Photo Studio Art Director

1 month ago

Chicago, United States Crate and Barrel Full time

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Photo Studio Art Director.

The Photo Studio Art Director will be responsible for photography concepts through execution for eCommerce/website and other media. They will partner with internal teams to deliver compelling, brand-elevated statements through photography and creative merchandising.

This is a hybrid position based out of our Photo Studio in Chicago, Illinois

A day in the life as a Photo Studio Art Director…

  • Deepen customer engagement and conversion by continuously driving the creation of innovative and engaging visual experiences
  • Collaborate with Associate Creative Director and internal partners to develop and produce new visual photo/video assets for multiple mediums including digital, video, print, social, etc
  • Provide on-set art direction on styling, composition, lighting, propping, etc to meet the project objectives
  • Collaborate with the leadership team, photographers, stylists, and assistants to ensure business and creative goals of each shoot are met while maintaining exceptional brand and visual standards
  • Collaborate with the Image Coordinator and Production team to ensure asset management needs are met in an efficient and productive manner
  • Create and maintain consistent, high level visuals, standards and specifications that meet the brand specific needs, whether Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2, or Hudson Grace

What you’ll bring to the table…

  • Knowledge and experience in photo art direction
  • Consistently provide innovative conception of photography styling, set backgrounds and surfaces
  • Demonstrated ability to create engaging visual solutions that enhance and elevate the brand
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully guide, lead, and move forward multiple projects at one time
  • Ability to give as well as receive constructive and productive feedback and adapt accordingly
  • Maintain current knowledge of competitive landscape as well as photographic and design trends
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, listening, and communication skills, able to adapt communication style to any audience

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

  • Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples
  • 2 years of relevant photo art direction experience; digital and video experience a plus
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred in Graphic Design, Photography or relevant area
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment
  • Extensive knowledge of relevant software including Photoshop, InDesign, C1Pro and other internal tools.
  • Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple business priorities
  • Detail oriented and highly motivated; a team player with a positive attitude

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