Junior Art Director- Photostudio

SELFRIDGES; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Art Director to join their dynamic photostudio team. This role is pivotal in shaping the visual narrative for ecommerce and marketing editorials, focusing on still life. You'll have the opportunity to contribute creatively, from conceptual development to on-set art direction, while collaborating with talented internal teams. If you're passionate about styling and visual storytelling in a fast-paced environment, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in the luxury sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in the creative industry, ideally in luxury.
• Strong portfolio in stills imagery, especially in fashion and beauty.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to conceptual development and visual styling.
• Art direct on-set for various product categories.
• Support post-production and collaborate with creative teams.

Skills

Still Life Styling

Prop Sourcing

Conceptual Development

Image Research

Ecommerce Shoot Concepts

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Art or Design

Job description

Junior Art Director- Photostudio

Job Introduction

We are seeking a Junior Art Director to join our photostudio team, reporting to the Art Director. This role is key in supporting our busy studio across ecommerce and marketing editorials, with a focus on still life.

In this role you will:

1. Contribute to conceptual development, including mood boards and image research.
2. Support the creation of elevated ecommerce shoot concepts, ensuring visuals align with our brand and have commercial impact.
3. Art direct on-set when required for Accessories, Beauty, Kidswear, Toys, Food, and Home categories.
4. Confidently style still life and source props whilst collaborating with internal creative teams.
5. Generate ideas and execute concepts for category landing pages and email marketing.
6. Deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
7. Support in post-production, working closely with our creative retoucher.
8. Assist the personal shopping department with content development.
9. Participate actively in pre-production to align details with the creative direction.
10. Assist the Art Director in creating and maintaining brand guidelines and presentation decks.
11. Support and contribute creative ideas for the 'Reasons to Visit' image franchise.
12. Stay current with trends and best practices.
13. Support the Art Director on larger shoots and campaigns when required.
14. Generate ideas and content for paid media, focusing on video.
15. Confidently present ideas internally.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role that requires a calm, pragmatic approach.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will have experience in the creative industry, ideally in the luxury sector, with strong skills in still life styling and prop sourcing. A solid portfolio of stills imagery across fashion and beauty is essential. Experience with interiors would be a benefit.

Apply through Selfridges.