Our client is a Fortune 100 company & leading US Airline HQ in Chicago, IL
Title: Art Director IV
Role: Ongoing contract, 6-Month Contract to start likely extensions
Location: Must be based in Chicago, IL Area (2 days onsite in Chicago, IL)
Pay: roughly $50ph W2 + Benefits (Swoon covers 50% of cost) *rate may fluctuate depending on experience/overall fit
Description:
As a Photo Art Director, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Creative Director and Senior Art Director in managing all photography-related aspects.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Collaborating closely with stakeholders to educate them on the production aspects of a photo shoot, ensuring a cohesive understanding of the creative process and requirements.
• Building comprehensive creative presentations to brief stakeholders on the upcoming shoots, effectively communicating your vision and the production strategy.
• Developing detailed shot lists under the guidance of the Creative Director and Senior Art Director to address brand requirements and channel needs.
• Assisting the Producer/Photo Manager in model selection, wardrobe direction, and potentially securing off-site venues, ensuring alignment with the brand's vision.
• Providing detailed mood boards and creative direction to the Wardrobe Stylist for cohesive visual storytelling.
• Partnering with the Creative Director and Senior Art Director to procure necessary props for photo shoots.
• Actively participating in photo shoots, making on-set wardrobe selections in collaboration with the Wardrobe Stylist, and providing guidance to the photographer for capturing the desired shots.
• Setting up shots and ensuring that the artistic vision aligns with the brand's aesthetics.
• Curating and presenting shot selections to the Creative Director and Senior Art Director for review and approval.
• Reviewing and approving proofs of photo corrections to ensure high-quality and consistent visual standards are maintained.
This role requires a keen eye for detail, strong creative direction skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a creative team to achieve the brand's visual objectives while engaging stakeholders in the creative process.
Required Skills:
5 to 8 + years of experience min
Must have enterprise client experience
Must have portfolio to share at time of submittal
Experience leading all elements of photography-related projects (End-to-End)
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Design and Art/Creative
Industries
Travel Arrangements and Airlines and Aviation
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