Photo Studio Art Director

Are you passionate about brand execution and photography? Are you inspired to bring new ideas to fruition across various channels? Quad, a marketing experience company serving premier brands, seeks an experienced, innovative Photo Art Director for our greater Pittsburgh, PA studio generating exclusive content for one of our largest retail clients.

The Photo Art Director will work closely with the client's Creative team and internal Quad team to develop and execute on-brand, creative solutions for a variety of channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong photo background and thrive in the collaborative process of delivering exceptional work that achieves client goals.

Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically collaborate with the client to align on creative vision


• Primarily focus on the art direction of on-figure e-commerce shoots according to brand standards, including the organization and selections of photography


• Support other creative efforts in-studio and on-location across Print and Digital channels as requested


• Responsible for providing an array of talent options to the client when necessary


• Actively participate in style out, pre-production, and post-mortem meetings, while objectively evaluating imagery


• Exude a sense of innovation among conversation and concepting efforts


• Strategize testing opportunities in partnership with the client


• Ensure deadlines are met with a solution-oriented, efficiency-focused mindset


• Flourish relationships with the client, leadership, and internal team members


• Study the client's brand and customer, as well as the competitive landscape

Qualifications:

• Required to provide a portfolio


• At least 5 years of experience providing art direction within a corporate setting


• Degree in Photography, Design, Visual/Fine Arts, or related studies is preferred


• Proven expertise in a high-volume, high-paced environment


• Stellar communication, strong organizational, and time management skills


• Flexible in response to client feedback, shifting business priorities, and tight deadlines


• Holds high regard for personal performance and professional accountability


• Showcases an understanding of branding and marketing strategies


• Knowledge of channel requirements to ensure assets meet required specifications


• Proficient in all Mac-based, industry standard programs including, but not limited to InDesign, PhotoShop, Illustrator, and CaptureOne, as well as the Microsoft Office suite