Studio Art Director

Job Summary

As the Studio Art Director, you are responsible for leading the creative vision and on-set execution of photography and video content across all brand channels, including catalog, e-commerce, digital, and social media. This role partners closely with the Creative Director and cross-functional teams to translate brand strategy and campaign concepts into visually compelling imagery that resonates with target audiences.

Responsibilities

• Define and direct the look and feel of all photo and video productions including styling direction, lighting, composition, talent direction, and set design ensuring cohesive, high-quality visual content across all touchpoints.
• Elevate the quality of the brand's visual storytelling while maintaining alignment with brand standards and driving business impact.
• Partner with the Creative Director to shape and evolve the brand's visual identity as expressed through photography and video content.
• Lead the creative direction of all on-set photo and video productions, including establishing shot lists, mood boards, lighting direction, composition, and overall visual tone.
• Direct photographers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, models/talent, and production crews to achieve the desired creative vision for each shoot.
• Own the creative quality of all studio and location-based shoots, ensuring consistency across catalog, e-commerce, digital, social, and advertising channels.
• Guide set design and environment selection for both studio and on-location shoots, ensuring visual storytelling supports the brand narrative.
• Collaborate with marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce partners to understand product priorities, business objectives, and customer insights that inform shoot planning and creative execution.
• Review and select final imagery from shoots, partnering with retouching and post-production teams to ensure finished assets meet brand standards and creative intent.
• Manage shoot schedules, production timelines, and budgets in coordination with the production team to ensure efficient execution without compromising creative quality.
• Stay current on photography trends, visual storytelling techniques, emerging formats, and competitive landscape to continuously push the brand's imagery forward.
• Leverage customer insights, data, and performance metrics to inform visual creative decisions and optimize the effectiveness of photo and video content.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities, weather/location challenges, and on-set variables while maintaining a high standard of creative excellence.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of relevant experience in studio/photo art direction or creative production leadership roles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in photo art direction, including lifestyle and product photography, on-set direction, and visual storytelling across multiple channels.
• Strong visual eye with deep expertise in photography direction, lighting, composition, and styling.
• Proven ability to direct on-set productions and translate creative concepts into polished, brand-aligned imagery.
• Exceptional understanding of how photography and video content drives brand perception and customer engagement across channels.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to clearly articulate a creative vision and inspire on-set teams to deliver it.
• Strong understanding of product photography, lifestyle photography, and the technical requirements of each.
• Able to provide clear, constructive, real-time direction on set and elevate the work of photographers, stylists, and production crews.
• Highly collaborative with the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, balancing multiple shoots and priorities effectively.
• Working knowledge of post-production workflows, retouching standards, and digital asset management.
• Proficient in Capture One and Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

Qualifications

• Exceptional creativity and innovation in visual storytelling.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience with post-production software such as Capture One and Adobe Suite.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Work-life balance initiatives.

Pay

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position with flexible working hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities