Photography Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Photography leads the photography department and manages all photography locations in the assigned region.

This role:

• Inspires the photographic team to exceed expectations
• Develops team skills and drives continuous growth
• Offers trend-led ideas and creative solutions tailored to clients and categories
• Collaborates with Design, Account Management, Retouch, and Production teams
• Supports the delivery of material to build and develop the department

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership and Management

• Lead a group of photography professionals, ensuring the highest possible standards
• Oversee all projects within assigned region
• Drive continuous improvement throughout the photo studio
• Work closely with traffic manager to allocate suitable resources to each project based on team capabilities
• Manage freelance talent booking with a focus on quality and profitability
• Lead by example – Adopt a ‘can do’ attitude to any project to inspire the internal teams, and clients alike.

Creative and Technical Oversight

• Be the go to for creative photography and styling solutions. Collaborate with design team on photography ideas and creative solutions
• Have a very strong photography style and techniques, that inspire and motivate the team around you.
• Have a strong understand of ALL photography outputs, including packaging, social, web, above the line and POS.
• Have a strong understanding and skills in video creation and video production.
• Attend client meetings to discuss briefs and interact as necessary
• Lead pre-photography meetings, demonstrating strong brief knowledge
• Research and share relevant expertise to elevate photography output in multiple streams.
• Explore and introduce new equipment for efficiency and cost-effectiveness

Team Development

• Plan, direct, and coordinate team activities
• Mentor, coach, train, and develop team members

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Photography, Arts or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 10+ years progressive experience within a Photography Studio/Agency environment or similar Graphic Arts environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Periodic travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• Strong understanding of Capture one softwares
• Understanding of premiere pro
• Strong understanding in multiple lighting equipment including Profoto, bowens and Canon.
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management.
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk or hear and see.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

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