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Photo Art Director

Iowa, United States (On-site)

Photo Art Director

4 Months ago • All levels

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photoshop

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Job Description

Art direct photography for various clients, create and execute photo shoots, communicate with stakeholders, provide feedback and contribute to ideation. Must have experience in commercial photography, photography trends, lighting techniques and knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign.

Must have:

Commercial Photography
Photography Trends
Photoshop & InDesign
Lighting Techniques

Good to have:

Photo Styling
Set Building
Creative Development
Client Communication

Perks:

Creative Environment
Team Collaboration

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About the job

Description

The Photo Art Director works with a broad team of creatives, photographers, stylists, clients, production personnel and others to create innovative, high quality, on brand, and beautiful/aesthetically pleasing images for client advertising across multiple media platforms. Assisting in the development, planning and execution of photo shoots for ecommerce and catalog print needs. This position supports the photo stylists, photographers, studio manager, art directors and most importantly clients to ensure all photography adheres to brand standards. The Photo Art Director is onsite at the photo studio and is a cross-functional collaborator who delivers across multiple, complex photography projects, while driving deadlines and maintaining a high creative bar.

About You

You have a creative background full of experience in the commercial photography industry. A portfolio showcasing your hands on photography styling skills as well as photo art directed work. You excel in complex, fast-paced environments and are gifted in crafting truly, distinctive, and visually compelling ideas, even amidst the most intricate business and customer challenges. You have excellent leadership and communications skills with the ability to guide and motivate studio teams.

What You’ll Do

Photo art direct photography for several photo crews at once, sometimes for multiple clients

Provide art direction for catalog, ecomm and lifestyle photo shoots

Create and/or learn, live and breathe a brands style guide (look and feel, styling, lighting)

Contribute to photography in the studio, providing direction and at times, styling shots yourself

Communicate with other stakeholders and clients to assist in the completion of on time, on brand and most importantly beautiful photography

Provide clear, constructive and respectful feedback to photography teams (stylists, assistants and photographers)

Contribute to the ideation and execution of set builds

Remain open to constructive feedback and the ability to evolve and grow with the studio

Act as a positive team player who does not hesitate to jump in when additional support is needed

Requirements

Experience leading creative development from concept to delivery

Friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to learn and contribute

Ability to multi-task, organize, and problem-solve under tight deadlines

Understanding of photography trends, talent, and techniques, allowing for informed decision-making and innovative approaches

Knowledge of InDesign, Photoshop, Digital Photography and Lighting

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey changes, updates, and ideas to creative staff, as well as to engage with various departments within the organization

Ability to accept criticism and adapt or modify as needed

Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines

Collaborate with creative teams and clients fostering positive working relationships and contributing to collective success

Proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for creative

Willingness to develop new initiatives and generate ideas beyond assigned projects, staying informed about industry trends and making recommendations accordingly

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About The Company

Mittera

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We help companies grow their business, drive brand awareness and achieve their marketing goals. As industry leaders in print, mail and marketing services, our people and technology provide integrated solutions to strategically solve your business challenges, drive engagement, and deliver meaningful results.