Photography and art direction. Raise the photographic standard of the brand. Direct shoots end to end: concept, casting, locations, styling, and selecting and managing photographers and directors. Build imagery that conveys the quality of our materials, fit, and construction with confidence and restraint.
Talent and partner content. Direct content with ambassadors, athletes, and subject-matter experts so every partnership expresses the brand's standards rather than borrowing someone else's.
Voice and copy. Set the bar for how the brand writes, from campaign lines to product pages, with clarity, intelligence, and authority.
Team leadership. Lead, develop, and inspire an in-house team of designers, copywriters, and content producers. Manage agency, freelance, and production partners with a clear point of view and high standards.
Commercial partnership. Work hand in hand with Ecommerce and Growth to build creative systems that perform in paid media, email, and on-site without diluting the brand. Use performance data to inform creative, not dictate it.
Operations. Own the creative calendar, production timelines, and creative budget, delivering premium work efficiently and at scale.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
5+ years of creative experience, including 2+ years leading creative teams as a Creative Director or Associate Creative Director
A portfolio of premium apparel, menswear, or lifestyle brand work that demonstrates taste, restraint, and elevated photography
Experience elevating or repositioning a brand, including leading the organization through the change
Integrated campaign experience that holds together across digital, social, retail, and print
Fluency in DTC and omnichannel marketing, and comfort with creative that is measured
Hands-on art direction skills and a sharp editorial eye for copy
Proven ability to manage budgets, agencies, and production partners
A calm, decisive leadership style and the ability to articulate and defend creative choices
Nice to have: knowledge of menswear, tailoring, fabrics, and construction; experience directing athlete or celebrity talent; experience with retail environments and visual merchandising.
Why Mizzen+Main?
Not only are we makers of the best damn dress shirt, but we also strive to create the Best Damn Place to Work. We believe your work self can be your actual self because our office is more than just a place of work, and your job shouldn't be just another one of life's compartments. We build high performing teams and prioritize personal and professional growth and development. Our unlimited PTO and 11 paid holidays support work life balance and the opportunity to stay connected with what's important. We also appreciate leaving the office early, once each quarter, to spend time together socially and learn about one another's whole self, not just our work selves. Do what you love and love what you do. Why wait? Today's a Good Day For It.
