Associate Art Director

QVC, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive compensation

paid time off

employee assistance program

parenteral leave

paid volunteer hours

employee discounts

health care benefits starting day 1

401(k)

tuition reimbursement benefits

Job summary

QVC Group is seeking an Associate Art Director to support the Art Direction team across print, digital, video, and other channels. The role guides concept development, typography, layout, and production while influencing cross-functional teams to maintain visual consistency with brand standards.

The candidate will hands-on design layouts, update creative materials, and assist in planning shoots, locations, and set designs to showcase products in line with seasonal themes.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: BFA or BA in Art, Design, or related field.
• 3–5 years of related work experience preferred.
• Catalog or retail experience with a lifestyle brand is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Art direct photography team for studio and on-location shoots in line with brand standards.
• Develop hands-on layouts for creative assets from concept through production.
• Align layouts with campaign goals, product features, and merchandising priorities.
• Resize, edit, and present photography and design concepts for review and approvals.
• Plan studio/location shoots, develop shot lists, and influence set design.

Skills

Adobe InDesign

Photography

Typography

Layout design

Project management

Brand standards

Education

BFA or BA in Art/Design

Catalog or retail experience preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Studio photography gear

Job description

US46359 The Associate Art Director supports the Art Direction team in developing and executing photography, concepting, design, and visual deliverables for Grandin Road marketing materials across print, digital, video, and other channels. This indirectly leads cross‑functional teams, providing guidance to ensure the creative vision is consistently carried through concept development, typography, layout, and final production. The Associate Art Director influences merchandising, copy, design, and production teams to ensure accurate imagery, copy, and product representation across marketing assets.

Responsibilities include hands‑on layout design, routine creative updates, and timely execution of assigned deliverables. The role also helps plan studio and location photoshoots by developing shot lists, influencing set designs, and selecting locations that support product features and seasonal themes.

Key Responsibilities

• Art direct photography team for studio and on‑location shoots, ensuring imagery aligns with brand standards, campaign objectives, and product priorities.
• Develop hands‑on layouts for creative assets and marketing materials from concept through production.
• Align layouts, product features, and merchandising priorities with campaign goals and business objectives.
• Resize, edit, prepare, and present photography, design concepts, and creative materials for review and approval.
• Monitor cross‑functional partner assigned marketing materials throughout the creative development and production process to support timely, accurate completion.
• Ensure design and layout consistency, maintain brand standards, and support scheduled design and layout reviews.
• Prepare and deliver creative presentations to team members and senior creative leadership.
• Research competitors, identify visual trends, and recommend fresh approaches to evolve layouts, templates, and campaign concepts.
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Critical Skills/Knowledge

• Passion for creative work, demonstrated through a strong portfolio.
• Basic understanding of print production, photography, illustration, and typography.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign.
• Photography experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Detail‑oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to travel for in‑town and out‑of‑town photoshoots.
• Availability to flex work hours as needed, including for night shoots.
• Ability to work onsite in the studio to lead and direct teams in person and attend meetings as needed.
• Comfort working outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: BFA or BA.
• Preferred Education: BFA or BA in Art, Design, or a related field.
• Minimum Experience: 3–5 years of related work experience.
• Preferred Experience: Catalog or retail experience with a lifestyle brand.

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• paid time off
• an employee assistance program
• parental leave
• paid volunteer hours
• amazing company discounts!
• health care benefits starting on day 1
• 401(k)
• tuition reimbursement benefits.

QVC Group is committed to inclusion and belonging for all and ensuring that our workplace provides equal employment opportunities for all team members and candidates and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

As an equal opportunity employer, QVC Group is committed to a barrier‑free employment process.

If you need reasonable accommodations/support throughout, please contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

If provided, salary ranges are a general guideline only, and actual salaries will vary and are based on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, skills, experience, and geographic location as well as business and market conditions.

QVC Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company with six leading retail brands – QVC®, HSN®, Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®. We are a live social shopping company that redefines the shopping experience through video‑driven commerce on every screen, from smartphones and tablets to laptops and TVs. QVC Group brings innovative products, compelling content, and unforgettable moments to millions of shoppers worldwide via social platforms, streaming apps, ecommerce sites and TV channels, making every screena doorway to discovery, delight and community. QVC Group has team members in the U.S., the U.K., Germany, Japan, Italy, Poland and China. We’re an inspired and diverse team that comes together to combine shopping and entertainment for millions of highly discerning shoppers. It’s a fun, fast‑paced world, and what really sets us apart is our culture and talent experience. Best of all, working with QVC Group means friendly teams, ambitious projects and fast‑moving careers!