Job Description

Title:

Senior Art Director

Reports To:

CEO

Department:

Creative

What You'll Be Working On:

Ecommerce Studio Direction (40%)

Oversee creative direction and styling of ecommerce product photography: balancing consistency with Kotn's brand aesthetic and relevant commerciality Execute on product shoots and daily studio operations, working closely with in-house Ecommerce and Production team and managing freelancers Continuously evolve the look and feel of the ecommerce photography experience to meet creative and commercial goals

Visual Stewardship & Execution (30%)

Own the development and implementation of Kotn's visual language across all consumer-facing touchpoints, with a focus on maintaining a high standard of visual cohesion and quality Act as a guardian and champion accountability of the brand's visual standards, ensuring consistency across digital channels and retail Collaborate closely with the Marketing and Executive team to understand campaign objectives and ensure all produced assets meet visual and strategic standards Support on-set art direction for campaign shoots as needed, ensuring visual consistency with brand guidelines

Graphic Design Leadership (30%)

Manage and execute the design process and standards for digital, retail, and OOH channels, ensuring output matches Kotn's visual language and commercial goals Create templates, guidelines, and systems to streamline design operations and improve team efficiency

What You'll Bring:

Creativity and Innovation

Stay knowledgeable about industry trends, emerging design techniques, and technological advancements, leveraging them to enhance the brand's visual storytelling and maintain a competitive edge

Detail Orientation

Display meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of design, layout composition, and editing, ensuring accuracy, consistency, error-free deliverables, and adherence to brand guidelines for all written and visual assets

Adaptability and Resilience

Demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, emerging trends, and business needs; using feedback as an opportunity to improve your craft

Additional Requirements:

6+ years of experience in art direction or design, ideally in apparel, lifestyle, or consumer brands Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, and Illustrator); Figma experience is a plus Able to manage freelance designers or external partners when needed Organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management skills Arabic language skills and/or familiarity with visual culture in the Middle East considered an asset

With your application, please include an attachment or link to your most up to date portfolio.