Photo Art Director - Williams Sonoma
About The Position
The Photo Art Director is responsible for bringing the creative vision of the brand to life through photography and video across all channels, including print, digital, social and retail. You will partner closely with the Creative Director and Senior Art Director to help shape the visual direction for seasonal campaigns and special projects. This role leads the creative development of photo and video shoots from concept through post-production, including talent input, location scouting, set design and on-set direction. You will collaborate with photographers, videographers, stylists and producers to deliver compelling visual storytelling that reflects the Williams Sonoma brand. As new technologies continue to evolve, familiarity with AI-enabled creative tools for ideation, planning and content development is a welcome addition to your toolkit. Prior to each shoot, you will partner with merchants and creative services to gain a clear understanding of product priorities and marketing objectives, translating them into strong creative solutions.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Photo Art Director, with both studio and location shoot experience
- A strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in food and/or home photography
- Proficiency on Mac platforms and Adobe InDesign for image placement and cropping
- Proficiency in PowerPoint; familiarity with Figma is 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
- Curiosity about emerging creative tools and technologies, including AI-enabled tools that support concept development and content creation
- Personal transportation required
Nice To Haves
- Experience working on editorial or retail photography is preferred
Responsibilities
- Contribute to seasonal creative planning and help guide individual shoot concepts
- Plan, organize and brief photo and video shoots with clear direction and visual references
- Provide art direction on set, leading a team of photographers, videographers, food and prop stylists, producers and merchandise coordinators
- Collaborate with video editors and creative partners through post-production and final asset delivery
- Attend merchandise reviews and pre-production meetings to ensure alignment on product and marketing priorities
- Identify potential challenges early and propose thoughtful creative solutions
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
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
