Timberland: Senior Art Director

At Timberland, we’re a force of nature.  We’re a team that steps outside, works hard together, and moves the world forward.  The brand is widely recognized as the arbiter of boot culture.  With a rich heritage of craftsmanship and an eye toward the future, Timberland has a decades-long commitment to make products responsibly, protect the outdoors, and build community. 

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture.  If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of fun, adventure-loving people, Timberland just may be the place for you.  

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit Timberland Careers or www.timberland.com.

Senior Art Director (Timberland)

Reporting to the Associate Creative Director, you are in a leadership role focused on the visual strategy and execution of marketing campaigns, ensuring they are impactful and aligned with the brand's overall vision and energy.  This position is located at our New York Showroom, New York City.

• Art Director:  Responsible for the overall visual direction and aesthetic of all branded content, ensuring they are visually compelling and effective   
• GTM (Go-To-Market):  Responsible for the overall strategy and execution of launching a product or service into the market, encompassing everything from pre-launch marketing to post-launch support  

What you will do:

• Develop and implement compelling and engaging visual strategy for campaigns, ensuring brand objectives and consistency
• Oversee the creation of visual assets, such as imagery, graphics, and video  
• Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product, to ensure alignment and consistency  
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies in visual communication  
• Manage budgets and timelines with cross-functional teams to bring campaigns to life
• Understand the target audience and market landscape to develop visuals that resonate with the intended audience   

How you will do it: 

• Collaborate with GTM teams to ensure that creative assets are aligned with overall marketing strategies and launch plans   
• Collaborate with copywriters, designers, developers, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive and effective creative execution   
• Manage tasks to ensure efficient workflow and timely completion of projects   
• Present ideas and concepts to clients and stakeholders, incorporating feedback and revisions as needed  

What do you need to succeed?

We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day.  For this role, there are foundational skills you’ll need to succeed and excel.  Additionally, while formal education a bachelor's degree in a relevant field like art, design, marketing, advertising, graphic design, or communications or related fields is great to have, we are most interested in your 5+ years of experience and professional achievements in creative roles (perhaps starting as a graphic designer, photographer, or other creative position) and your strong portfolio.

The foundational skills you will need in this position are:

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
• Strong sense of concepts and ability to clearly articulate an idea through specific references and design compositions. 

• Excellent time management and prioritization skills to meet tight deadlines
• Managerial skills, including delegating tasks
• Ability to adapt to different styles and visions to fit clients’ guidelines
• Comfort with technology related to art as well as the latest production and art techniques
  • Strong knowledge of the Adobe suite and all current tools  
  • Video editing ability 
  • Post-production ability 
• Willingness to receive and implement feedback to improve designs
• Solid experience in image making and industry relationships
• The ability to manage and execute toolkits
• Strong understanding of market trends - including new and existing talent 
• Fashion experience a plus, we will consider a personal understanding of brands and sectors across luxury, contemporary and commercial.

What do we offer you?

At Timberland, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you.  That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people.  We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life.  We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity.  Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.  

To learn more about Timberland’s benefits package, follow this MyVFBenefits.com and click “Looking to Join VF.”  

To learn more about Timberland’s Diversity and Inclusion efforts, go to Timberland.com. 

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation: You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com  and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

Please note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.  If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.