Photo Art Director

Description About You You have excellent leadership and communications skills with the ability to guide and motivate studio teams. What You’ll Do • Photo art direct photography for several photo crews at once, sometimes for multiple clients • Provide art direction for catalog, ecomm and lifestyle photo shoots • Create and/or learn, live and breathe a brands style guide (look and feel, styling, lighting) • Contribute to photography in the studio, providing direction and at times, styling shots yourself • Communicate with other stakeholders and clients to assist in the completion of on time, on brand and most importantly beautiful photography • Provide clear, constructive and respectful feedback to photography teams (stylists, assistants and photographers) • Contribute to the ideation and execution of set builds • Remain open to constructive feedback and the ability to evolve and grow with the studio • Act as a positive team player who does not hesitate to jump in when additional support is needed Requirements • Experience leading creative development from concept to delivery • Friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to learn and contribute • Ability to multi-task, organize, and problem-solve under tight deadlines • Understanding of photography trends, talent, and techniques, allowing for informed decision-making and innovative approaches • Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Digital Photography and Lighting • Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey changes, updates, and ideas to creative staff, as well as to engage with various departments within the organization • Ability to accept criticism and adapt or modify as needed • Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines • Collaborate with creative teams and clients fostering positive working relationships and contributing to collective success • Proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for creative • Willingness to develop new initiatives and generate ideas beyond assigned projects, staying informed about industry trends and making recommendations accordingly