E77: What is an Art Director?

An episode of the Life at Next podcast, hosted by Life at Next, titled "E77: What is an Art Director?" was published on April 16, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.

April 16, 2025 ·20m · Life at Next

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Join us as we chat to Emily, the Childrenswear Art Director at NEXT! Emily talks us through her creative journey within the business, from starting as a graduate 7 years ago to now Art Directing Childrenswear sets! 00:00 Intro00:54 What is an Art Director? 01:21 Art Director Responsibilities02:17 Brand Consistency in Photography03:06 Career Beginnings: Early Roles and Experience04:09 Being On-Set Work04:47 Adaptability and Problem-Solving on Set05:29 Variety in the Art Director Role06:06 Career Achievements and Growth07:30 Athleisure and Market Expansion08:19 Career Confidence10:13 Career Progression and Industry Versatility11:20 Importance of Experience vs. Connections12:31 This or That Questions14:09 Music Preferences at Work: 80s Music14:52 Office Perks: Gym vs. Catered Banquet15:27 Communication Preferences: In-Person vs. Email16:31 Challenges On-Set17:06 The Reality of Childrenswear Fashion Shoots18:50 Future Career Goals and Aspirations🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeatNEXT #ArtDirector #careergrowth #fashionindustry #careerinfashion #CareerAdvice

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Join us as we chat to Emily, the Childrenswear Art Director at NEXT! Emily talks us through her creative journey within the business, from starting as a graduate 7 years ago to now Art Directing Childrenswear sets! 00:00 Intro00:54 What is an Art Director? 01:21 Art Director Responsibilities02:17 Brand Consistency in Photography03:06 Career Beginnings: Early Roles and Experience04:09 Being On-Set Work04:47 Adaptability and Problem-Solving on Set05:29 Variety in the Art Director Role06:06 Career Achievements and Growth07:30 Athleisure and Market Expansion08:19 Career Confidence10:13 Career Progression and Industry Versatility11:20 Importance of Experience vs. Connections12:31 This or That Questions14:09 Music Preferences at Work: 80s Music14:52 Office Perks: Gym vs. Catered Banquet15:27 Communication Preferences: In-Person vs. Email16:31 Challenges On-Set17:06 The Reality of Childrenswear Fashion Shoots18:50 Future Career Goals and Aspirations🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more podcast episodes from NEXT! Pursue your ambition and join the NEXT team → https://careers.next.co.uk/ Follow us!Instagram: www.instagram.com/lifeatnextTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@lifeatnext Facebook: www.facebook.com/lifeatnextLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/lifeatnext#LifeatNEXT #ArtDirector #careergrowth #fashionindustry #careerinfashion #CareerAdvice

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