• Senior Photo Art Director

    Crate & Barrel (Chicago, IL)


    The Senior Photo Art Director maximizes company sales growth and profitability by producing and conceptualizing visual/stylistic solutions to photo art direction that align to Crate and Barrel’s Brand Positioning. Assets created will be used in marketing materials, digital and print, and other mediums including but not limited to video, social, and PR lookbooks.

     

    This is an on-site position based out of our Chicago, IL Photo Studio

     

    A day in the life as a Senior Photo Art Director:

    + Collaborate with internal partners to develop and produce new visual photo/video assets for marketing photography and other mediums (i.e., digital, video, print, social, etc.)

    + Lead the Photo Art Direction team on marketing photography, as well as ecomm photography as needed

    + Inspire, support and lead photo art direction teams through multiple on-going projects

    + Mentor and assist fellow Photo Art Directors on conceptual thinking, development, presentation and execution

    + Develop high-functioning working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across all channels

    + Act as company brand ambassador while on photo shoots

    + Ensure budgets and deadlines are complete, accurate and followed, and assist in developing and maintaining schedules for projects

    + Present creative and understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project to stakeholders as appropriate

    + Collaborate with the Image Coordinator and Production team to ensure asset management needs are met

    + Create and maintain consistent, high level visuals, standards and specifications

    What you'll bring to the table:

    + Extensive knowledge and experience in photo art direction, in photo studios and on location

    + Ability to translate Brand Positioning visuals into engaging visual solutions that enhance and elevate the brand

    + Ability to consistently provide innovative conception of photography styling, set backgrounds and surfaces

    + Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to explain complex issues in simple terms

    + Ability to thrive and adapt to change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

    + Strong time management skills and ability to achieve results while managing multiple priorities

    + Current and informed on best practices and latest industry trends, digital platforms, medias, techniques and materials

    We'd love to hear from you if you have:

    + Must provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume or link to PDF samples

    + 6+ of relevant photo art direction experience; digital and video experience a must

    + Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, photography or related areas, or relevant experience

    + Understanding of color management policies and best practices

    + Extensive knowledge of relevant software including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Google Slides

    + Sketching skills and proficiency in Apple Pencil and Sketchbook on ipad

     

    Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.