Minneapolis , MN
|Hybrid
|Contract
Minneapolis, MN
|Hybrid
|Contract
Bring your creative vision to a fast-paced retail e-commerce environment as an Art Director focused on apparel and accessories photography. This hybrid role offers the chance to partner with photographers, stylists, producers, and creative teams to deliver compelling imagery that aligns with brand standards and business goals.
Responsibilities
- Lead art direction for apparel and accessories item-level e-commerce photography projects
- Collaborate closely with photographers, stylists, producers, creative partners, and external teams to achieve polished final imagery
- Manage multiple creative assignments at once while maintaining consistency, quality, and timely delivery
- Ensure visual output aligns with brand guidelines, category direction, and customer expectations
- Develop and present creative ideas and deck materials that connect design solutions to business objectives
- Support execution across productions while staying responsive to feedback and evolving priorities
Skills
- At least 5 years of experience in art direction, creative production, or a related field
- Strong portfolio showcasing retail creative work, especially apparel and accessories e-commerce photography
- Experience working in high-volume retail e-commerce photography production environments
- Excellent creative judgment and a strong eye for current design, retail, and cultural trends
- Ability to take direction, learn quickly, and adapt in a collaborative setting
- Clear communication skills with the ability to tell a visual story and present ideas effectively
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Preferred Skills
- Experience using Miro or other collaborative creative tools
- Background working with cross-functional teams in a retail or e-commerce environment
- Comfort balancing multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a collaborative approach
Horizontal is committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion are valued and respected. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and experiences and encourage everyone to apply if this opportunity aligns with their skills and interests.
By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.
Horizontal is committed to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or participate in the interview process, click here to request accommodation assistance.
All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.