Job description
WE ARE MORE THAN JUST A CLOTHING BRAND; WE ARE ON A MISSION TO TRANSFORM THE FUTURE OF FASHION
Are you looking for a company that pushes the boundaries and creates a community inclusive of everyone? A shared vision beyond only us?
If you answered yes, why not join us? This could be your first step towards a new and exciting career at COS! We are currently hiring for a Social Media Art Director on a full time permanant contract.
About COS: Offering innovative design, elevated essentials and wardrobe icons, COS is a fashion brand rooted in contemporary culture. From the beginning, our design ethos has always put lasting style, quality and sustainability first. Today 92% of the materials in our collection are more sustainably sourced.
As Social Media Art Director you will take the lead in shaping the art direction and content creation across our global social media channels. In this role, you will be the creative gatekeeper, developing the social media look and feel for our brand and aligning it with our business objectives. Your creative solutions will inspire our customers and community, making a lasting impact.
Responsibilities:
- Drive brand awareness, perception, traffic, and revenue online and in-store through art direction and visual identity on all social media platforms.
- Develop social media storytelling, focusing on social-first narratives for key campaigns alongside daily content.
- Curate a consistent, always-evolving stream of engaging content to captivate our existing audience and attract new followers.
- Maintain and uphold the highest standards of quality across all channels, ensuring they align with the COS brand direction.
- Develop and implement video and graphic treatments that resonate with our audience, inspire engagement, and drive conversion.
- Evaluate content engagement, reach, and brand perception to measure success.
- Collaborate with the Head of Art Direction to deliver the brand's visual expression and identity throughout social media channels.
- Brief and lead a matrix roster of external creatives, including animators, photographers, directors, and editors.
- Optimize shoots by considering unique and additional content for each social channel in collaboration with the Content and Social team.
- Provide input on image and brand direction to Global and Regional Creative Teams, including Digital Design, Graphics, Artworking, Production, and Content Teams.
- Execute end-to-end image and video social content, from creative concept to post-production, overseeing every step of the process.
- Explore innovative ways to express the brand through imagery, film, and digital creation.
- Research and present social media trends, animators, photographers, directors, editors, and potential creative partners.
- Analyze key data to inform strategic decisions and conduct creative testing to gain insights into social media developments, digital trends, and emerging talent/influencers.
- Provide input on content and imagery specific to global, regional, digital, and physical channels.
- Proven experience in art direction and content creation for different social media platforms for either fashion retail or editorial
- Proficient in video and graphic treatments to create visually appealing and engaging content.
- Knowledge of social media analytics and the ability to measure and evaluate the impact of content.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and external creatives.
- Ability to stay updated with social media trends and emerging creative talent.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.
- Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
Please submit a copy of your portfolio, including social media work with your application to be considered for this role
Additional Information
COS, alongside Arket, Monki, Weekday, Afound, & Other Stories and H&M, is one of several unique brands that make up the H&M group. The H&M Group employs over 170,000 people in 74 markets across the globe, and we are the 2nd largest fashion company in the world. Since launching COS in 2007, we have opened more than 200 stores worldwide.
At COS we love welcoming new people and work hard to provide an environment where everyone feels appreciated and valued. We celebrate individual differences and recognise the contribution that all our colleagues make, regardless of their background.
When you first join COS, you will have a full introduction, excellent training, and a team that will support you during your first days, weeks and months. In addition to this you will also receive lots of fantastic benefits including.
- 25% Staff Discount
- Up to 25 days holiday
- Annual Health Checks
- Pension Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
Ready to apply? Click on the I’M INTERESTED link where you can upload your CV securely. Once we have received your application, we will keep you updated regularly about the status of your application so please look out for our email.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!