Vice President - Global Brand Creative

If you were the VP, Global Brand Creative now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

Setting the creative vision for the brand, reflecting our distinct brand ethos and creative identity, establishing the global benchmark for how Arc'teryx comes to life across all consumer touchpoints.  Leading and inspiring our in-house brand creative team and aligning the team around shared objectives.
Overseeing the evolution of our brand's visual identity, ensuring creative work consistently represents our values and maintains the integrity of that identity across all initiatives and campaigns
Developing disruptive, cut-through and highly relevant global brand campaigns and 360 initiatives that bring the brand to life in a deeply authentic manner, for a diverse range of consumers.
Championing executive-level creative strategy encompassing brand, and product storytelling, building conviction and inspiring key stakeholders at key brand and business milestones.
Owning the in-house creative production pipeline — photography, film, and digital content — from concept through delivery, ensuring output is both craft-driven and efficient at scale
Driving the continual evolution of the brand’s content and operating system to keep pace with consumer behavior, digital developments. Partnering with operational peers to build a robust global x regional creative and content model to support local consumer needs.
Building a culture of belonging within the brand creative function, embedding Arc'teryx values into every aspect of brand strategy
Establishing a collaborative operating rhythm within the Brand Leadership team and cross-functionally across the company with channel, regional and functional leaders
Defining, refining, and measuring the success of creative campaigns in lockstep with brand strategy, connecting creative excellence to brand health and commercial outcomes

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

Pioneering the use of AI and emerging creative technologies to accelerate content production while elevating craft and storytelling quality
Expanding the creative function's remit into new formats and platforms as guest engagement shifts — immersive, experiential, and emerging digital channels

Are you our next VP, Global Brand Creative?

You have a degree in Communications, Marketing, or a related field, and 15+ years of experience in a communications or creative leadership role within a fast-paced, results-driven environment
You have a strong portfolio demonstrating creative leadership across global brand campaigns, art direction, and visual storytelling
You have a deep respect for the outdoor and mountain environment and culture
You have led global and regional creative teams in supporting a DTC oriented business
You have extensive knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and associated design tools, with strong depth of experience across art direction, photography, film, graphic design, architecture, and digital UX
You set a clear vision, align your team around common objectives, and foster commitment to deliver
You are an inspiring leader who keeps your team focused and motivated, while removing barriers and seeking clarity
You have excellent interpersonal skills, facilitation, and diplomacy, with the ability to work collaboratively across all levels of stakeholders
You bring sound judgment to prioritizing competing demands across a complex, fast-moving creative organization
You are proactive in identifying root causes and developing solutions, remaining flexible and adaptable in the face of ambiguity
You balance autonomy and collaboration, and know when each is needed
You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement, seeking the best — not always the easiest — solutions, with unwavering commitment
Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is USD$224,000 - USD$336,000 

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. 

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.  

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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