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 posses 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 posses 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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Manual Dexterity: Work requires definite skilled and accurate physical operations requiring some closely coordinated performance. • Physical Effort: Work requires handling light weight materials or equipment with no special speed or exertion. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, unassisted. • Working Conditions: Ordinary office, shop, field, or warehouse working conditions with some slightly disagreeable features. • Hazards: Negligible. Little or no exposure to hazards. Employees can be expected to be paid an annualized salary range of $85,000-100,000, based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience, and market conditions. #LI-MJ1