Art Director II, Visual Innovation Services

 Job Description

Position: Photo Studio Art Director (AD)  
Company: Amazon Visual Innovation Services (VIS)  

Overview:
Amazon Visual Innovation Services (VIS) is dedicated to enhancing the online shopping experience through advanced photography, video, graphic design, and usability design. Operating across North America, Europe, and Asia, VIS specializes in fashion and product photography, photo retouching, graphic design, video and CGI production, automated image acquisition, and image support services. Our mission is to continuously innovate and set new industry standards for showcasing millions of products globally. We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Photo Studio Art Director (AD) for our dynamic imaging studio. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator. The AD will work across various categories of e-commerce photography, video, and 3D capture, contributing to style improvements and efficiency in styling and preparation. This role will enhance the visual customer experience and identify new opportunities for innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collaborate with internal creative and business teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and on-brand imaging solutions that enhance the customer experience.
- Deliver results quickly with minimal supervision in a fast-paced and often ambiguous environment.
- Share best practices and trends within Amazon VIS.
- Plan, conceptualize, and produce high-quality e-commerce, still-life, and video content; direct post-production to achieve desired results.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and influence across various levels.
- Assist with prepping, prioritizing imaging order, and styling products on set.
- Provide direction for creatives on set, troubleshooting and prioritizing as needed.
- Use brand vision, buyer requests, and other resources to guide specific styling choices.
- Mentor stylists and assistant stylists in the studio.
- Organize and maintain the workspace, styling props inventory, and request supplies as needed.
- Support safety initiatives related to studio workflow and processes.
- Drive creative briefings and support editorial shoots.

Basic Qualifications:

- Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Fashion, or 10+ years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 years of experience in photo art direction, preferably in top-tier fashion retail e-commerce.
- 2+ years of experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Microsoft Office.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and strong collaboration skills.
- Accustomed to the intensity of a studio environment with expertise in leading creative projects and teams.
- Familiarity with styling, research, and visual presentation techniques.
- Knowledge of past and emerging trends, comfortable in a continuously changing environment.
- Ability to facilitate the creative development process, providing clear direction, and producing work cost-effectively and on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications:

- A portfolio demonstrating the ability to turn ideas into a strong creative vision for fashion styling and trends.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to meet aggressive deadlines, with unwavering attention to detail.
- A relentless desire for innovation, balanced with business and user interaction priorities.
- An obsession for delighting customers, with a keen eye for aesthetics.
- Working knowledge of Excel, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
- Proven to be a quick problem solver with a productivity-focused mindset.
- Familiarity with technology-driven workflows and AI-powered creative tools.
- Experience in a high-volume, high-production operations environment.