Art Director

at  MillerKnoll

Why join us?
HAY is where everyday designs are reimagined. Wherever we look, we discover design – and every piece we create is an answer to a question. Collaboration is at the heart of HAY. Drawing inspiration from art, architecture, and fashion, we work with the best international designers to experiment with new materials, new technologies, and new ideas. Our goal is to create affordable, long-lasting products that are highly considered, quietly forward-thinking, and relevant to real life.
Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of HAY means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows HAY to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

ART DIRECTOR

Based out of Copenhagen
Are you a creative person passionate about design? Do you have experience with art direction and graphic design? Would you like to work for an international design company?
Join us and be a key player in our Brand Creative team. You will be part of the team responsible for the development of HAY’s look and identity from our global creative headquarters in Copenhagen.
At our office facilities in the heart of Copenhagen, you will become part of a modern company with a unique and social internal culture, which we do our best to nurture and cherish. You will become a part of our Brand Creative department with eight close colleagues and be reporting directly to our Brand Marketing Manager. The position is a maternity cover for six to twelve months, with a desired start on 1 October 2024.
About the job
As Art Director, you will be working closely together with your colleagues in the Brand Creative department, as well as having a close cooperation with Design, Online, Product & Wholesale Marketing, and most of the other departments across the organisation.

More specifically, your tasks will include:

• Creative project management in connection with photo and film production, including both planning and post-production
• Art direction of photo and film material
• Styling and art directing in photoshoots
• Development and execution of creative concepts for brand projects
• Graphic design in relation to internal/external presentations, invitations, digital catalogues, web & social media content, material for trade fairs and events, etc.
• Dialogue and communication with external partners and collaborators
• Graphic support and approval of material produced by external partners and regional teams

As our new colleague, you will become of an unpretentious HAY family, where we cherish our amazing community and culture, and where we all work together towards a common vision.
Are you the Art Director we are looking for?

Role expectations

• As a person, you are naturally passionate, creative and pragmatic, with an interest in contemporary design
• With your previous experience within the design/fashion industry, you appreciate aesthetics and style while have an excellent understanding of the visual style of HAY as a brand
• You have a flexible mindset, which makes it easy for you to adapt to a variety of tasks, working methods and situations
• You are independent, structured, and used to handling multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus
• You possess excellent communication skills and can collaborate with people on all levels using tact and diplomacy
• You thrive in a busy and dynamic environment, and at the same time have the ability to prioritise tasks and deadlines

Experience required

• It is a requirement that your English language is fluent in both spoken and written
• You are a competent user of Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office
• You have experience in art directing and styling in photoshoots
• We imagine you having basic knowledge of social media, since this is preferred within this role, but not a requirement
• You have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience from a similar position

You want to be a part of HAY?
Then do not hesitate to send us your application and CV as soon as possible and no later than 15 September 2024. We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis.
If you have any further questions regarding the position, please do not hesitate to contact John Cain at johncain@hermanmiller.com.
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire everyone. HAY is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at
careershelp@millerknoll.com

More specifically, your tasks will include:

• Creative project management in connection with photo and film production, including both planning and post-production
• Art direction of photo and film material
• Styling and art directing in photoshoots
• Development and execution of creative concepts for brand projects
• Graphic design in relation to internal/external presentations, invitations, digital catalogues, web & social media content, material for trade fairs and events, etc.
• Dialogue and communication with external partners and collaborators
• Graphic support and approval of material produced by external partners and regional team

Role expectations

• As a person, you are naturally passionate, creative and pragmatic, with an interest in contemporary design
• With your previous experience within the design/fashion industry, you appreciate aesthetics and style while have an excellent understanding of the visual style of HAY as a brand
• You have a flexible mindset, which makes it easy for you to adapt to a variety of tasks, working methods and situations
• You are independent, structured, and used to handling multiple tasks simultaneously without losing focus
• You possess excellent communication skills and can collaborate with people on all levels using tact and diplomacy
• You thrive in a busy and dynamic environment, and at the same time have the ability to prioritise tasks and deadline