About the role
About SHEIN
SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.
Position Summary
We’re seeking a full-time Art Director, Women's Ecommerce Photography (official title: Senior Creative Direction Specialist II) for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. At one of the fastest-growing fashion companies globally, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing innovative, creative strategies that align with the goals of one of SHEIN’s sub brands. You will work closely and report directly to the Creative Direction Manager, who will provide guidance and creative input to ensure a seamless vision that resonates with our target audience.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee the creative process, from trend research, pre-production, to collection execution.
- Ideate narratives and visuals that meet overall brand objectives and monthly launches.
- Collaborate with product teams to gain insights into campaign goals and audience demographics. Ensure creative output reflects the brand's strategic intent.
- Continuously evaluate product and campaign performance adjusting strategy based on data to improve effectiveness.
- Conceptualize and execute innovative photoshoot concepts.
- Book photoshoot locations & sets, models, and photographers, and oversee styling that align with each brand.
- Pre-styling experience, and knowledge of garment fit and silhouettes are required.
- Manage and direct styling notes within shoot prep documents.
- Research the latest fashion trends and industry publications to create compelling campaigns that set the brand apart from its competitors.
- Monitor the image selection process and post editing to ensure the brand aesthetics are aligned per season.
- Identify operational process improvements and monitor expenses while implementing cost-saving measures.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Design or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a creative leadership role with a proven track record in womenswear fashion.
- Huge passion for all things fashion.
- Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, Photoshop, Aftereffects and video editing is a plus.
- Understand photography lighting, colors and levels.
- Experience creating campaign decks.
- Must be able to work as a team member, but also be resourceful as a self-starter.
- Solution oriented.
- Extremely detail-oriented, flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, managing many projects simultaneously.
- Great communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits and Perks
- Bonus eligible
- Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
- Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
- Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
- Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
- Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
- Employee discounts
- Free weekly catered lunch
- Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
- Free gym access (available at select locations)
- Free swag giveaways
- Annual Holiday Party
- Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
- Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
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Aplyr's read
Shein is a fast fashion giant offering affordable trends for young women, with a workforce spanning creative, technical, and operational roles.
What's promising
- •Rapid global expansion offers diverse career opportunities.
- •Focus on data-driven operations enhances efficiency and innovation.
- •Competitive pricing strategy attracts a broad customer base.
What to watch
- •Criticized for environmental impact due to fast fashion model.
- •Reports of labor practices raise ethical concerns.
- •Intense competition from other fast fashion retailers.
Why Shein
- •Leverages advanced data analytics for trend forecasting.
- •Highly responsive supply chain enables quick adaptation to fashion trends.
- •Strong presence in social media marketing drives brand visibility.
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About Shein
Shein is a global online fast fashion retailer known for its affordable clothing, accessories, and footwear, targeting primarily young women.
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