The VP, Creative Director is responsible for shaping and driving the creative vision at Moda. You will lead the creative direction—from conception through design and production to delivery—of content for all Fashion marketing programs and initiatives, including seasonal editorial, events, campaigns, program marketing, and social marketing. The ideal candidate is a seasoned creative director with a strong visual design and art direction background who has a passion for and knowledge of luxury fashion retail. You will have a proven record of translating business and marketing strategies into inspiring world-class creative that resonate with customers.

This is a full-time, hybrid position, which is required to be on-site (Industry City Brooklyn) 1+ day per week on Wednesdays.

Primary Responsibilities, include:

• Present multi-platform, multi-channel creative solutions and present to management.
• Provide feedback and guidance to a wide array of creatives.
• Lead strategic and complex design projects that span across multiple teams.
• Manage multi-disciplinary internal and external creative resources to ensure work achieves project goals.
• Engage in design work and art direction directly, and communicate ideas clearly for the team to execute.
• Be a key voice in defining the Moda brand and its application through art direction, graphic design, social design, and UI.
• Maintaining and refining a cohesive brand image and visual language.
• Scope projects and forecast resourcing needs with key stakeholders to prioritize and maximize resources, communicating needs and trade-offs when appropriate.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate emerging marketing/ branding trends and digital innovations.
• Develop 360 campaigns that accommodate multiple brands while preserving Moda's visual perspective. This includes creating brand elements and holistic moodboards, ensuring seamless integration across all channels, collateral, and merchandise.
• Manage the Editorial team.
• Drive development across the team and delegate projects accordingly.

Qualifications/Ideal Experience:

• Accessible online portfolio that demonstrates creative work that unifies strategy and execution across a range of channels, aesthetics, and project budgets.
• 10+ years experience in creative roles at a creative agency, editorial publication, retailer, and/or consumer brand.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams through strategy and execution.
• Understanding of UI, typography, and image standards for web.
• Understanding of digital content production, including familiarity with post-production retouching and editing.
• Print Knowledge. Proficiency in print design, consistently delivering (on brand) high-quality assets even within budget constraints.
• Fluency with contemporary social media platforms, technologies, and trends.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.
• A compelling storyteller with a clear talent for managing the delivery of concise, emotional and thoughtful work both strategically and creatively.
• Highly collaborative style to partner with many teams as well as external partners.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous situations and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment.
• Hands-on ownership of fashion-related branding and campaign work.
• Expert knowledge of e-commerce and digital marketing best practices.
• Basic knowledge of UX and front-end web design processes and best practices.
• Experience designing and producing content for onsite merchandising.

Job Type: Full-time; Hybrid role; NYC based (Brooklyn office space)

Salary: $185,000 - $215,000 per year + Discretionary Bonus & Equity Eligible

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Benefits (day1)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance Benefit
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Benefits (STD, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (Exempt & FT)
• Tuition Reimbursement

The above statements describe the general nature of work being performed in this role, they are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. Additional responsibilities may be required from time to time. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.

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Moda Operandi is an e-commerce platform transforming the way people discover and shop for designer fashion. Through its innovative mix of commerce and content, Moda allows women to shop for what’s new and what’s next in designer fashion from the world’s leading emerging designers and luxury brands. Founded in 2010, Moda Operandi's mission is to make it easy for designers to grow their businesses and consumers to realize their personal style. Today, Moda’s platform carries more than 1,000 brands and designers across fashion, fine jewelry and home, shipping to customers around the world.

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