Photo Studio Art Director

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a

Photo Studio Art Director .The

Photo Studio Art Director

will be responsible for photography concepts through execution for eCommerce/website and other media. They will partner with internal teams to deliver compelling, brand-elevated statements through photography and creative merchandising.This is a hybrid position based out of our Photo Studio in Chicago, IllinoisA day in the life as a Photo Studio Art Director…Deepen customer engagement and conversion by continuously driving the creation of innovative and engaging visual experiencesCollaborate with Associate Creative Director and internal partners to develop and produce new visual photo/video assets for multiple mediums including digital, video, print, social, etcProvide on-set art direction on styling, composition, lighting, propping, etc to meet the project objectivesCollaborate with the leadership team, photographers, stylists, and assistants to ensure business and creative goals of each shoot are met while maintaining exceptional brand and visual standardsCollaborate with the Image Coordinator and Production team to ensure asset management needs are met in an efficient and productive mannerCreate and maintain consistent, high level visuals, standards and specifications that meet the brand specific needs, whether Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2, or Hudson GraceWhat you’ll bring to the table…Knowledge and experience in photo art directionConsistently provide innovative conception of photography styling, set backgrounds and surfacesDemonstrated ability to create engaging visual solutions that enhance and elevate the brandDemonstrated ability to successfully guide, lead, and move forward multiple projects at one timeAbility to give as well as receive constructive and productive feedback and adapt accordinglyMaintain current knowledge of competitive landscape as well as photographic and design trendsExcellent interpersonal, leadership, listening, and communication skills, able to adapt communication style to any audienceWe’d love to hear from you if you have…Must provide a link to portfolio (including password) on resume or provide PDF samples2 years of relevant photo art direction experience; digital and video experience a plusBachelor’s degree preferred in Graphic Design, Photography or relevant areaProven ability to work in a team environmentExtensive knowledge of relevant software including Photoshop, InDesign, C1Pro and other internal tools.Effective organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple business prioritiesDetail oriented and highly motivated; a team player with a positive attitude#li-hybrid

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