Photo Studio Art Director

Quad/Graphics; Freeport (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Quad/Graphics, based in Freeport, Maine, seeks a Photo Art Director to lead photography brand imagery translating brand strategy into effective multi-channel campaigns.

You will direct shoots, collaborate with creative teams and studios, review image quality, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality visuals across platforms. A strong aesthetic and 4+ years’ experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of quality, on-brand work in photo roles.
• Strong written and verbal communication required.
• Must follow directions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Develop project photo strategy with client teams.
• Direct photo shoots in studio and on location.
• Coordinate with studio operations and styling teams.
• Review image quality and oversee retouching.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality photography results.

Skills

Photo Art Director

Quality branding

MS Office

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Excel

Creative software

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Drug-Free Workplace