- Job Overview: The Senior Art Director of Photography (TEMP) contributes to the overall function of our in-house online Creative team. The Senior Art Director (TEMP) leads the Product Detail Page (PDP) initiatives and defines, leads and communicates the Bloomingdale’s aesthetic to the creative team. Elevates and evolves the site aesthetic while supporting the overall brand direction. The Senior Art Director (TEMP) conceptualizes high level campaigns and follows through to execution. The individual will take ideas from concept to creative to final execution with ease. The individual will display outstanding creative fashion and on figure art direction skills to work on multiple projects for Bloomingdales.com.
Essential Functions:
- Leads and supervises e-commerce photography and digital projects.
- Partner with design team and operations in close collaboration with the heads of Photography and Design, Associate Creative Directors, and Project Planners.
- Manages talent for photo shoots including hiring of Photographers, Hair & Make-up Artists, Stylists, and Models
- Facilitates post-production of shoots
- Manages the aesthetics with digital technicians to standards expected and to ensure concepts are compelling and aligned to brand vision.
- Partners with Studio Analysts to determine budget projections and budget creation. Partners with Photo Producers to operate within budget standards
Qualifications and Competencies:
We encourage candidates with either a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field to apply
5+ years direct experience
- Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner
- Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels
- Complete fluency in Photoshop, InDesign, Excel and Capture One
- Lead objectives of on-set operations for both fashion and still life
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and Company needs
Physical Requirements:
- Requires prolonged periods of sitting, with occasional standing
- Occasionally requires walking, bending, reaching, hearing and talking
- Continuous use of computers and other office equipment
- Frequently lift/move up to 25 lbs.
This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Blue Mercury – is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.