JanSport: Art Director

At Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling, we are three unique brands that embody the same spirit of self-expression and discovery.  We’re built to resist whatever life throws at us, to express ourselves as individuals, and inspire positive resistance.  We put our people first. We always have and we always will. It is ingrained in our DNA. Good people bring out the good in people, and good people are the foundation of this brand.

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 people who express ourselves with the bags we carry and who believe in new experiences, living a life of positivity, and discovering our own way, Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit www.eastpak.com, www.jansport.com or www.kipling-usa.com.

Art Director, JanSport Global

What will you do?

A day in the life of a Art Director on the Americas Eastpak, JanSport and Kipling Commercial Team looks a little like this.

Join our dynamic team as an Art Director for JanSport (Global), where you'll ignite your creative vision at the forefront of design and innovation. As a key player in our company, you'll help lead a team of designers, nurturing their talents to craft compelling visual experiences. From initial brainstorming to final execution, you'll oversee the entire creative process, ensuring our brand identity shines through in every detail. Collaborating seamlessly across departments, you'll transform marketing objectives into captivating visuals, while also spearheading photo and video shoots to capture our brand essence with stunning imagery and dynamic storytelling.

Let’s break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

What you will do:

• Collaborate, challenge and enrich brainstorms and ideation processes across clients and deliverables-generating clear ideas, concepts and executions

• Work with account, strategy and creative teams to ensure the design vision is executed in a consistent, on-brand and world-class manner, ensuring high standards for design quality

• Lead projects from concept through execution by producing sketches, storyboards, art layouts through photo and video shoots, based on creative visions and ideas

How you will do it:

• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a highly organized and detailed manner

• Be a true product expert, focused on holistic, product-driven narratives that showcase the innovation of both brands while elevating seasonal product collections & emerging technologies that define our unique brands within the Global Pack’s space.

• Work in lock step with the Ecom, Retail and Brand teams to ensure seasonal consistency in art direction across multiple categories.

• Collaborate, challenge and enrich brainstorms and ideation processes across clients and deliverables-generating clear ideas, concepts and executions

• Work with account, strategy and creative teams to ensure the design vision is executed in a consistent, on-brand and world-class manner, ensuring high standards for design quality

• Lead projects from concept through execution by producing sketches, storyboards, art layouts through photo and video shoots, based on creative visions and ideas

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 foundation skills you’ll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in 3-5 years of experience in graphic design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your creative abilities and design versatility.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

• High proficiency in contemporary design tools: Adobe Creative Suite, Premier Pro, Figma, GIF creation, advanced photography skills, video editing experience a plus.

• Previous experience in productions showcasing art direction for both photo and video

• Retouching and recoloring of assets

• Strong understanding of market trends, consumer insights, and cultural nuances to create impactful and relevant designs

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively convey concepts and ideas to team members and stakeholders.

• Strong understanding of design principles, typography, layout, and color theory.

• A keen eye for detail and a passion for staying current with design trends and innovations.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while juggling multiple projects and deadlines.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range:

$73,440.00 USD - $91,800.00 USD annually

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 require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at [email protected]. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals 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.