Senior Assistant, Brand Image Marketing

Spencer's and Spirit Halloween•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Spencer’s and Spirit, we are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!”. We do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. Our culture is inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in art direction, product photography, or a related creative role
Experience art directing hardlines, still life, tabletop, product, or e-commerce photography required
Strong portfolio showcasing product photography and visual storytelling required
Experience managing photo shoots from concept through final delivery
Strong understanding of photography, lighting, composition, styling, sets, props, and retouching
Experience working with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
Strong knowledge of digital photography and image-making workflows
Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Capture One, PageProof, and Mac software
Familiarity with PLM and/or other product lifecycle and creative project management systems
Knowledge of digital retouching and image processing techniques
Ability to work with current and emerging photography technologies and production tools

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Art Direction, Visual Communication, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and execute creative direction for hardlines product photography across packaging, e-commerce, marketing, social, and other brand initiatives
Establish and maintain visual standards for hardlines imagery, ensuring photography is consistent with each brand personality
Partner closely with Merchants, Product Development, Design, E-commerce, Marketing, and Photography to understand product priorities, selling points, target consumer, and creative needs
Concept and art direct still life, tabletop, product, and environmental photography, both in studio and on location
Determine appropriate composition, lighting, camera angles, styling, backgrounds, sets, props, surfaces, and supporting elements to best showcase each product
Translate product concepts and creative briefs into clear and compelling visual direction for photographers, stylists, set stylists, and other creative partners
Own the collaboration, scheduling, and production of hardlines photography shoots, working with cross-functional teams to coordinate product availability, creative direction, resources, timelines, and shoot requirements
Art direct photography shoots from pre-production through final delivery, ensuring the creative vision is executed consistently and efficiently
Collaborate with photographers and stylists to establish lighting, composition, styling, and overall visual approach
Work with Product Development and Merch teams to identify key product features and ensure photography accurately represents the product and supports its merchandising objectives
Develop creative approaches for products that require specialized styling, demonstration, scale, functionality, or multiple views
Oversee set and prop development, sourcing, and styling to create visually engaging product environments while remaining aligned with budget and production timelines
Oversee retouching and post-production to ensure color, product details, proportions, and overall image quality accurately represent the product
Manage multiple projects and photography priorities simultaneously while maintaining schedules, deadlines, and budgets
Establish efficient processes and best practices that improve the quality and consistency of hardlines photography
Identify opportunities to continually elevate product photography through new techniques, visual approaches, technology, and industry trends
Travel for photo shoots and location productions as needed
Additional responsibilities as assigned