Art Director - Editorial Content x Stories on Zalando (all genders)

Stellenbeschreibung:

THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are looking for a talented Editorial Art Director (all genders) to join our creative team. This role focuses on producing high‑quality editorial content with a strong visual narrative, working with writers, editors, photographers, and stylists to bring concepts to life. You will lead the creative direction for Zalando’s editorial platform Stories on Zalando, ensuring that content is engaging, on‑brand, and visually compelling. The role may occasionally involve presenting on‑camera for certain content and delivering it clearly and confidently in English.

WHAT WE'D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

Lead creative direction for editorial content and collaborate closely with writers, editors, photographers, and stylists to execute ideas.
Conceptualise and execute editorial stories that resonate with Zalando’s audience and align with the brand’s editorial vision.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure content meets quality standards and aligns with Zalando’s goals.
Stay up to date with emerging trends in fashion culture and editorial content creation.
Contribute creative insights during ideation and execution, ensuring fresh and innovative perspectives are applied to editorial projects.
Support the development and refinement of editorial concepts, ensuring the highest creative standards are met.

WED LOVE TO MEET YOU IF

3 years of experience in Art Direction in an editorial environment.
Proven experience creating high‑quality editorial visuals, including photography and video content.
Experience presenting in front of the camera and delivering content clearly in English (a plus).
Experience working with editorial teams, ensuring alignment between creative and strategic objectives.
Strong knowledge of industry programmes and mediums: Adobe (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), CaptureOne, and Figma.
Strong interest in and knowledge of fashion and design; on the pulse of current fashion and social media trends with a deep understanding of contemporary culture.
High visual taste with deep knowledge of industry trends and top‑tier creative work.
Clear communication skills and a strong ability to present creative ideas.
Proactive, reliable, collaborative team player who remains professional and solution‑oriented under pressure.
Highly organised, able to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment; exceptional attention to detail.
Concise in sharing the essence of your message and conveying meaningful and relevant insights to your team and stakeholders.
Practical experience working in the creative industry and/or content creation.
Relevant degree (e.g., art design, visual communications, fashion journalism, translating marketing, linguistic studies).
Skills in the relevant creative tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud, Content Management System).
Experience supporting complex creative projects.
Fluent in English.

OUR OFFER

Zalando provides a range of benefits. Ask your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about what we offer.

Employee shares programme.
40% off fashion and beauty products sold and shipped by Zalando.
30% off Zalando Lounge discounts from external partners.
2 paid volunteering days a year.
Hybrid working model with up to 60% remote per week; actual practice may vary by team.
Work from abroad for up to 30 working days a year.
27 days of vacation a year to start.
Relocation assistance available (subject to prior agreement).
Family services, including counselling and support.
Health and wellbeing options (including Gympass).
Mental health support and coaching available.
Training platform and biannual peer‑to‑peer review.

INCLUSIVE BY DESIGN

At Zalando, our vision is to be inclusive by design. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity, sexual orientation, personal expression, ethnicity, religious belief, or disability status. You are welcome to leave out your picture, age, or marital status from your application. We only assess candidates on their qualifications and merit.

We want to provide you with a great candidate experience. Feel free to inform us of any accommodations you may need so we can best support you throughout the hiring process.

KEY SKILLS

Apple Keynote, Graphic Design, Illustration, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Digital design, Maya, Web Design, Adobe Dreamweaver, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign.