Photo Art Director

Description This role is based at our Photo Studio in Milwaukee, WI. You’ll work onsite from Monday through Friday. About the Role What You’ll Do • Direct on-set photo, motion and video shoots, ensuring that lighting, styling, hair and makeup, set design and perspective aligns with established creative direction • Create detailed style guides and inspirational mood boards for assigned shoots, providing clear reference for lighting, background, wardrobe and casting needs • Partner with producers, photographers, videographers, stylists, and editors to manage daily shoot flow and maintain shoot timelines • Oversee image and footage capture in real-time, making immediate decisions on adjustments needed for framing, composition or styling • Review, select and work with the retouching and editing teams to ensure all assets meet Kohl’s visual and quality standards with minimal rounds of feedback • Research styling trends, photography inspiration, and industry benchmarks to inform and evolve Kohl’s branded photo and video content • Stay ahead of industry trends by regularly conducting competitive and market research, keeping a pulse on emerging aesthetics, consumer behavior and creative technology to ensure Kohl’s visual content remains fresh, relevant and forward-thinking • Develop and present visual concepts for seasonal shoots and marketing initiatives, supporting creative leadership in achieving the brand vision • Utilize emerging AI technologies to enhance creative exploration, concept ideation, and execution • Contribute ideas during creative planning sessions and adapt direction based on feedback from creative managers and partners • Partner with project managers, creative team members and merchant stakeholders to gather context and understand the product stories being told • Act as a key contact on-set for executing creative objectives, adjusting and collaborating in real-time with producers and cross-functional teams • Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, clearly articulating visual concepts and delivering updates on shoot progress and outcomes • Champion operational excellence by looking for tools, templates, and workflows that drive efficiency, reduce manual revisions, and create consistency across projects, especially for recurring or high-volume content • Additional tasks may be assigned

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