Associate Creative Director

At Fjällräven, we work to enable and inspire more people to spend time in nature. We want to give everyone the opportunity to experience first-hand the physical, social, and mental benefits that nature has on us. We hope that through these moments we will all become more connected to, and take better care of, the nature around us.
We are looking for an Associate Creative Director who can help us tell this story to Outdoor Enthusiasts all over the world.
Working closely with the Global Creative Operations Director and the Global Senior Creative Director, you will help develop and communicate the next chapter of Fjällräven's story. You will be a storyteller who understands how to conceptualize a big, strategic narrative and deliver that story across contemporary communication channels.
You will be responsible for helping lead the brands narrative, creative thinking and execution across seasons, large systemwide projects and specific product launches. All on a global scale and across existing as well as emerging platforms/technologies.
We are looking for a creative individual with a modern mix of conceptual thinking, innovation, executional craftsmanship and the ability to respect and revere our longstanding Fjällräven brand heritage whilst enabling its next global chapter.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Work with our Global Senior Creative Director and Global Creative Operations Director on developing seasonal, product, and event/experience marketing creative concepts.
Work with other creative teams or marketing team colleagues to ensure creative consistency with the overarching brand narrative across marketing channels.
Present concepts and executional ideas to management teams, retail partners, and other internal groups.
Brief cross-functional teams or outside partners (such as production or collaboration partners) on creative projects.
Guide/collaborate with product, community, regional, sales, DTC, and retail merchandising teams to integrate or execute holistic programs.
Lead creative team members/production partners during concept phases, on shoots, and through asset development to ensure creative quality and consistency.
Partner closely with creative operations team from concept and production to delivery to ensure sufficient resourcing and to ensure that briefings/schedules/deliveries are met.
Provide clear direction and/or feedback in matters related to visual design, product representation, UI, social, email, retail, paid, and experience design.
Be hands on when required – produce and edit creative output such as copy, video, social, and/or digital depending on individual specialty.
Identify creative opportunities for the brand and the business.

WHO YOU ARE
We believe you are a curious person who looks beyond the obvious "tried & true" approach to find compelling, innovative, creative solutions. You respect the culture and legacy of a strong, beloved brand and can carry it into the future in new ways while maintaining the best parts of the past. Your positive attitude fosters team camaraderie and recognizes the power that different skills, cultures, and perspectives bring to the creative process.
You have the ability and creativity to create and craft award-winning work that sets a standard in a competitive industry and you want to work with a purposeful, ethical brand that tries to do its best for people and for the planet.
Requirements - Attributes:
You have a passion for global creativity, outdoor culture and sustainability.
You lead multiple projects through tight timelines with calm and effectiveness.
You are excited about mentoring junior up-and-coming talent and guiding the existing team into more 360 thinking.
Your craft standards for yourself and your team are impeccable.
You graciously receive constructive feedback while standing up for ideas.
You see the benefit in structure and want to build it, but can also think out of the box for solutions.
You are comfortable working across cultures, creative disciplines, and time-zones.

Requirements – Experience:
You have previous experience working in a modern-day, integrated creative group at an agency and/or on the client side (both is even better).
You have proven experience developing and executing holistic creative projects that deliver high-caliber creative and business results.
You have proven knowledge of what a strong, creative idea is and can connect executional dots across the communications mix to deliver a cohesive overall experience to end users.
You inspire and guide multi-disciplinary creative teams with clear direction, actionable feedback, and an understanding of cross-channel tactics.
We believe you have some production experience, either in your previous roles or in your personal life.
Previous experience in a fashion or outdoor brand could be advantageous but is not a requirement.

ABOUT US
We are an international outdoor company with an aim to connect more people to nature. Since our start in 1960, a lot has changed, but our mission has not wavered.
We recognize the impact of climate change and the threat it poses to the natural world. We are active partners in creating a future where outdoor lovers can enjoy nature for generations to come. Our sustainability promise is our Code of Conduct, The Fjällräven Way, and is an ever-present reminder that our business decisions are always in favor of protecting and preserving nature.
When you join our trek, you're offered:
An exciting & challenging job in a forward-leaning culture that rewards ambition.
Passionate, mission-driven colleagues who make things happen & help each other along the trail.
An international work environment where an open mind is a pre-requisite.
Company culture rooted in the values of our founders and leaders, living and breathing sustainability to ensure our businesses success for generations to come.

This full-time ongoing opportunity is based out of our office in Solna, Stockholm and reports directly to our Global Creative Operations Director.
Fjällräven celebrates diversity and is committed to continually striving to create and grow a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We aim to facilitate a safe, fair and kind work environment where all feel welcome and can thrive.