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O Positiv

Art Director/Photographer

O Positiv, Santa Monica, CA


Who We Are

O Positiv is a Los Angeles-based health & wellness brand built on the idea that small acts of self-care produce positive outcomes. We've created the first-ever PMS supplement, FLO Vitamins, designed to make periods and the symptoms that come with them more tolerable. Along with FLO we have products spanning many women's health topics such as menopause, sexual health, pregnancy, and many more to come. Our team is small-yet-mighty, with big ambitions and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a growth-stage startup gaining serious traction (check us out in Fortune, Forbes, Bloomberg, and Business Insider), with a strong brand presence and some amazing advisors. We're growing quickly, and we'll give you the opportunity to do the same.

Your Role

As the Art Director/Photographer, you will manage and execute on photo projects, working closely with our Creative, Brand and the Marketing teams. Tasks include producing photoshoots from pre- to post- production, taking product and lifestyle photography, photographing events, building art direction and shot-lists, retouching photographs, and creating high-performing creative assets.

This role requires an expert ability to take compelling photographs within brand identity, understand lighting and camera equipment, produce photography projects, communicate with freelance networks (wardrobe, prop, HMU, talent, etc.), and build shot lists/art-direction. The Art Director/Photographer will support launches, product & lifestyle shoots, brand campaigns, and work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to create holistic brand experiences.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for health and wellness and possess an understanding of current industry related trends. The Art Director/Photographer will report to the Sr. Managing Producer, and will work cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders to drive innovation and creativity to our creative portfolio.

Please include your photography portfolio/website to be considered for this role.

Responsibilities and Duties
  • In coordination with the Sr. Managing Producer, lead O Positiv's photo projects, by guiding pre- to post- production of both large scale product launch photoshoots and scrappy smaller-scale projects
  • Photograph products and lifestyle model photography for product launches, marketing materials and brand initiatives
  • Pre Production: Assist in sourcing of models, locations, and additional crew
  • Day-Of Production: Organize shoot and scheduling, photograph
  • Post Production: Finalize and export photos, retouching, and communicating external with retouchers, etc.
  • Create shot-lists and art direction for photo campaigns
  • Execute upon creative to support marketing campaigns that delivers on goals and business objectives
  • Accomplish multiple creative projects simultaneously across all platforms through effective collaboration with cross-functional partners
  • Collaborate with cross functional teams to communicate deadlines and ensure all assets are delivered.

Qualifications and Skills

Work Experience:
  • Photographer, with a proven record of photo art-direction
  • Expert understanding of camera and lighting equipment
  • Ability to produce both large scale and scrappy projects by managing multiple budgets and fast-moving timelines
  • Experienced with Adobe suite and Capture One
  • Able to balance multiple projects at once and prioritize responsibilities.
  • Excellent time management skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Startup / e-commerce / supplements and Marketing experience or passion is a plus

Interpersonal:
  • Team-player, hard-working, organized, & entrepreneurial in nature
  • Proactive, goal-oriented and strives to drive results
  • Is a strong communicator in both verbal and written forms
  • Well-organized with attention to detail and ability to follow through.
  • Works well managing multiple responsibilities and can prioritize to effectively handle tight deadlines. Process-oriented and skilled in motivating teams to work efficiently.

Hours and Compensation

The anticipated base compensation range for this role will be $120,000-$140,000. Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and local market rates.
  • Job Type: Full Time
  • Pay based on prior experience
  • Position will be based out of Santa Monica, Los Angeles - in person (Mon-Thurs in office/Friday remote)

Benefits & Perks
  • Flexible PTO, Sick Days, and Wellness Days
  • Monthly Social Hours
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
  • 401K with matching
  • Monthly Fitness Reimbursement
  • An environment of collaboration, high performance, & respect amongst all employees and managers

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O Positiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

O Positiv believes in the power of building a diverse and culturally inclusive team. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our teams. We're driven to build a workplace based on inclusive behaviors and equitable systems, where all employees can bring their authentic selves, feel engaged, and share their perspectives as a valued member of O Positiv.