Columbia Sportswear Company is hiring: Studio Photo Art Director in Portland

The expectation is for employees to be in-office 5 days per week.ABOUT THE POSITIONColumbia Sportswear Company Photo Studio is seeking a detailed Studio Art Director responsible for the creation of high-quality digital images and video produced by our Studio Team. The ideal candidate must be a passionate, motivated creative powerhouse with a hunger for excellence. They will need a critical eye to elevate the assets produced while capturing the DNA of the CSC family of brands. The ability to manage multiple initiatives and experience in a high-volume studio is paramount to success in this role.HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCELead and collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce commercial product imagesOn-set art directing of PDP photographyEffectively communicate creative direction to on-set crewsAccountable for final image selectionManagement of the full-time styling teamOversee the styling budget and wardrobe closet managementResponsible for the creation and updating of brand specific style guidesDevelop and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) of creative workflowsContinuous process improvement to balance superior quality with business-driven productivity goalsWorks closely with creative directors and brand directors, to find creative, strategic solutions in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment.Inspires a culture of creative excellence. Pushes to elevate overall creative, strategic, and conceptual quality of every image.YOU AREPassionate about depicting a product through visual masteryA self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.An excellent communicator with skills to establish positive working relationships across various levels and fields of expertise.YOU HAVEBachelor’s degree or comparable work experience5+ years of experience in commercial imaging studioExperience with digital asset management workflows and processes that leverage a DAM for digital asset distribution.