About the role:

Ready to start your Joules Journey?

Prepare to be part of a dynamic, hard-working, collaborative and inspirational team, creating and bringing product to market season after season for our iconic British brand. You can expect a journey outlined with clear goals and aspirations shared by the whole business whilst building cross-collaborative relationships including the opportunity to work with our Founder; Tom Joule, and his Senior Team who have a wealth of knowledge to share.

 

Step into the role of Art Director!

Discover an exciting opportunity to take on an integral role here at Joules Head Office. 

 

Your Role

The Art Director is responsible for assisting the Senior Art Director in presenting the brand’s identity and the seasonal visual narrative.  You’ll take pride in creatively satisfying the commercial requirements of selling our gorgeous Joules products through photography and video. 

 

What to expect from a day to day perspective:

The Art Director will support the Senior Art Director on the visual appeal, feel and mood of all photography shoots, pulling together all creative elements of the shoot including set dressing, prop selection and styling whilst ensuring that the overall aesthetic and commercial requirements of the production are achieved. One thing we can guarantee is that no two days will be the same!

As part of the Creative Team, the Art Director will be required to consider the brand’s identity in its entirety, helping to deliver seasonal concepts and ideas to inform all channels whilst maintaining a consistent brand identity.  Your daily creative responsibilities will see you collaborating with but not limited to - our Senior Art Director, Head of Concept, Chief Brand Officer and the Marketing team.

Supporting the Senior Art Director with on location and in house photoshoots will be your bread and butter. You’ll be responsible for the look, feel and mood for all location shoots as well as styled flats within the studio, to include the organisation of ‘paired back shoots’ for reactive projects, when necessary. Sourcing of props, scouting and researching locations for shoots and creating dressed sets to ensure overall aesthetic and commercial requirements of the production should be second nature to you. You can expect to edit and manage the handover of imagery being responsible for appropriate asset selection from each shoot and presenting for sign off. 

You will be entrusted to research new talent including but not limited to photographers, stylists, hair & amp; make-up artists and models further assisting in briefing these partners within each shoot ensuring branding is at the forefront of all communications. 

 

About You:

To really shine within the role of Art Director you must be able to work flexibly and at pace with a passion for the Fashion industry. However, what we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are. So, if you:

Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry Want to be part of a team who loves getting stuff done Have a genuine team spirit Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share Are not afraid to fail and grow  Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve Are adaptable and can embrace change Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all Enjoy celebrating success

Then look no further, the role of Art Director at Joules was made for you! 

From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you have:

A design related qualification/relevant degree. Have a CV and portfolio that displays a high level of creativity and a genuine passion for Fashion/Lifestyle photography. Be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Creative Suite or be willing to learn. Hold a full UK driving licence as this will be required to drive to locations on occasion. Possess a background of working within an agency and / or in-house creative environment. Demonstrate  a solid understanding of the photographic industry and its constraints.  Be a highly organised creative with the ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload at pace.

 

Where will you be working?

This is a full time, onsite role based at ‘The Barn’ - Joules’ purpose built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. 

The willingness to travel within the UK and internationally is essential in order to support and lead location shoots, locations reconnaissance and model casting.

We value your dedication and understand the importance of balance. This role is office based and typically requires 5 days a week working onsite or on location, as we believe this is where we make the best decisions together. We do offer discretionary flexibility to support your needs and help you navigate life's demands as and when your work allows.

 

Your Application

We highly recommend that your cover letter details the following:

Demonstrate your knowledge of the Joules brand. It is important to disclose not only your affinity for Art Direction and relevant skills but also your passion for the fashion industry. What makes you, you? In true Joules fashion, we love to know how you spend your time off!

Please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter and portfolio are unlikely to be progressed. 

 

Sponsorship 

In accordance with Home Office guidance successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment.  Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship.

 

Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received  - this role requires an immediate start so apply now to receive early consideration.