Art Director - Mark & Graham
About The Position
The Photo Art Director is responsible for bringing the Mark & Graham brand vision to life through photography across all channels. This role partners closely with the Creative Director and Senior Photo Manager to shape the visual direction and execution of seasonal campaigns, e-commerce photography, and on-figure shoots. The Photo Art Director leads the creative development of photography from concept through post-production, including shot planning, talent input, set design, on-set direction, asset selection, retouching guidance, and final crop direction. This role collaborates closely with photographers, stylists, retouchers, and cross-functional teams to deliver elevated visual storytelling that reflects the Mark & Graham brand. As creative tools continue to evolve, this role will also help integrate AI-enabled capabilities into the photo workflow, including ideation, planning, content development, and scalable asset creation.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Photo Art Director, with both studio and location shoot experience
- A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in still-life photography; on-body photography experience a plus
- Experience working on editorial or retail photography is preferred
- Possess an in-depth understanding of the digital photographic process and server-based workflow.
- Proficiency on Mac platforms and Adobe Suite; Figma experience a plus
- Video direction and concepting experience a plus
- Airtable experience a plus
- Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to contribute meaningfully to a creative team
- Ability to give and receive thoughtful creative feedback
- Comfort with decision-making and calculated creative risk-taking
- Ability to adopt emerging creative tools and technologies, including AI-enabled tools that support concept development and content creation
- Personal transportation required
Nice To Haves
- on-body photography experience a plus
- Figma experience a plus
- Video direction and concepting experience a plus
- Airtable experience a plus
Responsibilities
- Lead creative planning and concept development for seasonal hero photo shoots, on-figure shoots, and supporting photography needs.
- Partner with department leads to develop seasonal shot lists aligned to product priorities and marketing objectives.
- Present photo concepts, shot lists, and creative direction to leadership and cross-functional partners for review and approval.
- Build, maintain, and evolve the style guide for e-commerce silo photography, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and alignment with retail best practices.
- Provide on-set art direction, guiding photographers, stylists, merchandise coordinators, and other creative partners to ensure strong execution of the approved vision.
- Partner with Creative Director in scaling video on set
- Oversee post-production in partnership with creative and photo teams, including image selects, retouching markups, crop direction, and final asset delivery.
- Attend merchandise reviews, pre-production meetings, and seasonal planning sessions to ensure photo direction reflects product, brand, and marketing priorities.
- Partner with the photo team on the formal adoption and integration of Outward and other AI-enabled tools to expand photography capabilities and improve workflow efficiency.
- Maintain ownership of assets produced both on-set and digitally, contributing to end-to-end planning, execution, review, and delivery.
- Partner with the Senior Photo Manager and Creative Director to define shoot scope, maximize asset output, and identify budget efficiencies across photo production.
Benefits
- A generous discount on all WSI brands
- A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
- Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
- Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
- In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
- Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
- Resources for self-development
- Advisor (Mentor) program
- Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
