Art Buyer to Weekday

Company Description
We are looking for an Art Buyer to our Creative Studio to work with the Monki brand. Apply and be a part of our amazing team!
Success is based on our people. We offer you a high pace, fun and dynamic work environment built on everyone’s ownership, teamwork, creativity, and engagement.
Our ambition is to be a welcoming space and to empower the diversity of the creative collective​.
About Weekday
Weekday have set out to become a multi-brand experience. By expanding that future vision towards building a youth destination for the creative generation, the Monki brand is now incorporated under the Weekday umbrella.
About the Monki brand
Monki is a vibe: friendly, playful, bold and empowering. We draw inspiration from those who bravely express their style and creativity without the filter of conventions, and we aim to be a catalyst for others to do the same, by empowering self-expression through fashion.


Job Description
As an Art Buyer you will source and cast models, photographers, stylists, illustrators and other creative players to produce a diverse and on brand casting and wide variety of creative content on different levels and needs, making sure all content is in line with brand platform, visual identity and set goals.


Main tasks and responsibilities:
Collaborate and work closely with our photo studio manager and creative team to source models, creative talents, according to need, that are appropriate for the execution of photo shoots and creative concepts to achieve company goals and strategies
Coordinate pre-production planning, handle model / talent castings and prepare photo shoots
Effectively handle initial contracts, negotiate rates and rights, generate internal estimates, purchase orders and administrate all related paperwork
Monitor budget utilization to ensure profitability
Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders and maintain strong relationships.



Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience of talent/ model castings from inhouse creative team or model agency
Experience and confidence working in a fast-paced environment
Fashion intelligence
Structured and efficient
Full proficiency in English
Strong interest in fashion, fashion Creatives, retail and digital marketing

To thrive in the role as Art Buyer, we believe that you are driven, flexible and enjoy working in teams, as well as independently. You are a strong communicator and solution-oriented. You are up to date on what’s going on in the world, in fashion and what’s new within the digital media landscape. You have a curious mindset and are keen to learn new crafts and take initiatives. We believe that you feel a connection to the Monki brand and would be committed to create the best experience for its community.


Additional Information
This is a permanent position starting as soon as possible, based on-site at our Head Office in Stockholm, Sweden.
If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send in your resume (no need for cover letter) latest 27th of August. Responsible Recruiter is Sandra Wanderoy.
We look forward to receiving your application!
We know that diversity is what makes us strong. Our teams should consist of great mix of people that share and combine their knowledge, experiences, and ideas. It leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, what we perceive possible and how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world.