Art Director

3 months ago

London, United Kingdom Axel Arigato Full time

Born in 2014 by Creative Director, Max Svärdh and CEO, Albin Johansson, Axel Arigato is a Sweden based contemporary brand that started from an Instagram page and an idea to break into the footwear market. With deep roots in music, art, architecture and what is contemporary, Axel Arigato has defined itself by offering more than a product. It has been created to leave an experience at the front of mind, whether it’s via stores, online or through events. Axel Arigato currently has 8 stores, including London, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Munich & Paris with more pending. Expanding from 2 people to now hiring over 100 members of staff in 7 years, Axel Arigato also operates a subsidiary office in London.

We are looking for an experienced Art Director to join us at Axel Arigato. Based at our growing London HQ.

**THE ROLE & TEAM**

You will be responsible for conceptualizing and producing innovative content according to the brand vision, building a stronger visual universe and narrative for the brand. This includes stills + motion campaigns, to social media content, e-commerce shoots, and other brand-related projects.

In this brand critical & cross-functional role, you deliver and are obsessed with quality end to end in all productions. Everything from e-commerce imagery to suggesting and implementing creative collaborations & cultural initiatives in order to raise awareness of Axel Arigato's values externally while enhancing the brand equity. We see you being involved in:

- Developing creative shoot concepts from initial idea, research, mood board phase, and execute assigned creative projects to completion.
- Post-production: image selection, retouch - oversee retouch/grade, working with internal graphics team for rollout of campaigns.
- Art direct creative teams on-set.
- Suggesting creative teams and collaborators. Partner with the Creative Producer and develop a roster of talent, photographers, directors, set designers, and creatives
- Developing creative briefs to be shared with internal and external parties.
- Ensuring synergy in art direction across all product categories.
- Liaising with the wider online and marketing teams to ensure content is used and distributed effectively.
- Taking pride in being sure all assets produced meet Axel Arigato's visual identity standards

**ARE YOU THE ONE?**
We need a creative, collaborative, detail hunting, leader who also can:

- Lead a team but also not afraid to get into the details and chip in when & where needed
- Act as a brand guardian, consistently connecting and networking with relevant creatives for future opportunities
- Experience working on photoshoots - concepting, art direction on set, pre-and-post production (working with the in-house production team to ensure shoots are prepped appropriately)
- Existing network of photographers, stylists, and creative people to collaborate with
- Strong project management and collaboration skills are required
- Strong eye and demonstrate knowledge of art, design, culture, and fashion
- A strong understanding of luxury brand building in general and of the Axel Arigato brand in particular.
- Comfortable and willing to travel overseas

**Must be able to present portfolio of recent work**

**STEPS TO JOIN THE A-TEAM**

**Salary**: According to agreement
Start date: According to agreement
Location: London

**A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO**

Founded in 2014 by Albin Johansson and Max Svardh, Axel Arigato was born from an Instagram page focusing on footwear, that shortly after flourished into a contemporary fashion brand. With two offices, primarily based at the head office in Gothenburg, Sweden and a subsidiary office in London, UK we offer an inspiring, fast-paced and energetic workplace that encourages new ideas and creativity.

We are always looking to expand the team with fresh talent from diverse backgrounds. Innovators, dreamers and doers who have the potential to grow with the company and bring a new light to a small but increasingly broadening team.

**OUR VALUES : DROP**

Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.

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