Torrid
Assistant Photo Art Director - Temp or Freelance
Torrid, Rowland Heights, California, United States, 91748
Start date: ASAP
Assignment length: 3-6 months
Rate: 33.65/hr-44.00/hr
Location: On-site (City of Industry)
The Assistant Photo Art Director is responsible for managing the online photography within brand and industry standards. Responsible for art directing the web product photoshoots from hard to soft goods as well as on-figure to ensure the features and benefits of each item are being highlighted while staying true to the Torrid brand.What You'll Do:
Plan, supervise and execute on-set digital on-figure e-commerce photoshootsPartner with Styling Manager on seasonal campaign projection to ensure the needs of the business are being metEdit, select, and provide retouching notes to Post-Production Team to ensure product shots are completed and ready in a timely manner and by NDC datesWork with Creative Director, Styling Manager and Production team to select models, stylists, hair & make-up artistsAbility to multi-task simultaneously overseeing several photoshoots at onceWork with Production to ensure the budget is met by meeting daily shot countDevelop and maintain brand style guides for freelance artists including photography, hair, and make-upFoster an environment of multidisciplinary collaboration and creative problem-solvingProactively manage time, resources, and productivityStays current with market trends to understand the competitive e-commerce landscape that will maximize the impact and effectiveness of creative voiceAttend department, status, direction, presentation, and feedback meetings to offer creative input and ensure that all assigned work is communicated and informed back to partnersPerform other job duties as neededDay to Day Schedule:
Art direct on-figure ecommerce photoshootsArt direct elevated PDP shoots and provide selects for Creative Content ProducerCreate moodboards for set and lighting changes for capsule collectionsMake onsite selects using CaptureOneProvide retouching notes for each sessionCreate weekly hair and makeup moodboards for upcoming shootsPair hair/makeup artists with appropriate modelAttend model castings and send casting contact sheets to creative teamProvide additional image selects upon requestWhat You'll Need:
2 or 4-year degree in fashion design, photography. marketing, merchandising or related field or equivalent experienceA website or portfolio of relevant photo art direction examples3+ years of prior soft goods styling experience preferredExtensive knowledge of apparel on-body and flat styling techniques across the retail industry and in various fashion categories, with specific attention fit for both intimates and the plus-size bodyWorking knowledge of Capture One, Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, and OutlookMust have a keen eye for detail and visual compositionProven experience with on-set standards, demands, and need for attention to detail. Ability to creatively problem-solve in a high-volume workflow studioExperience with merchandise coordination and demonstrates set management skills. Self-drivenStrong communication skills including the ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback, and is a solid verbal and written communicatorMeets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressureIs accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively, and looks for ways to resolve problems and issuesWe are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.torridcareers.com you can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to accommodations@torrid.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Our company participates in E-Verify. If the links below do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:
E-Verify Poster: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdfEligibility to Work Poster (English): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdfEligibility to Work Poster (Spanish): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdfCalifornia Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): https://careers.jobvite.com/torrid/2023-CPRA-Applicant-Notice.pdfEEO Poster:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
Assignment length: 3-6 months
Rate: 33.65/hr-44.00/hr
Location: On-site (City of Industry)
The Assistant Photo Art Director is responsible for managing the online photography within brand and industry standards. Responsible for art directing the web product photoshoots from hard to soft goods as well as on-figure to ensure the features and benefits of each item are being highlighted while staying true to the Torrid brand.What You'll Do:
Plan, supervise and execute on-set digital on-figure e-commerce photoshootsPartner with Styling Manager on seasonal campaign projection to ensure the needs of the business are being metEdit, select, and provide retouching notes to Post-Production Team to ensure product shots are completed and ready in a timely manner and by NDC datesWork with Creative Director, Styling Manager and Production team to select models, stylists, hair & make-up artistsAbility to multi-task simultaneously overseeing several photoshoots at onceWork with Production to ensure the budget is met by meeting daily shot countDevelop and maintain brand style guides for freelance artists including photography, hair, and make-upFoster an environment of multidisciplinary collaboration and creative problem-solvingProactively manage time, resources, and productivityStays current with market trends to understand the competitive e-commerce landscape that will maximize the impact and effectiveness of creative voiceAttend department, status, direction, presentation, and feedback meetings to offer creative input and ensure that all assigned work is communicated and informed back to partnersPerform other job duties as neededDay to Day Schedule:
Art direct on-figure ecommerce photoshootsArt direct elevated PDP shoots and provide selects for Creative Content ProducerCreate moodboards for set and lighting changes for capsule collectionsMake onsite selects using CaptureOneProvide retouching notes for each sessionCreate weekly hair and makeup moodboards for upcoming shootsPair hair/makeup artists with appropriate modelAttend model castings and send casting contact sheets to creative teamProvide additional image selects upon requestWhat You'll Need:
2 or 4-year degree in fashion design, photography. marketing, merchandising or related field or equivalent experienceA website or portfolio of relevant photo art direction examples3+ years of prior soft goods styling experience preferredExtensive knowledge of apparel on-body and flat styling techniques across the retail industry and in various fashion categories, with specific attention fit for both intimates and the plus-size bodyWorking knowledge of Capture One, Photoshop, MS Word, Excel, and OutlookMust have a keen eye for detail and visual compositionProven experience with on-set standards, demands, and need for attention to detail. Ability to creatively problem-solve in a high-volume workflow studioExperience with merchandise coordination and demonstrates set management skills. Self-drivenStrong communication skills including the ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback, and is a solid verbal and written communicatorMeets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressureIs accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively, and looks for ways to resolve problems and issuesWe are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status. If you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.torridcareers.com you can request reasonable accommodations by sending an email to accommodations@torrid.com. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Our company participates in E-Verify. If the links below do not work, please copy and paste the following URLs in a new browser window:
E-Verify Poster: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdfEligibility to Work Poster (English): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/IER_RightToWorkPoster.pdfEligibility to Work Poster (Spanish): https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPosterES.pdfCalifornia Privacy Rights Act (CPRA): https://careers.jobvite.com/torrid/2023-CPRA-Applicant-Notice.pdfEEO Poster:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf