Freelance Photo Studio Art Director

Key Responsibilities

• Work with client/customer's creative leadership, design, brand and merchandise teams to create project photo strategy for current and future projects.
• Direct photo shoots in studio and on location to execute and achieve strategy and direction.
• Collaborate with client/customer creative, design marketing and merchandise teams.
• Collaborate with Studio Operations: Studio Manager, Production Managers, and Photographers (Quad and outside-hired) to assure photographic strategy, execution and quality.
• Collaborate with Quad studio and outside-hired Stylist/Styling Teams to assure strategy, execution and photo quality. Deliver preliminary Set Design and Set Construction requirements.
• Coordinate reproduction specifications and image review process for Production Q/A to assure delivery of quality photo products. Initiate and coordinate and review photo retouching.
• Review and critique process and results. Apply criticisms, successes and results to future projects.

Job Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma of general education degree (GED) or One year certificate from college or technical school or Associate’s degree (A.A.)
• Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
• Solid understanding of Outlook e-mail programs, calendars, Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Excel.
• Solid understanding of creative software and systems.
• Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to follow directions and be able to make changes, as directed.
• Must be able to make deadlines, work within a fast pace, multiple-project and deadline environment with flexibility.
• Must possess a high quality aesthetic sense and creative standards.
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Essential to promote a collaborative work environment and build strong partnerships.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Benefits

Quad recognizes that wellness is more than physical health. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits that empower employees to build healthy, balanced lives at work and at home. From physical and mental health, to financial, family, and community wellness, we provide benefits and programs that help support employees’ overall well-being.