 are located in the U.S.

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