Job Title:
Creative Direction Manager
Reports to:
Brand Director
Job Location:
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Status:
Exempt
About SHEIN
SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, SHEIN remains committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry. Founded in 2012, SHEIN has more than 16,000 employees operating from offices around the world, and continues to expand operations globally. Join SHEIN and be the future!
Position Summary
We're seeking a full-time Creative Direction Manager for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. A Creative Direction Manager at SHEIN is responsible for all creative and operations for both product and editorial (look book) photography. Within this role, you will wear many hats such as Creative Director, Project Manager and Team Lead. Your primary responsibility is to bring a brand's story to life through engaging visuals, ensuring that the final product resonates with the target audience and align with the overall strategy. You will create actionable plans and manage and delegate a team to ensure photoshoots run smoothly.
The key to success as a Creative Direction Manager at SHEIN is to have a clear and compelling vision for each photoshoot, based on the brand's brief, the target audience, the market trends, and the brand identity. You will present and pitch the creative to the Head of Merchandising for approval and then you will translate this vision into a creative strategy and a brief for their team, outlining the objectives, requirements, expectations, and guidelines for the project.
Job Responsibilities
Create mood boards and pitch creative concepts that align with the brand's aesthetic
Own the creative for product and look book photography, both in studio and on location
Art direct photoshoots ensuring photography and styling align with brand's style guide
Partner with Retouching to select and crop images
Monitor site analytics to drive strategy for future photoshoots
Manage a team ensuring photoshoots are executed according to standards (tight deadlines, budgets, creative vision)
Work cross-functionally with design/buying, photography, videography, styling, set design and photo retouching and coordinate photoshoots
Oversee project deadlines and delegate/check-in accordingly
Select models, hair and makeup for each shoot
Identify samples and prepare samples (as needed)
Effectively address and resolve issues and road blocks to ensure smooth production.
Job Requirements
4-5+ years of experience in a creative leadership position within photography
1-2+ years of people leader experience
Deadline-driven with experience with project management
Knowledgeable about current and upcoming trends with a high degree of imagination and curiosity
Excellent interpersonal skills
Pay
$88,600.00 min. - $143,200.00 max annually. Bonus & RSU offered.
Benefits and Perks
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
SHEIN Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace environment.
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