Job Description

Art Director, Photo

The primary function of our Art Director, Photo is to deliver eye catching, brand-elevating moments through photography, from conception to execution. The Art Director, Photo is additionally responsible for providing pre-production support to our Studio Creative Director, such as on-set construction, lighting, scenic inspiration, and propping for all Advertising and .COM photography. During post-production the Art Director, Photo collaborates with the QC/ Post-Production Team to ensure asset management needs are met while maintaining consistent, high-level visuals, standards, and specifications.

Essential Functions:

• Pre-Production Planning: Produce mood boards/inspiration as needed to guide the on-set team based on creative direction and strategy provided by Senior Leadership. Works with other creative team members, across multiple mediums, in the conceptualization process, beginning with the implementation stage and following through the delivery of the final product. Work with talent agency in model selection. Helping to build out model shot lists for photographers, describing actions and props. Provide room stylist insight into model wardrobe selection, while also directing Hair/Make-Up Artists on desired looks.
• On-Set Art Direction: Ensuring all photography (model/non-model) meets brand standards by providing feedback and approving all images captured daily for Advertising Department.
• Post-Production Direction: Partner with QC/ Post-Production Team to ensure image handoffs are consistently meeting deadlines. Provides feedback to the QC/Post-Production Manager and approves final imagery prior to final upload to the DAM. Audits all image usage and ensures quality standards are being met. Gives feedback and direction to creative team members as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in an Art Director or related role.
• Open communication, values keeping others informed, and ability to positively inspire teams to the highest levels of quality and performance.
• Complete fluency in Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office Suite.
• Flexible and able to work with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on need.
• Detail-oriented team player.

About Rooms To Go:

Founded in 1991, Rooms To Go is one of the largest and fastest growing furniture retailers in the US with over 250 stores in ten southern states, eight distribution centers and an e-commerce business. Rooms To Go offers a collaborative work environment within a supportive culture.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Associate discounts including furniture
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• And more!

Rooms To Go is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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