Photo Art Director

At LTD Commodities, (the fastest-growing division of Amerimark Interactive), we are committed to providing unique products at tremendous values to our customers. We are looking for difference makers, innovators and thought leaders to help expand our 85% web-penetrated business, build our digital presence, and reach new customers every day. LTD provides a collaborative and dynamic environment for you to do what you do best.

The Photo Art Director will work closely with creative and merchandising teams as well as our dedicated Quad team to develop and execute on-brand, creative photo solutions for a variety of channels. The ideal candidate will have a strong photo background and thrive in the collaborative process of delivering exceptional work that achieves client goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enthusiastically collaborate to align on creative vision
• Primarily focus on the art direction of catalog and e-commerce shoots according to brand standards, including concepting, layout and design, prop selection, virtual on-set direction and retouching notes post shoot.
• Support other creative efforts in-office and in-studio across Print and Digital channels as requested
• Actively participate in style out, pre-production, and post-mortem meetings, while objectively evaluating imagery
• Exude a sense of innovation among conversation and concepting efforts
• Strategize testing opportunities in partnership with the client
• Ensure deadlines are met with a solution-oriented, efficiency-focused mindset
• Flourish relationships with partners, leadership, and internal team members
• Study the client’s brand and customer, as well as the competitive landscape

Qualifications:

• Required to provide a portfolio
• At least 5 years of experience providing art direction within a corporate setting
• Degree in Photography, Design, Visual/Fine Arts, or related studies is preferred
• Proven expertise in a high-volume, high-paced environment
• Stellar communication, strong organizational, and time management skills
• Flexible in response to client feedback, shifting business priorities, and tight deadlines
• Holds high regard for personal performance and professional accountability
• Showcases an understanding of branding and marketing strategies
• Knowledge of channel requirements to ensure assets meet required specifications
• Proficient in all Mac-based, industry standard programs including, but not limited to InDesign, Photoshop as well as the Microsoft Office suite

What’s in it for you?

• Unlimited PTO for salaried employees
• Medical/Dental/Vision and a variety of supplemental policies available
• Company 401K match
• Company Health Spending Account (HSA) match
• Company provides group life insurance at no cost
• COBRA reimbursement for salaried employees until health insurance eligible
• Paid Holidays
• Birthday off with pay!
• Pet Insurance
• Generous employee discounts

Must be in the office 2-3 times a week

LTD Commodities