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Quad

Photo Studio Art Director

Katy, TX · On-site

$104K - $109K/yr

We're looking for an experienced Photo Art Director to lead the creative vision for photography ... Work with styling teams to establish styling direction, set design concepts, and set construction ...

Quad

Photo Studio Art Director

Katy, TX · On-site

$104K - $109K/yr

We're looking for an experienced Photo Art Director to lead the creative vision for photography ... Work with styling teams to establish styling direction, set design concepts, and set construction ...

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Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

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Creative Direction Lead on-set photo art direction across all TCP and Gymboree campaigns, seasonal content and ecommerce shoots. Bring a strong, decisive point of view to every set, with a trained ...

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Studio Art Director

Dodgeville, WI · On-site

$125K - $131K/yr

As the Studio Art Director, you are responsible for leading the creative vision and on-set ... Lead the creative direction of all on-set photo and video productions, including establishing shot ...

Bloomingdale's

Senior Art Director

Long Island City, NY · On-site

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Bloomingdale's

Senior Art Director

Long Island City, NY · On-site

$108K - $180K/yr

This role combines strong design leadership with photo art direction, driving concept development and visual execution from initial brief through final delivery. The Senior Art Director partners ...

Lands' End

Studio Art Director

Dodgeville, WI · On-site

$125K - $131K/yr

As the Studio Art Director, you are responsible for leading the creative vision and on-set ... Lead the creative direction of all on-set photo and video productions, including establishing shot ...

Lowe's

Associate Art Director

Mooresville, NC · On-site

... Photo Art Director. Lead planning, styling, and art direction for assigned photography, CGI, and video productions from concept through final asset delivery. Direct internal studios, external ...

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Lowe's

Associate Art Director

Mooresville, NC · On-site

... Photo Art Director. Lead planning, styling, and art direction for assigned photography, CGI, and video productions from concept through final asset delivery. Direct internal studios, external ...

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Photo Studio Art Director

Katy, TX • On-site

Quad
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$104K - $109K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

Quad rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

424th of 547 rated manufacturers

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Photo Art Director to lead the creative vision for photography that elevates brands across print and digital marketing channels. In this role, you'll partner with creative, design, merchandising, and production teams to develop compelling visual concepts and direct photography that connects with customers and delivers exceptional brand experiences.

If you have a strong creative eye, excel in collaborative environments, and thrive in fast-paced photo production, we'd love to see your work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Photo Art Director, you will:

  • Develop photography strategies that align with brand objectives, marketing campaigns, and creative direction.

  • Partner with creative leadership, designers, merchandising teams, and clients to translate brand strategy into impactful imagery.

  • Art direct photo shoots in both studio and on-location environments, ensuring creative excellence from concept through execution. 

  • Collaborate closely with Studio Operations, including Studio Managers, Production Managers, photographers, and external creative partners. 

  • Work with styling teams to establish styling direction, set design concepts, and set construction requirements.

  • Review photography throughout production to ensure consistency, quality, and adherence to brand standards.

  • Coordinate image retouching, color accuracy, reproduction specifications, and quality assurance processes. 

  • Evaluate project outcomes and apply insights to continuously improve creative execution and production workflows. 

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis

  • High school diploma or GED required. An associates degree or technical certificate in Photography, Design, Visual Arts, or a related field is preferred.

  • Four or more years of professional experience as a Photo Art Director or in a related industry role.

  • Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in art direction, photography, and visual storytelling across multiple brands or campaigns.

  • Experience directing studio and location photo shoots.

  • Strong understanding of creative production workflows, photography techniques, and image post-production.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and working knowledge of Excel.

  • Familiarity with creative software and digital asset management systems.

  • Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

  • A refined aesthetic sense with a passion for creating high-quality visual content.

  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships across cross-functional teams.

  • Valid driver's license.

Portfolio Required: A portfolio showcasing relevant photography art direction, visual campaigns, or creative work is required as part of the application. 
 

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As a global marketing experience company, Quad's goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We've built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we're all driven to perform at our best- for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we're a company that believes we can always create a better way.
We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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