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Seasonal Ecommerce Photo Studio Art Director
Crate & Barrel
Chicago, IL, United States
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• Lead and coordinate the eCommerce base and elevated photography.
• Implement photographic solutions to support the direction and focus of eCommerce.
• Partner with the Senior Art Director and Producer to oversee day-to-day photo shoots.
• Provide on-set art direction on styling, composition, lighting, propping, etc.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, and assistants to ensure business and creative goals of each shoot are met while maintaining exceptional brand and visual standards.
• Simultaneously oversee multiple shooting bays and teams.
• Collaborate with Image Coordinator and Production team to ensure asset management needs are met.
• Proactively manage time, resources and productivity to meet deadlines.
• Assist in training Photo Studio associates as needed.
• Support all efforts and initiatives across all business channels implemented by the company.
• Consistently provide innovative conception of photography styling, set backgrounds and surfaces.
• Maintain current knowledge of competitive landscape as well as photographic and design trends.
• Assist with styling shoots as needed.
• Provide and maintain updated style guide documentation seasonally.
• Contribute to the definition and discussion of photographic solutions.
• Request and coordinate merchandise for photography prep and shoots.
• Work with the eCommerce photo studio producer on photo shoot staffing needs.
• Possess a complete understanding of applicable company systems, policies and procedures.
• Meet shoot deadlines and budgets.
• Proof photography for content, layout and color.
• Evaluate photography shot counts.
• Expedite ad hoc photo requests.
• Establish, maintain and track studio production and project schedules.
• Focus on promoting sales as they pertain to, or are driven by your position.
• Manage all aspects of performance and development of direct reports to encourage professional growth.
• Communicate effectively and efficiently with all company associates and business contacts.
• Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates.
Required Skills
• 1-3 years experience as an Art Director in a photo studio setting or similar eCommerce experience
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent reading and written language skills (English), excellent communication skills and detail oriented
• Excellent organization, time management, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Experienced in Macintosh and PC computer platforms (Adobe Photoshop CS2, Capture One PRO, BBEdit, Internet Explorer or Firefox internet browsers, AS400, Virtual Ticket, FTP software), digital camera, and fundamental strobe lighting
• Proficient with Google Platform as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
The job description and other aspects of the job listed on this job posting should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an associate in this job. Associates are required to perform other related functions as assigned.