Starting date: asap
We are looking for an experienced ART DIRECTOR (m/f/d) to help shape the future of sports, fashion and streetwear who is interested in working long-/midterm on large-scale, fast paced projects for global clients within the sports industry.
ABOUT US - ABOUTKOKOMO is a creative and production studio with a strong expertise in fashion, design and contemporary lifestyle.
“We are devoted to design and love to tell stories. We care about our inner child, are curious and try to enjoy it all. And if it doesn’t sound like fun, we are not doing it. Because time is precious – yours and ours.“
YOUR PROFILE:
4+ years of relevant, professional experience with a strong understanding of Commercial Photoshoot Productions
Worked at least in one longer position in an agency and has experience with corporate environments/complex matrix organizations
Hands on experience in designing/creating key visuals, typography, branding guidance, mood boards, select decks and retouching/grading briefs
Proficient use of InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design and wire-framing tools
Familiar with online sharing tools like google docs, slides, Box, etc.
On-set campaign-level experience in commercial productions on- and off-model (incl. directing and overseeing location scouting/recces, castings, photographers and shot lists)
True team player without big ego
Great communication and presentation skills incl. client handling
Organized, well-structured and flexible with a talent for project management
Soft spot for sport and fashion/lifestyle; experience in working within sports industry is a plus
Willing to..
..work on weekend and/or overtime (both paid) and in fast-paced environments
..work long-term (5-6 months) on large-scale projects
..travel and work from abroad for pre-production and production phases
Fluent in written and spoken English. German is a plus
YOUR TASKS:
You are the key person throughout the full creative process. You also manage smaller creative teams, retouching houses and present your work to internal and client teams while constantly adapting to client feedback and changing processes:
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
Develop overall look/creative of commercial focused projects & campaigns
Create photography/videography approach and other design elements to use
Adapt on and reflect different kind of feedbacks from client side
Determine how to best represent concepts visually
PRE PRODUCTION
Create moodboards and capture approach
Support production team in shot list creation
Set-up styling, HMU, location and casting briefs
Brief photographer and videographer teams
ON SET / SHOOT
Art direct photographers and videographers
Keep an eye on shot list and ensure deliverables are captured
Work in close collaboration with art department, styling, HMU teams and movement coordinators/talents
Align your decisions with internal team and client
POST PRODUCTION
Review and approve selects, artworks and graphics developed by other team members
Streamline client feedback to internal teams and post production houses
Create (complex) retouching briefs for post production houses
WHAT WE OFFER:
Creative job with lots of space and responsibility for your own ideas
Working in a small international and committed team (25 people)
Exciting, large-scale projects with high visibility and international clients
Open feedback culture and flexible organizational structure
Office location: Kopenhagener Str. 60, 13407 Berlin (Wilhelm Hallen)
Flexible working hours with hybrid (not fully remote) working model
Scope of work: Permanent position, full-time, 40h/week, 4-5 days a week
ABOUTKOKOMO is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace. We offer flexible working practices and welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.
COME WORK WITH US and get in touch. We look forward to your application, including your salary expectations and earliest starting date: work@aboutkokomo.com