Manager, Digital Creative, PDP Art Direction

PVH • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manager of PDP Art Direction is responsible for the on-set capture and execution of the final image and file preparation for Calvin Klein e-commerce product photography according to our creative standards. You are the point person for creating and communicating product photography image standards and guidelines related to lighting, posing, processing, cropping, editing and set design. Evolving these guidelines as needed and ensuring an elevated and desirable image output. A key responsibility includes proper image preparation, markups and the passing of final approved image edits to the post-production team for retouching and adhering to schedules accordingly. Responsible for the ongoing direction for e-commerce product imagery and studio marketing assets under the guidance of the global Creative team. Ability to work independently at times as well as cross functionally with the styling team to maintain consistency in web imagery through to the final customer-facing image.

Requirements

• 3-5 years professional experience with creative design
• Leading an on-set team a must
• Proven experience in a high volume, demanding e-commerce environment
• Expert knowledge of Capture One, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere), Figma, Excel and knowledge of shooting in studio and on location.
• Understanding of the latest lighting equipment, digital photography equipment, and applicable image processing programs.
• Understanding of the “on-set” experience and working with a team, including photographer and stylists, to create the best possible image.
• Enthusiastic personality in dealing with models and outside talent on-set; eager to form strong relationships with photographers and stylists.
• Ability and willingness to learn systems and processes.
• Great communicator and comfortable with inter-departmental collaboration.
• Pro-active attitude and keen eye for product detail.
• Understanding of the principles of photography.
• Great compositional skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Strong work ethic, and relentless commitment to quality and efficiency.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• In-house and fashion experience, a plus
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch is a plus.
• Understanding of latest digital trends, desktop and mobile is a must

Responsibilities

• Be the lead creative on-set working closely with photographers and stylists to ensure image selects follow the standards of model posing, modal attitude, crops, image sequence, and photo set environment.
• Provide editing feedback for each session, choosing hero and alternate images, conveying postproduction markups, lighting, and processing adjustments, and reshoots to applicable team members via the feedback process and post production platforms.
• Communicate final edit handover to retouching team and maintain a strong working relationship with post-production to resolve any issues.
• Work with producers, stylists, photographers and digital techs on daily workflow challenges and priorities to ensure the images are delivered by deadlines and met daily shot counts.
• Review contact sheets of each shoot for styling feedback and edits, and provide new image options or solutions if needed.
• Create and contribute to in-depth guidelines for E-commerce standards as applied to lighting, set design, color processing, image sizing, and cropping.
• Work collaboratively with SVP of Global Creative, Art Director and Photographers to develop new concepts and ideas related to lighting, background choices, color processing, cropping and equipment needs for both flat and on-figure imagery on a seasonal or as-needed basis.
• Continuously develop knowledge regarding new design trends, innovation in the creative field, customer experiences and technology.
• Participate in the direction and execution of studio-based editorial marketing image creation as needed.
• Identify talent and develop leadership amongst digital techs and freelance teams.
• Maintain workflow to adhere to weekly/seasonal deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.
• An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.
• Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.
• A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.
• Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.
• Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.
• Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

What This Job Offers

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