Senior Creative Director, Art Direction

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, youre choosing a different path. From day one, weve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season.

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, were family.

As the Senior Creative Director at Old Navy, you will be the strategic creative leader responsible for developing and executing compelling visual storytelling across all brand touchpoints. In this role, you will translate marketing strategy into innovative, culturally relevant creative campaigns that elevate the Old Navy brand, inspire customers, and drive business results. You'll lead a team of Creative Directors, Art Directors, and Designers while partnering closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Styling, and other cross-functional leaders. Your creative vision will shape how our brand comes to life through photography, design, digital content, and in-store experiences, ensuring a consistent and distinctive brand presence that resonates with our target audience.

Strategic Leadership

Lead the conceptualization and development of seasonal campaign concepts and integrated marketing initiatives

Serve as the ultimate approver and accountable leader for campaign creative from concept to execution to delivery

Partner with senior leadership to align creative vision with business objectives and marketing strategies

Oversee and approve creative briefs, campaign concepts, and execution plans

Creative Direction

Approve and be accountable for brand and product imagery (campaign, open primaries, signage) for site, email, in-store and paid media

Approve photographer selection, on-set mood/direction, locations, studio sets, and hair/makeup overall direction, Casting?

Drive innovative approaches to visual storytelling, photography, design, and brand expression

Mentor and develop Creative Directors and other creative talent

Team Leadership

Build and lead high-performing creative teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

Oversee resource planning and prioritization across multiple projects and seasons

Provide clear direction, feedback, and inspiration to creative team members

Collaborate with partner teams (Editorial, Styling, Digital, Marketing) to ensure

integrated execution

Brand Guardianship

Ensure all creative work upholds and enhances the Old Navy brand identity and positioning

Drive the ongoing evolution of the brand's visual identity to maintain relevance and differentiation

Balance creative vision with commercial objectives to deliver work that is both

distinctive and effective

Stay ahead of cultural, design, and industry trends to inform creative strategy

15+ years of creative experience with at least 8-10 years in leadership roles at major consumer brands
Proven track record developing innovative, market-leading campaigns that drive
business results
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strategic thinking, creative vision, and versatility
Deep expertise in creative direction, photography, art direction, and integrated
marketing
Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams across various channels and
touchpoints
Strong understanding of retail, fashion, and consumer marketing
Outstanding communication, presentation, and storytelling abilities
Strategic mindset with the ability to translate business objectives into creative solutions
Collaborative leadership style with the ability to inspire and influence at all levels
Experience partnering effectively with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Merchandising, and Digital
Bachelor's degree in Design, Fine Arts, Communications, or related creative field

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five on the clock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employees base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees