Beauty Art Director - FTC 12 month

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.  

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

JOB PURPOSE

Burberry is looking for a talented Beauty Art Director to join the Marketing Beuty team. In this position you will work closely with the Senior AD - Beauty, in collaboration with the wider creative team and with the VP Beauty, to develop and define the new brand voice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently seek to push the boundaries of creative in terms of platform innovation and storytelling.
• Oversee and shape creative projects from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Develop concepts from sketch and mood board phases, delivering against briefed objectives.
• Consistently create and deliver presentations to the highest standards.
• Work across all aspects of photo shoots and productions, including creative development, collaboration with on-set teams, and overseeing post-production tasks like retouching, video editing, and grading.
• Collaborate with Creative Media, Licensing, Marketing, and other teams to ensure effective content use and consistent quality across platforms.
• Collaborate with production and post-production teams, as well as external suppliers, partners, and agencies, to ensure timelines are met and consistent quality is maintained.
• Stay up to date with the luxury/beauty market, digital innovation, and creative landscape, while generating fresh, bold ideas to approach projects from a new perspective.
• Inspire, mentor, and challenge Junior Art Directors while balancing creativity with business needs, marketing strategy, and budget constraints.

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Experienced in concepting and executing a range of creative projects, including physical, digital, and motion for luxury campaigns, with a background in beauty art direction and understanding of the beauty landscape.
• Skilled in delivering creative ideas with conviction to stakeholders, managing multiple projects simultaneously, and remaining calm in a fast pace environment.
• Proficient in creating timeless, beautiful work in innovative formats, with a strong photographic aesthetic, attention to detail, and experience directing stills and moving image teams on set.
• Strong presentation, organisational, and multitasking skills, with creative flair, originality, and an excellent understanding of current beauty trends and innovations.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with a solid understanding of post-production processes and team management experience, along with excellent research, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: United Kingdom || Not Applicable || London || WHOLESALE, FRANCHISE & LICENSING || NO DEPARTMENT - FDST9004 || n/a ||