The Associate Art Director, through close collaboration with our Brand Art Director and our San Francisco studio team will be responsible for the delivery and execution of on-brand, market leading imagery that both pushes boundaries in terms of creative execution and adheres to seasonal e-commerce creative direction and guidelines. A key role in our fresh approach to storytelling.
What You'll Do
We are looking for an Associate Art Director with a proven record in leading studio based photoshoots at the highest calibre. A true visionary, willing to drive creative output and elevate the on-set Art Direction for PPOF (E-commerce) across both BR Specialty and Factory.
Together with our Brand Art Director, you will contribute to the continued evolvement of our imagery and progression of consistency by leading and executing daily photoshoots to the brand creative direction.
The Associate Art Director will work collaboratively across the Howard e-commerce studio, Site Merchandising, Marketing and Styling.
PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHY
Lead on-set art direction of our daily e-commerce photography shoots (PPOF)
Ensure our visual brand strategy and creative guidelines are interpreted in our daily photoshoots
Collaborate and drive effective communication with on-set photographers, stylists and hair & makeup artists
Approach every shoot with an upbeat, storyteller first mindset; planning flow of shoot based on product
Edit daily photoshoots with on-set teams to ensure lighting and tonal consistency
Provide clearly notated PDF of shoot edits daily, complete with retouching notes for Digital Artists
Work alongside our Brand Art Director to inspire, influence and evolve our imagery for both BR Specialty and Factory
Ensure that product photography runs smoothly and efficiently whilst maximizing productivity
Participate in photography, lighting, styling and video direction conversations with team leads
Collaborate with Brand Art Director to support on the creation of seasonal guidelines for on figure and lay-down product photography
Daily quality control check-ins on all operating sets, when needed
Monthly image quality reviews with Brand AD, creating reshoot requests as appropriate
Assist on marketing style shoots and content when required
WHO YOU ARE:
6 years of studio art direction and/or creative direction experience
BA or BFA preferred in Arts, Fine Arts or Graphic Design
Deep knowledge in on-figure site photography, motion and studio creative
Experience in directing photoshoot teams in an e-commerce environment
Operates with an elevated taste level and all round passion for fashion and imagery
Understanding of current industry related trends
Goal oriented, with demonstrated success in managing through ambiguity and change in a fast-paced, complex environment
Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving and strategic-thinking skills
Well versed in short-term and long-range planning and execution of a portfolio of projects
Established skillset in relationship-building, presentation, and communication (written and verbal); Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with a variety of people in various disciplines
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Art/Creative and Marketing
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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