Photo Studio Art Director Job at Crate & Barrel in Chicago

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty 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. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Photo Studio Art Director .

The Photo Studio Art Director will be responsible for photography concepts through execution for eCommerce / website and other media. They will partner with internal teams to deliver compelling, brand-elevated statements through photography and creative merchandising.

This position will be based out of the Photo Studio in Chicago, Illinois.

A day in the life as a Photo Studio Art Director…

• Deepen customer engagement and conversion by continuously driving the creation of innovative and engaging visual experiences.
• Collaborate with Associate Creative Director and internal partners to develop and produce new visual photo / video assets for multiple mediums including digital, video, print, social, etc.
• Provide on-set art direction on styling, composition, lighting, propping, etc. to meet the project objectives.
• Collaborate with the leadership team, photographers, stylists, and assistants to ensure business and creative goals of each shoot are met while maintaining exceptional brand and visual standards.
• Collaborate with the Image Coordinator and Production team to ensure asset management needs are met in an efficient and productive manner.
• Create and maintain consistent, high level visuals, standards and specifications that meet the brand specific needs, whether Crate & Barrel, Crate & Kids, CB2, or Hudson Grace.

What you’ll bring to the table…

We’d love to hear from you if you have…

Minimum Starting Rate : $67,900.00 Annually

Up to : $89,950.00 Annually

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.

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, 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.

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Salary : $67,900 - $89,950