Associate Art Director

Lead a Brilliant Career. Bring your authentic self to work every day, and help our customers express themselves, style their home, and live their life in a way that reflects who they truly are. As a brand, we celebrate the differences that make each and every one of us unique because we believe that people shouldn't fit archetypes. So why should your career be anything less than extraordinary? What to Expect: As an Associate Art Director, you'll be pivotal in shaping Hudson’s Bay's public image. As an integral part of the creative team, you'll craft campaigns and materials that resonate with our customers across all touchpoints while staying true to our brand. This role demands strong conceptual and design skills, acute attention to detail, and an overall strategic approach. What you will do: · Collaborate with the marketing team and internal stakeholders to execute initiatives in line with brand and business strategies. · Uphold Hudson's Bay’s brand standards in all external and internal communications and oversee internal creative projects. · Proactively brainstorm, conceptualize, design, and propose creative solutions for project briefs. · Ensure creative direction aligns with briefing objectives. · Manage pre-production, production, and post-production phases of projects and campaigns. · Actively and constructively participate in team meetings, work sessions, and problem-solving. · Use effective time management and organizational skills to maintain a continuous workflow and meet multiple deadlines. · Coordinate with other creative team members to shepherd projects from briefing to completion. · Understand, analyze, and incorporate feedback and oversee the adaptation of creative concepts. · Liaise with production, photographers, and production teams. · Maintain strong working relationships with internal clients. · Be a team player who is willing to assist others with projects as required. · Stay informed about trends, popular culture, and competitive landscape to inform advertising strategies. What you will bring to the team: · BA in Fashion, Graphic Design, Photography, or related field · 2+ years of on-set production experience with fashion or lifestyle photography · Experience assisting producers, stylists, photographers, videographers or art directors · Knowledge of digital photography, production processes, retouching, and best practices by platform · Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, After Effects · Familiarity with content management and file-sharing systems like Box · Knowledge and experience in video production and editing · Understanding of graphic design, typography, layout, copy, and basic marketing principles is an asset · Personal flexibility to adapt to photography shoot schedules and locations · Exceptional problem-solving, organization, and project management skills · Ability to juggle multiple projects with attention to detail and a solution-oriented attitude What’s in it for you? · A people-focused culture of belonging where Reconciliation & Inclusion are integral to what we do · Employee Resource Groups that offer a unique opportunity to connect with diverse colleagues · Leadership coaching and development opportunities at all levels · Benefits package inclusive of parental leave top-up, retirement savings, “Living Well” Program, and more · A generous Associate discount of up to 40% off of top brands · Work-life balance through a hybrid work model and flexible paid-time-off The Fabric of Hudson’s Bay Hudson's Bay has established a reputation for quality and style through an unrivaled assortment of products and categories including fashion, home, beauty, food concepts, and more. Hudson's Bay operates under the HBC brand portfolio. Founded in 1670, HBC is North America's oldest company. Hudson’s Bay helps Canadians live their best style of life by operating thebay.com featuring Marketplace, one of the largest premium life & style digital platforms in Canada, with a seamless connection to a network of Hudson’s Bay stores from coast to coast. At Hudson’s Bay, smart, high-performing team members will challenge you to learn and grow every day. We value ambitious work and great ideas grounded in data and insights. We strive everyday to provide our customers with an experience they will value with our products, services and dedication towards adapting to the ever changing environment of retail. This role will actively support our DE&I framework by identifying opportunities to increase and promote diversity in our teams, products and brands. They will lead with inclusion to nurture our OneTeam culture by removing barriers for our Associates and communities. We’d love for you to join us in our mission to help Canadians live their best style of life! Stay connected with us on Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, and LinkedIn. Thank you for your interest In The Bay. We look forward to reviewing your application. The Bay provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HBC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. The Bay welcomes all applicants for this position. Should you be individually selected to participate in an assessment or selection process, accommodations are available upon request in relation to the materials or processes to be used