THE ROLE & THE TEAM

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Expert Senior Art Director (all genders) to join our editorial team. In this role, you will oversee the creative direction of key projects, mentor and guide other art directors, and take on responsibilities akin to a creative director on selected projects. You will collaborate closely with senior team members across Art Direction, Styling, and Strategy to evaluate the department’s direction and join daily review sessions, ensuring all content aligns with Zalando’s brand guidelines, marketing tone of voice (TOV), and visual language. While this role currently does not include direct reports, it may evolve into a formal leadership position, so prior experience leading in a corporate or agency setting is a plus.

WHAT WE’D LOVE YOU TO DO (AND LOVE DOING)

• Lead the creative direction for high-impact editorial content, guiding projects from concept through execution.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level art directors, fostering creative growth and excellence across the team.
• Manage freelance collaborators and external creative partners, ensuring quality and alignment with Zalando standards.
• Act as a creative director on select projects, overseeing vision, execution, and final delivery.
• Participate in daily reviews with other senior team members to evaluate the department’s creative direction and output.
• Ensure all content adheres to Zalando’s marketing and creative tone of voice (TOV) and visual language.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver content that aligns with business goals and editorial strategy.
• Stay ahead of trends in fashion, editorial, and culture, bringing innovative ideas and perspectives to the team.
• Oversee project timelines, manage resources, and ensure smooth execution across multiple projects.
  Contribute to shaping the creative strategy and long-term vision of the Stories on Zalando department.