Job Summary

As the Art Director/Photographer, you will oversee and execute on photo projects, working closely with our Creative, Brand and the Marketing teams. Tasks include producing photoshoots from pre- to post- production, taking product and lifestyle photography, building art direction and shot-lists, retouching photographs, and creating high-performing creative assets.

This role requires an expert ability to take compelling photographs within brand identity, understand lighting and camera equipment, produce photography projects, communicate with freelance networks (wardrobe, prop, HMU, talent, etc.), and build shot lists/art-direction. The Art Director/Photographer will support launches, product & lifestyle shoots, brand campaigns, and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to create holistic brand experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for health and wellness and possess an understanding of current industry related trends.

The Art Director/Photographer will report to the Sr. Manager, Creative Production, and will work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation and creativity to our creative portfolio.

Please include your photography portfolio/website to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead the O Positiv's photo projects, managing budgets and timelines of creative productions, by leading pre- to post- production of both large scale product launch photoshoots and scrappy smaller-scale projects
• Photograph product and lifestyle model photography for product launches and marketing materials
• Pre Production: source talent, location, models, prop stylists, HMU, wardrobe, etc.
• Day-Of Production: Organize shoot and scheduling, photograph
• Post Production: Finalize and export photos, retouching, and communicating with retouchers, etc.
• Create shot-lists and art direction for photo campaigns
• Execute upon creative to support marketing campaigns that delivers on goals and business objectives
• Accomplish multiple creative projects simultaneously across all platforms through effective collaboration with cross-functional partners
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to communicate deadlines and ensure all assets are delivered.

Qualifications and Skills

• Photographer, with a proven record of photo art-direction
• Expert understanding of camera and lighting equipment
• Ability to produce both large scale and scrappy projects by managing multiple budgets and fast-moving timelines
• Experienced with Adobe suite and Capture One
• Able to balance multiple projects at once and prioritize responsibilities.
• Excellent time management skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Startup / e-commerce / supplements and Marketing experience or passion is a plus

Interpersonal:

• Team-player, hard-working, organized, & entrepreneurial in nature
• Proactive, goal-oriented and strives to drive results
• Is a strong communicator in both verbal and written forms
• Well-organized with attention to detail and ability to follow through.
• Works well managing multiple responsibilities and can prioritize to effectively handle tight deadlines. Process-oriented and skilled in motivating teams to work efficiently.

Hours and Compensation

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $125,000-$145,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.

• Job Type: Full Time
• Pay based on prior experience

Hybrid: Mon-Thurs in-office in Santa Monica, CA work-from-anywhere Fridays

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Plan Coverage
• 401K
• Flexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness Days
• Monthly Social Hours
• An environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managers

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