TECHNICAL SKILLS
Must Have

• Adobe CC suite: InDesign CC, Illustrator CC, Photoshop CC, Microsoft office 365 (Excel, Outlook, Word)

Nice To Have

• Adobe Premiere Pro

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Responsible and accountable for the execution of all assigned photography projects ensuring they are consistent with the Brand and according to merchant requests.
• Manages/leads photo teams to ensure all photography is executed according to a concept, on time, and on budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Responsible for consistently executing brand-level photography for all categories (intimate apparel, clothing, beauty, accessories, soft goods) for web and print, both on model and stills.
• Responsible for leading shoot crew.
• Responsible for consistently communicating back to the office when on shoots and staying connected to the business at all times.
• Responsible for all pre-execution details and alignment with manager/Creative Director before the shoot starts.
• Expected to partner with and facilitate/manage additional shoot crews for Marketing requests/needs.
• Involved in conceptualizing and working with the photo team to create seasonal photo direction boards for the  
• Is accountable for idea generation for their specific projects and collaborates with team members to provide additional ideas where needed.
• Supports photo team in asset management.
• Partners with the manager on photo production and talent allocation for assigned photo shoots.
• Partners with Graphic, Copy, and Design on assigned projects.
• Keeps up to date on current trends, fashion, magazines, retail stores, popular culture, and social media.
• Responsible for editing film to brand view and then reviewing with the manager or Creative Director within assigned deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A conceptual thinker who has a solid understanding of the creative process
• Ability to develop photo strategies and direct the translation of these strategies in support of merchandising initiatives and business goals.
• Outstanding portfolio with a strong commitment to producing outstanding work.
• Ability to work within a collaborative team environment
• Ability to listen and act on feedback from the manager when on shoots and within office responsibilities
• Ability to direct and manage a broad range of world-class photographers, models, stylists, hair and make-up, and all other talents that supports the shoot
• Strong organizational skills
• Extremely high taste level and aesthetic required
• Ability to adapt to emerging priorities and unexpected challenges
• Attuned to the fashion industry and aware of current trends and Industry talent
• Team player with the ability to motivate others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to both detail and the big picture
• Ability to communicate and understand the brand
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment
• A/B.S degree
• Art direction and concepting skills
• 5-7 years of digital/retail/fashion experience
• Must have proven experience in photo art direction for 5 or more years
• Must be able to operate a MAC
• Fluent in In Design and Photoshop, as well as some knowledge of Adobe Premiere or other video editing programs.