About the Role
Cosmopolitan and Seventeen are seeking a visionary Fashion Director to define the fashion voice of two iconic brands, leading bold storytelling and unforgettable style moments across every platform.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a distinctive fashion vision for Cosmopolitan and Seventeen across print, digital, social, events, and emerging platforms.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the fashion market team, including full-time employees, freelancers, and external contributors.
- Partner with editorial and creative teams to conceive and execute compelling fashion packages, celebrity features, and style-driven editorial content.
- Style high-profile celebrity and fashion shoots while directing internal and external stylists to ensure a cohesive and elevated brand point of view.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with designers, brands, retailers, talent, stylists, photographers, creators, and other key industry partners.
- Represent Cosmopolitan and Seventeen as a trusted fashion authority at industry events, press opportunities, talent engagements, and internal meetings.
- Collaborate with commercial teams to develop innovative fashion- and retail-focused partnerships and branded programs.
- Monitor fashion, retail, celebrity, and cultural trends, translating insights into fresh, audience-focused editorial ideas and experiences.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in fashion editorial, styling, creative direction, or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing creative teams.
- Extensive experience styling high-profile talent, supported by a strong portfolio of editorial work.
- Deep network across the fashion, retail, entertainment, and cultural industries.
- Exceptional creative vision with a strong understanding of visual storytelling across multiple platforms.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Passion for fashion, culture, and emerging trends, with the ability to translate insights into compelling editorial experiences.
Skills
- Fashion editorial
- Styling
- Creative direction
- Team leadership
- Team development
- Visual storytelling
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Organization
- Project management
Location
- New York City
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 8+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $133,000–$150,000
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Training programs
- Workshops
- Industry events
- Employee Resource Groups
About the Company
- Hearst Magazines is one of the world's largest publishers, with a portfolio of 30 brands that reach audiences across print, digital, social, video, audio, events, and emerging platforms.
- Our brands inform, entertain, and inspire millions of consumers each month through trusted journalism, compelling storytelling, and innovative experiences.
- At Hearst, you'll collaborate with talented teams who are passionate about creating content that shapes culture and drives conversation.
Equal Opportunity
- Hearst Magazines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
- We value different perspectives and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
