Art Director

INDUSTRIAL COLOR

Downtown Los Angeles

Description

The eCommerce Art Director is responsible for the creative direction and execution for one of Industrial Color’s largest ecom production clients. In this role, the Art Director will handle all aspects of the ecomm creative process, and ensure that the output of work on this account is continually meeting the client’s expectations, creative guidelines and quality. The ideal candidate will have experience in on set art direction and kids specifically, and a knowledge of styling, photography and creative principles for both still imagery and video. A desire to work with and around children is important.

Requirements

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as on set ecom Art Director for a dedicated on model ecomm client, shooting daily, specifically for kids brands.
• Be able to provide clear feedback and direction to on set teams and ensure that on set team

members adhere to creative direction + specific guidelines, while meeting required productivity.

• Act as liaison between client and IC team to ensure we are meeting creative guidelines set forth

by the client.

• Ensure that all images are consistent and within the right quality standards.
• Create documentation to help facilitate and implement all creative guidelines (style guides,

retouching guides, etc) and update all documents on a frequent basis to keep up with new trends,

incoming merchandise, seasonal changes, and direction from the client.

• Ensure all images are cropped according to ecomm guidelines.
• Oversee kids casting needs for the various sub brands of this account, and continually refresh the

pool of talent available for our shoots.

• Establish and cultivate a network of support staff for roles such as hair stylists, make up artists,

stylists and photographers.

• Act as point person for freelancers and to make sure that all on set team members are executing

against the same creative vision.

• Keep up with ecomm trends and continually brainstorm ways to elevate creative and the overall

creative process.

• Lead in the testing of new creative initiatives and approaches that can help enhance the output of

images and overall productivity of the account.

• Work closely with Production + Sample Manager to schedule shoots for the week based on

creative needs, casting availability, sample priorities, etc.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as an on set Art Director, with experience in ecommerce production (specifically on model photography). Background in kids photography is preferred.
• Ability to create and execute against a brand’s vision and lead an on set team / crew.
• A strong understanding of retail, fashion and design.
• Excellent oral, presentation and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work within tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Possess an inspiring work ethic with the ability to drive themselves to an extreme level of quality,

detail and performance.

• A team player with strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group/people.
• Enthusiastic, positive energy and able to work well under pressure.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• Must pass a thorough background check

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts as well as PTO and regular office events to celebrate our teams.

About Industrial Color Brands:

Industrial Color Brands partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 25 years, Industrial Color Brands has led the industry by delivering innovative, state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.

Our group of vertically integrated companies – Industrial Color, Smashbox Studios and globaledit – offers end-to-end services including e-Commerce photo studio facilities, on-site photo production, photo and video capture, retouching, post-production, and creative workflow solutions. We serve all categories including fashion, retail, advertising, media and entertainment worldwide.

CoCreativ is a family of integrated creative production companies. We partner with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 29 years, we’ve led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients.

Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Williamsburg (Brooklyn). Some of our clients: Publicis, McCann Worldgroup, BBDO, Procter & Gamble, Wieden & Kennedy, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Grey Worldwide, J. Walter Thompson, L’Oreal, Vogue, GQ, and W Magazine.
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