Art Director, Photoshoots

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring an Art Director (Photoshoots) for a hybrid position with a leading department store retail chain. This is a 3-month contract opportunity with the potential for extension, starting as soon as possible.

In this role, you’ll lead the creation of captivating brand photography—including both still images and video content—that communicates brand identity and showcases product features. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver visually compelling assets that align with brand standards and campaign goals.

Art Director (Photoshoots) Responsibilities:

• Lead on-set direction for both photography and video shoots, focusing on lifestyle and product detail page (PDP) assets.
• Collaborate with creative teams to develop essential pre-production materials, including ePro documents and shot lists, ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Design and present comprehensive photo shoot decks, visual references, and image libraries to guide creative direction and uphold brand consistency.
• Work closely with Asset Management, Production, Styling, and Creative teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Curate and select final imagery, utilizing tools like Lightroom and Capture One for content organization and preparation.
• Manage retouching processes, coordinating with both internal and external teams.
• Participate in style-outs, pre-production meetings, and creative reviews to provide expert guidance and maintain alignment.

Art Director (Photoshoots) Qualifications:

• 4-6 years of experience in photo art direction and graphic design, preferably in fashion, lifestyle, or home/interiors.
• Proven ability to translate brand identity and product features into engaging still and video assets.
• Proficiency in Capture One, Live 2, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a strong collaborative spirit.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven studio environment.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning & Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

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About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

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Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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