Creative Producer, Junior Art Director, Jonathan Adler

American Exchange Group • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Jonathan Adler is seeking a Creative Producer, Junior Art Director to support the evolution of our visual storytelling across photoshoots, product presentations, and trade show environments. This hybrid role blends hands-on styling, creative production, and visual merchandising with an art-director mindset, ideal for someone with a refined aesthetic sensibility, strong organizational abilities, and a passion for creating beautiful, highly polished work.
This person will work closely with the SVP & Creative Director, and the Head of Brand Creative, playing a key role in how the Jonathan Adler brand shows up in photography, catalogs, product launches, retail/trade environments, and large-scale brand moments.

Requirements

• 2–4 years experience in a creative role such as art direction, creative production, styling, spatial design, or visual merchandising.
• A portfolio that demonstrates refined taste, visual clarity, and a strong creative point of view.
• Proficiency (or working knowledge) in CAD software, Adobe Creative Suite, and/or spatial render programs.
• Strong understanding of photography, styling, composition, lighting, and editorial sensibilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to take and apply feedback with professionalism.
• A proactive, enthusiastic, problem-solving mindset; someone who thrives in a creative, highly collaborative environment.
• A deep appreciation for interior design, product design, culture, and the broader Jonathan Adler aesthetic.
• Creative thinker with strong aesthetic intuition
• Initiative-driven
• Calm, adaptable, and solutions-oriented
• Highly organized with strong follow-through
• Confident communicator and collaborator
• Curious
• Passionate
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Culturally aware
• Energized by great design and storytelling

Nice To Haves

• On-set experience with styling, production, or shoot management is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead styling for seasonal editorial, catalog, and ecommerce shoots—bringing Jonathan Adler’s Modern American Glamour visual identity to life with clarity and precision.
• Production of detailed shot lists and coordination of the shot lists with our NC Photo studio.
• Support Ben and Heather in developing creative direction, references, shot lists, and visual narratives for each shoot.
• Manage on-set execution: styling, propping, layout continuity, shot flow, and timing.
• Collaborate with photographers, stylists, models/talent, and external production partners to ensure brand consistency across all imagery.
• Contribute to casting considerations and talent sourcing as needed.
• Provide selects guidance, retouching notes, and post-production oversight to maintain high visual standards.
• Own the design, planning, and creative development of Jonathan Adler’s trade show presence—from concept through execution.
• Partner with Ben, Heather, and cross-functional teams to develop layouts, product vignettes, signage, and storytelling moments that feel polished, unexpected, and unmistakably JA.
• Support build-outs, installation, and on-site styling during trade shows and special brand events.
• Produce CAD drawings, layouts, and renderings to communicate design intent and spatial planning (CAD proficiency strongly preferred).
• Collaborate with Brand Creative, Product Design, Visual Merchandising, and Marketing to bring creative initiatives from concept to completion.
• Conduct visual research, build mood boards, and gather references that enrich campaigns, catalogs, and seasonal storytelling.
• Maintain a strong grasp of the JA design language and ensure visual consistency across all channels.
• Help manage organizational aspects of creative production, such as prop inventory, sample tracking, and shoot logistics.
• Assist with special creative projects including window concepts, showroom resets, and experiential brand moments.
• Support budget tracking for shoots and trade show production: estimates, approvals, invoicing, and cost-saving recommendations.
• Identify workflow improvements and implement creative production efficiencies across shoots and exhibitions.
• Help maintain a positive, solutions-oriented environment that upholds exceptionally high creative standards.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• Exclusive employee merchandise discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed