Photo Studio Art Director

Quad; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and vis­

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Quad is a global marketing experience company seeking an art director to execute photography strategy and direct shoots that align with brand messaging. The role ensures consistent, high-quality imagery across multi-channel marketing projects.

You will partner with client leadership, design and merchandise teams, overseeing photo strategy, production, review, and retouching to meet creative expectations and deadlines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in photo art direction or related role.
• Proficient with Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.
• Organized, detail oriented, with strong aesthetic standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop project photo strategy with client and internal teams.
• Direct photo shoots in studio and on location.
• Collaborate with design, marketing and merchandising teams.
• Work with Studio Operations to ensure quality and timing.
• Coordinate Set Design and construction requirements.
• Coordinate image review and retouching processes.
• Review results and apply learnings to future projects.

Skills

Photo Art Director

Project photo strategy

Deadline management

Communication

Education

GED or Associate's degree

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

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

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

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 demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to follow directions and be able to make changes, as directed.
• Must be able to meet deadlines, work within a fast pace, multiple-project and deadline environment with flexibility.
• Must possess a high quality aesthetic sense and creative standards.
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented.
• Essential to promote a collaborative work environment and build strong partnerships.
• A valid Driver's License is required.

Benefits

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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