Art Director - Photo

Knitwell Group • Hingham, MA

1d • $82,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Talbots is seeking a Photo Art Director for a full-time role at its corporate headquarters in Hingham, Massachusetts. The position conceptualizes, directs, and executes brand photo shoots for monthly catalogs, store branding, and digital expression, ensuring photography meets the company’s visual standards and merchandising and marketing objectives. The role requires a passion for photography, fashion, design, and visual storytelling, along with a positive attitude and the leadership skills to motivate and lead photo crews.

The position works on-site at least four days per week, consistent with business needs, and requires travel. The target salary range is $82,000–$85,000. Talbots is an omni-channel specialty retailer of women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories, established in 1947 and known for modern classic style, quality craftsmanship, and gracious service.

Requirements

• On-figure photo art direction experience, including an understanding of lighting and location and studio backgrounds.
• College degree and five years of experience in retail or fashion creative.
• Ability to articulate creative vision to photo crews.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and Acrobat.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the retail and fashion landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute elevated, on-brand creative concepts.
• Art direct and lead studio photo shoots and crews; travel as required.
• Solve problems and make decisions quickly while on set.
• Meet schedule parameters.
• Prepare detailed decks for photo direction, studio sets and location art direction, hair and makeup, and props, as well as master decks for internal and external teams.
• Edit captured images quickly during photo shoots, selecting images consistent with the brand.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Visual Merchandising and Art/Design.
• Complete digital mark-ups for retouching and follow-up color proof reviews.
• Collaborate with the Senior Art Director on photo shoot presentations to executives.
• Create and maintain an image swipe library for inspiration and concept development.
• Work directly with set designers on studio and location photo shoots.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Individual development support and opportunities for career mobility within the family of brands.
• Local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match for eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities supporting communities.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level