Ecom Photography Art Director

About the Job

This role is highly creative and is responsible for the overall aesthetic of the site and presenting creative concepts to the Creative Director. The Art Director is the key point person for styling and directing monthly asset photoshoots, communicating editorial image standards and guidelines related to selects, retouching, as well as the distribution of brand imagery. The Art Director supports the Creative Director in larger campaign execution from concept through final retouched imagery.

A Day in the Life

• Oversee eCommerce Photography and creative assets for Campaign and larger eCommerce photo shoots
• Lead the efforts on overall aesthetics of the eCommerce site and selection on images used for the site
• Lead creative with emerging talent research and present ideas of potential collaborations to Creative Director
• Work closely with the Post - Production team in maintaining consistency in all editorial imagery through to the final customer-facing uploaded imagery
• Regularly test new ideas with studio team and prepare presentations of options for updating art direction for e-commerce on a seasonal or as-needed basis
• Create a monthly concept deck to review with Creative Director
• Quality control of e-commerce and campaign imagery, and lead team to deliver the best possible edit during every shoot session
• Own all process for imagery for weekly marketing messages, social, PR, store, print projects and use and special projects
• Collaborate with the Creative Director to create art layers for Editorial and eCommerce photography
• Collaborate with Creative Director on look book pagination of editorial photography when appropriate
• Assist Creative Director with presentations for editorial photography using In Design
• Collaborate with Creative Director on campaign shoots, creative concept through execution

What It Takes to Join

• Must be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac platform
• Must have experience with Capture One
• Experience in Studio Lighting
• Experience communicating creative ideas effectively
• Experience in a retail environment preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience preferred
• Must have knowledge / understanding of fashion industry / retail environment
• BFA, BA or other design related degree desired

Community/Legacy Qualities

• Operate with the highest level of conduct, integrity, and confidentiality; setting the example for leaders and associates
• Develop and nurture strong cross functional partnerships; driving business results and inspiring a culture of transparency, collaboration, and accountability
• Serve as a Pacsun advocate in the industry and marketplace
• Recruit, identify, develop, and retain talent that delivers performance excellence
• As a manager, serve as a leader of company culture, norms, and conduct
• Ability to balance a strong management presence with a high level of approachability, encouraging and eliciting associate feedback and interaction

Pay & Benefits

Salary Range: $X-$Y
Pac Perks: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
Competitive short-term incentive program
Immediate 100% vested 401K contributions and employer match
Dog friendly office environment
$1,000 referral incentive program
Generous associate discount of 30 - 50% off merchandise online and in-stores
On-site Cafe
On-site Gym with Fitness Classes
Ample parking
Weekly Car Wash Service and more!

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequent interruptions
• Sit; stand; walk
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Close vision, distance vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Fluctuating temperatures and standard lighting
• Computer and mobile phone for multiple hours

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. As a National Retailer, occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required during periods of high volume.

Other Considerations

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.