Conde Nast
Associate Visuals Director
Conde Nast, New York, New York, us, 10261
The foundation of Vogue's leadership and authority is the brand's unique role as a cultural barometer for a global audience. Vogue places fashion in the context of culture and the world we live in - how we dress, live and socialize; what we eat, listen to and watch; who leads and inspires us. Vogue immerses itself in fashion, always leading readers to what will happen next. Thought-provoking, relevant and always influential, Vogue defines the culture of fashion.Job Description
Location:New York, NY
Vogue is looking for an Associate Visuals Director to manage cross-platform photo production and visual research. This is a hands-on role responsible for producing innovative, multi-channel, multi-market work that meets brand integrity and production quality standards, while remaining on schedule and on budget. Reporting to the Global Visuals Director, the ideal candidate will be experienced with a growing book of contacts for agencies, photographers, stylists, and studios; strong editorial judgment and taste; and a highly focused work style to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines at once.Primary Responsibilities:Pitch cross-platform ideas to the Global Creative Director and Global Visuals Director that contribute to the visual strategy.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with editors in order to understand visual/photo needs and orchestrate projects accordingly.
Regularly review portfolios and proactively build relationships with agencies and photographers to unearth new talent.
Under the direction of the Global Visuals Director, the Associate Visuals Director collaborate on cross-platform photo shoot production, ensuring the creative concept is upheld from brief to final delivery, including:Creating visual mood boards
Commissioning teams and liaising with agents, photographers, studios, stylists, hair/makeup, catering, and other vendors throughout the project
Creating and maintaining timelines, schedules, budgets, shot-lists, call-sheets, and other production documents - proactively sharing and communicating this information to all key stakeholders throughout the project
Attending and managing on-set production, as needed
Partnering with video colleagues to ensure appropriate synergy across photo and video production
Coordinating the post-production process for lo-res and hi-res photo selection and final delivery
Contribute to tracking and maintaining the overall photo budget, including setting and assigning individual project budgets to team members, ensuring efficient use of all budget resources, and communicating effectively to the Global Creative Director and Operations/Finance partners on all active projects.
Manage the team to ensure all invoices are tracked and processed in a timely manner and that jobs are wrapped accurately and efficiently.
Develop, implement, and maintain clear processes and communication channels for the team, helping people do their jobs more easily and ensuring work is happening in sync.
Manage a team of Visuals Editors providing clear direction and constructive feedback. Helping to manage their workload and ensure key deadlines are met.
Nurture talent and foster a transparent, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
Contribute effectively to all HR/People processes such as performance management, recruitment, etc.
Requirements:5+ years work experience in the visual production industry, with a growing book of contacts for agencies, photographers, stylists, studios, etc.
Strong editorial judgment with demonstrated experience developing visual stories across platforms, using detailed understanding of platform requirements.
A highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
A meticulous eye for detail and impeccable organizational skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders' inputs, opinions, and decision-making styles.
People management experience with a track record of inspiring and fostering developing talent.
A work-style that balances entrepreneurial spirit with operational rigor.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
Experience in and passion for fashion, culture, and lifestyle photography and illustration.
Ability to travel on occasion for assignments and shoots
The expected base salary range for this position is from $110,000-$120,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.
Location:New York, NY
Vogue is looking for an Associate Visuals Director to manage cross-platform photo production and visual research. This is a hands-on role responsible for producing innovative, multi-channel, multi-market work that meets brand integrity and production quality standards, while remaining on schedule and on budget. Reporting to the Global Visuals Director, the ideal candidate will be experienced with a growing book of contacts for agencies, photographers, stylists, and studios; strong editorial judgment and taste; and a highly focused work style to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines at once.Primary Responsibilities:Pitch cross-platform ideas to the Global Creative Director and Global Visuals Director that contribute to the visual strategy.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with editors in order to understand visual/photo needs and orchestrate projects accordingly.
Regularly review portfolios and proactively build relationships with agencies and photographers to unearth new talent.
Under the direction of the Global Visuals Director, the Associate Visuals Director collaborate on cross-platform photo shoot production, ensuring the creative concept is upheld from brief to final delivery, including:Creating visual mood boards
Commissioning teams and liaising with agents, photographers, studios, stylists, hair/makeup, catering, and other vendors throughout the project
Creating and maintaining timelines, schedules, budgets, shot-lists, call-sheets, and other production documents - proactively sharing and communicating this information to all key stakeholders throughout the project
Attending and managing on-set production, as needed
Partnering with video colleagues to ensure appropriate synergy across photo and video production
Coordinating the post-production process for lo-res and hi-res photo selection and final delivery
Contribute to tracking and maintaining the overall photo budget, including setting and assigning individual project budgets to team members, ensuring efficient use of all budget resources, and communicating effectively to the Global Creative Director and Operations/Finance partners on all active projects.
Manage the team to ensure all invoices are tracked and processed in a timely manner and that jobs are wrapped accurately and efficiently.
Develop, implement, and maintain clear processes and communication channels for the team, helping people do their jobs more easily and ensuring work is happening in sync.
Manage a team of Visuals Editors providing clear direction and constructive feedback. Helping to manage their workload and ensure key deadlines are met.
Nurture talent and foster a transparent, respectful, inclusive, and collaborative team environment.
Contribute effectively to all HR/People processes such as performance management, recruitment, etc.
Requirements:5+ years work experience in the visual production industry, with a growing book of contacts for agencies, photographers, stylists, studios, etc.
Strong editorial judgment with demonstrated experience developing visual stories across platforms, using detailed understanding of platform requirements.
A highly motivated self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
A meticulous eye for detail and impeccable organizational skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to navigate multiple stakeholders' inputs, opinions, and decision-making styles.
People management experience with a track record of inspiring and fostering developing talent.
A work-style that balances entrepreneurial spirit with operational rigor.
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, diplomacy, and tact.
Experience in and passion for fashion, culture, and lifestyle photography and illustration.
Ability to travel on occasion for assignments and shoots
The expected base salary range for this position is from $110,000-$120,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including but not limited to relevant skills, training, experience, and education.What happens next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply below, and we will review your application as soon as possible. You can update your resume or upload a cover letter at any time by accessing your candidate profile.Conde Nast is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status and other legally protected characteristics.