GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

To execute art direction, collaboration and planning for photography brand imagery that supports the client and customer's translation of brand strategy and marketing communications for multi-channel direct marketing businesses. To create and assure processes for consistent delivery of high quality, guided, directed and supervised photography results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with client/customer's creative leadership, design, brand and merchandise teams to create project photo strategy for current and future projects. Apply high-level aesthetic approach and creative "eye" in unique and innovative ways to meet and exceed creative expectations.
• Direct photo shoots in studio and on location to execute and achieve strategy and direction.
• Collaborate with client/customer creative, design marketing and merchandise teams.
• Collaborate with Studio Operations: Studio Manager, Production Managers, and Photographers (Quad and outside-hired) to assure photographic strategy, execution and quality.
• Collaborate with Quad studio and outside-hired Stylist/Styling Teams to assure strategy, execution and photo quality. Deliver preliminary Set Design and Set Construction requirements.
• Coordinate reproduction specifications and image review process for Production Q/A to assure delivery of quality photo products. Initiate and coordinate and review photo retouching.
• Review and critique process and results. Apply criticisms, successes and results to future projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma of general education degree (GED) or One year certificate from college or technical school or Associate’s degree (A.A.)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:  

• 4 plus years of quality, on-brand work as a Photo Art Director or within a related photo industry role.
• Solid understanding of Outlook e-mail programs, calendars, Microsoft Word and working knowledge of Excel. 
• Solid understanding of creative software and systems. 
• Must demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Must possess the ability to follow directions and be able to make changes, as directed. 
• Must be able to make deadlines, work within a fast pace, multiple-project and deadline environment with flexibility. 
• Must possess a high quality aesthetic sense and creative standards. 
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented. 
• Essential to promote a collaborative work environment and build strong partnerships. 
• A valid Driver's License is required. 

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