New Balance - Creative Manager, Global Content Factory - Amsterdam

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.

JOB MISSION:

The Global Content Factory creates marketing and Omni-channel content using state-of-the art StyleShoots photo and video machines as well as traditional photography equipment.  With its flagship location at NB Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts, New Balance is opening a satellite studio in Amsterdam and looking for an experienced, collaborative Creative Manager to lead the way in opening our newest location.

The Creative Manager role is a member of the Global Content Factory Creative team responsible for art directing and leading the visual direction of studio photography, both product and marketing shoots, managing a studio team, and managing day-to-day business expectations and responsibilities. This role will report to the Head of Global Creative Studio and is responsible for ensuring quality is to the highest possible standard, working in close collaboration with the Studio Operations Manager, Global Content Factory in Amsterdam, the Global Creative Studio (GCS) team, and the Senior Manager Creative Studio in Amsterdam.

This position will require the individual to be in the studio five days a week.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Leads art direction and styling for all studio photography deliverables – footwear and apparel.
• Leads art direction for on-model product photography and marketing shoots – including apparel fit, styling, hair, and makeup.
• Ensure all product is stylized and captured to the New Balance Brand Playbook standards.
• Art direct and implement on seasonal styling direction in collaboration with Creative Manager, Global Content Factory and Head of Global Creative Studio.
• Collaborates with marketing partners and studio producers to translate creative vision, define expectations, standards, quality, timelines, and deadlines.
• Partners with the Global Content Factory Operations team.
• Become the point-person of the creative arm of Content Factory Amsterdam with cross-functional partners.
• Manages creative team within the studio and driving quality and creative forward.
• Keeps track of current, developing, and changing regional and global trends in fashion and design.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• On-set art direction experience is required.
• Relevant number of years fashion experience and experience managing a team.
• Retail or Brand styling experience preferred.
• Experience with and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Capture One, and Microsoft Suite
• Proficient in English writing and speaking.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, multi-task, and participate in team-based planning.

BENEFITS:

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on the health insurance
• 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Up to €250 travel allowance each month
• Employee Discount
• Work from-home allowance
• Home working equipment
• On-site Gym
• Sports subscription via OneFit
• Flexibility to Work from Anywhere for up to four weeks per year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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