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Join Rapha as an Art Director to shape the visual journey of a brand dedicated to celebrating and inspiring the cycling lifestyle
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Location
N19 4AG
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Organisation Summary
Rapha, a company at the forefront of cycling culture, is seeking an Art Director to enhance their Brand Creative team. With a mission to inspire the world to live life by bike, Rapha creates products and experiences that celebrate the joy of cycling. This is an exceptional opportunity for a creative professional who is passionate about cycling and storytelling to contribute to a brand that changes lives through the sport.
Role Summary
- Directing film and stills for seasonal campaigns.
- Creating compelling visual content that aligns with Rapha's brand mission and guidelines.
- Identifying and casting authentic riders globally for campaign features.
- Collaborating with a diverse team of designers, marketers, and creatives.
- Conceptualizing, planning, and executing innovative campaigns.
- Managing studio shoots and ensuring the reflection of seasonal themes.
- Fostering positive interdepartmental relationships.
- Presenting concepts and managing feedback within the creative department.
Role Requirements
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote.
- Ability to work quickly, independently, and accurately.
- Experience in campaign development, including pre- and post-production.
- Deep understanding of brand elevation through creativity.
- Knowledge of current industry trends and best practices.
Application Process Details
To apply for this role at Rapha, please prepare to showcase your proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, demonstrate your ability to conceptualize and execute campaigns, and exhibit a strong understanding of brand storytelling. While the application process details are not specified, it is important to highlight your relevant experience and passion for cycling culture.
Rapha is looking for an Art Director to join the Brand Creative team to work on the art direction for seasonal campaigns. The Art Director at Rapha is responsible for directing film and stills to be used across key channels.
The role requires a solid eye for typography and design as well as photography and film. It is a hands-on role that requires an understanding of why and how cycling has the ability to change lives. You’ll find the perfect cast of legitimate riders across the world to feature in our campaigns and have an appetite for stories that help us elevate our brand mission – to inspire the world to live life by bike. You’ll champion creativity within the Rapha brand and elevating it to achieve commercial success.
You will be part of a wider team of graphic and motion designers, film creatives as well as the brand marketing team across copy, social and press. We are a team that thrives of creativity and collaboration and encourage growth and mentorship across the departments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conceptualising, planning, and executing outstanding campaigns
- Working with the producers on pre-production and casting
- Reporting and presenting back to the Associate Creative Director
- Responsible for the Rapha studio shoots, reflecting the season and campaign direction to create a full suite of studio assets that reflect the Rapha brand guideline and yet maintain a reference to the current season.
- Striving for positive and productive interdepartmental relationships with the rest of the brand such as; copywriters, producers, project managers etc
- Present concepts and work to the rest of the creative department, effectively managing and implementing feedback from the different teams
Do you have the following?
- Proficiency across Adobe Creative Suite and Keynote
- An ability to work quickly, independently and accurately
- Work on campaign concepts, including pre- and post-production elements
- A deep understanding of how creative elevates a brand and achieves success
- Thorough knowledge of relevant and latest industry trends and practices
Working at Rapha
We are continuously looking into ways to invest in our employees and build a better working culture and environment. Here are just some of the internal benefits we offer.
- Flexible working hours
- Support ad-hoc remote working during the week - Minimum 3 days in office
- Free barista coffee and social drinks in the office
- Monthly department social events and quarterly office social away days
- We offer a flexible riding benefit to allow you to go out riding on a Wednesday morning with colleagues or learn to cycle to cycling through our Getting Started Scheme.
- We offer all our employees a 50% apparel discount and a discount for family and friends
- An annual clothing allowance
- Free membership to the Rapha Cycling Club
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Enhanced Company Pension Scheme
