Position Detail
Senior Photo Art Director
Location: Chicago, IllinoisWe inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.
We’re here for it. We think you should be too.
This is an on-site position based out of our Chicago, IL Photo Studio
A day in the life as a Senior Photo Art Director:
Collaborate with internal partners to develop and produce new visual photo/video assets for marketing photography and other mediums (i.e., digital, video, print, social, etc.)
Lead the Photo Art Direction team on marketing photography, as well as ecomm photography as needed
Inspire, support and lead photo art direction teams through multiple on-going projects
Mentor and assist fellow Photo Art Directors on conceptual thinking, development, presentation and execution
Develop high-functioning working relationships with cross-functional stakeholders across all channels
Act as company brand ambassador while on photo shoots
Ensure budgets and deadlines are complete, accurate and followed, and assist in developing and maintaining schedules for projects
Present creative and understand the goals and objectives throughout the stages of a project to stakeholders as appropriate
Collaborate with the Image Coordinator and Production team to ensure asset management needs are met
Create and maintain consistent, high level visuals, standards and specifications
What you'll bring to the table:
Extensive knowledge and experience in photo art direction, in photo studios and on location
Ability to translate Brand Positioning visuals into engaging visual solutions that enhance and elevate the brand
Ability to consistently provide innovative conception of photography styling, set backgrounds and surfaces
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to explain complex issues in simple terms
Ability to thrive and adapt to change in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Strong time management skills and ability to achieve results while managing multiple priorities
Current and informed on best practices and latest industry trends, digital platforms, medias, techniques and materials
We'd love to hear from you if you have:
Must provide Portfolio link (including password) on resume or link to PDF samples
6+ of relevant photo art direction experience; digital and video experience a must
Bachelor’s degree in graphic design, photography or related areas, or relevant experience
Understanding of color management policies and best practices
Extensive knowledge of relevant software including Adobe Photoshop, InDesign and Google Slides
Sketching skills and proficiency in Apple Pencil and Sketchbook on ipad
Starting Rate: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00
Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.
Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. One of the reasons the company attracts such a diverse group of associates is that we offer a full menu of benefits that are relevant to their lives, both on and off the job. We are proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to support eligible part time and full time associates and their families, including:
- Medical/Dental/Vision
- Life insurance and Disability
- Retirement and 401(k) match
- Paid time off, wellness time and volunteer time
- Merchandise discount and EAP resources
- Tuition Reimbursement
Many of these benefits begin on day one, and extend to eligible dependents. To learn more about available benefits please click https://jobs.crateandbarrel.com/benefits
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2 and Hudson Grace, will be referred to as “the Company”.
The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position,
please contact the location you are applying to
here
and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US.
State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Job Applicant Privacy: For details about how the Company collects and uses your personal information, please see our Job Applicant Privacy & Communications Notice.
Questions? Please reach out to careers@crateandbarrel.com
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