Art Director, Studio & Editorial

Department: Corp HO • Location: El Segundo, CA

About the Role

The Art Director, Studio & Editorial owns the visual standard of everything True Religion photographs. This role drives the day-to-day creative execution of all PDP photography while leading art direction for editorial campaigns, capsule collections, and special projects from concept through delivery. It demands a sharp commercial eye, strong editorial instincts, and the on-set presence to keep a high-volume studio producing imagery that earns its place on every brand channel.

Responsibilities

• Lead art direction of all PDP photography across Women's, Men's, Curve, Accessories, Footwear, and Denim—directing posing, composition, framing, lighting, and image quality on set every day
• Develop and continuously evolve visual standards and creative guidelines for product photography, identifying opportunities to raise the bar for the customer shopping experience
• Partner with the Creative Director to develop seasonal campaigns and editorial concepts, including mood boards, shoot treatments, casting direction, and creative presentations
• Serve as the primary Art Director for capsule collections, collaborations, social content, and select editorial productions—from initial brief through final asset delivery
• Create and maintain Capture One sessions, manage file and folder structure, and support digital capture workflows to keep daily studio operations running efficiently
• Review image selects and provide creative feedback throughout the retouching process, ensuring final assets meet brand standards for color, consistency, and quality
• Research fashion, photography, and cultural trends to bring fresh perspective and innovative direction to the brand's visual identity
• Collaborate closely with Photography, Styling, Production, Merchandising, Marketing, and Retouching across every production

Requirements

• 5-8 years of art direction experience in fashion, apparel, or lifestyle brands
• Proven track record leading high-volume e-commerce photography productions
• Expert understanding of photography, lighting, composition, styling, posing, and image selection
• Experience providing on-set creative direction to photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, and models
• Working knowledge of Capture One, including session setup, file organization, and basic digital capture workflows
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a fast-paced studio environment
• Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience developing seasonal editorial campaigns and brand storytelling
• Background in capsule collections, collaborations, or multi-platform content production
• Passion for fashion, streetwear culture, and visual innovation

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $115,000 – $140,000.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Merchandise discounts
• Commuter benefits
• Wellness & employee assistance programs

Schedule

This is a full-time, hybrid role based in El Segundo, CA, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.