Head of Image

HEAD OF IMAGE

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM

As our Head of Image you will be responsible for creating strong, innovative, high-performing image and graphic design concepts for still, film, print, digital (e-commerce and newsletter) and packaging that builds a stronger visual and emotional universe and narrative around the brand and entertains and engages with our community.

You will play a key role in bringing our creative vision to life across various fronts and maintaining the Axel Arigato brand image, helping build Axel Arigato as a footwear-first brand that is deeply rooted in the culture of social media and reflects the emerging culture of now.

This role reports directly to our Brand Director, Sanaz Dizaj Parham.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

*Hint it's quite a lot! If you are more excited than scared, then keep reading you superstar.

As one of our most senior leaders , you will be responsible for conceiving, executing and overseeing the image team in the development, production and post-production of stills + motion campaigns, for social media content, e-commerce, events and other brand related projects for the brand and additional platforms. 

Some insight into (some of) what you will oversee and be responsible for:

• Create visually impactful, convincing and innovative concepts for still and film in line with brand image and company and marketing strategy.
• Lead and execute assigned creative shoot projects from concept to completion, including brand and marketing collateral such as look-books, newsletters, invitations, advertising layouts, e-commerce and social media content.
• Research, conceptualize, lead and execute assigned print and digital initiatives
• Lead the inhouse image team in their day-to-day work. Communicate the project status with stakeholders and facilitate project-related team meetings and communicate action steps to broader team.
• Drive creativity and innovation within the image team. Identify brand moments and opportunities to propose creative teams and collaborators.
• Direct the creative teams on-set.
• Art buying of creative teams and casting.
• Ensure all global assets produced meet the brands visual identity standards and deliverables meet stakeholder expectations, to establish creative briefs, timelines, and budgets.
• Maintain constant knowledge of current and upcoming projects and product releases.
• Develop brand and creative guidelines, templates and best practice processes.
• Coach internal team on brand standard.
• Responsible for team recruitment, 1-2-1 and annual salary reviews.

ARE YOU THE ONE?

We take every new colleague seriously and leaders even seriously-er. Okay, but we know that the requirements here may seem hefty but we need someone with that special sauce combination of experience, positivity and forward thinking. 

You are in 2026 creatively, but firmly in 2024 with your team-ensuring they deliver and develop. Here are the deets:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in art direction; preferably within footwear or premium fashion
• Strong art direction skills, from idea conception to execution and post-production
• Confident and experienced with moving image and digital content creation
• Experience working with typography, packaging and a strong portfolio reflecting professional experience
• Skilled user of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience within producing high calibre assets 
• Proven record of leading an in-house creative team in their ability to optimize flows and efficiency

Skills & Experience:

• Production experience (moving+stills, pre+post)
• Art buying (rolladex of talent across all different
• functions)
• Celebrity productions
• Internal and external stakeholder communication
• and management
• Organizational and communicational skills
• Project management skills.
• Time management
• Enjoy problem solving and troubleshooting production issues.
• High accountability

In this recruitment, the individual’s personality and adaptive mindset is key. You lead with passion and integrity and the fashion industry is where you really want to be.

Our company language is English and as this role is in contact with external partners, English fluency is a requirement. Travel is also expected and required when needed.

HERE'S HOW TO JOIN THE A-TEAM 

That was a lot to read. Well done!

Apply by submitting your CV, portfolio and answering a few questions by February 11, 2024. Please apply when you see this ad-we will interview from the start and close the ad if we find a great candidate :)

Location: London. In office-no remote work. 
Estimated Starting date: ASAP

To see more about our company and careers we welcome you to AXEL ARIGATO - Careers

OUR VALUES : DROP
Diversity, Respect, Openness and Passion are our values that we live and breathe. They are the foundation for our current state and what we will always bring with us to the future.

A BIT ABOUT AXEL ARIGATO
The idea of Axel Arigato started with the founders; Max Svärdh and Albin Johansson, questioning the whole structure of the fashion industry - why and how you make things. By foregoing seasonal collections, traditional sales channels and engaging with customers directly, Axel Arigato was launched with one main objective: to create the present, shape the future, and inspire generations.

At Axel Arigato, our aim is to build a platform through the power of community, inclusivity, and memorable experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer and value a diverse workforce. We believe that our differences are a strength and that by bringing together our individual perspectives and backgrounds, we make magic happen.