Sr. Director of Image Capture

Ashley Furniture•Arcadia, WI

40d

About The Position

Ready to elevate our global visual content and lead creative excellence worldwide? We're looking for a senior leader who can align teams across continents and drive our image capture capabilities to new heights.

Requirements

10+ years of senior leadership experiencein visual content creation, photography, or related fields
Proven track record leading and inspiring large teamsfocused on innovative creative work
Experience managing global, multi-location creative operations
Background in photography, CGI, digital imaging, or visual content production
Expertise in photography, CGI, and emerging AI imaging technologies
Strong understanding of visual brand standards and consistency requirements
Advanced knowledge of image capture workflows and production processes
Excellent project management and process documentation skills
Proficiency with industry-standard software and emerging creative tools
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire large, diverse creative teams
Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration capabilities
Excellent presentation skills with ability to communicate vision to senior leadership
Strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational expertise
Change management experience in implementing new processes and technologies

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, furniture, consumer goods, or similar industries preferred

Responsibilities

Elevate visual content standards across photography, CGI, and AI-generated imagery
Align image capture teams across multiple countries (US, Vietnam, India, and China) around shared standards
Set and maintain the visual bar for all image capture activities across AFI brands
Develop comprehensive visual guidelines that ensure brand consistency worldwide
Build unified processes for image capture across all global locations
Document and create replicable creative processes for scalable implementation
Develop systematic approaches that drive efficiency and support business growth
Create standardized workflows that maintain quality while increasing output capacity
Lead and inspire large, geographically distributed teamsfocused on innovative creative work
Champion quality and consistency across all image capture initiatives
Mentor and develop team leaders in each regional location
Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across global teams
Drive adoption of emerging technologies in photography, CGI, and AI imagery
Evaluate and implement new tools and techniques to enhance creative capabilities
Stay current with industry trends and integrate cutting-edge solutions
Balance innovation with established quality standards and brand requirements