Photo Art Director (Variable-Hour) - Baltimore, MD

Location: Baltimore, MD; candidates local to the Baltimore area are strongly preferred. Work takes place in an active commercial photography and e-commerce studio, with a flexible schedule based on production needs.

Company

Creative production studio specializing in e-commerce photography and visual content for retail clients.

What you will do

• Lead creative direction for seasonal PDP imagery, digital campaigns, promotional content, and other photo and video projects.
• Create visual concepts, art layouts, storyboards, style guides, and presentation approaches.
• Direct on-set photography and video production, guiding talent and crews through fast-paced live shoots.
• Manage multiple productions, timelines, task delegation, and production workflow improvements.
• Make final image selects, provide retouching notes, and review post-production assets for quality and brand alignment.
• Present creative concepts to clients and build relationships aligned with business objectives and project budgets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photography, Video Production, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8–10 years of experience developing visual concepts and creative strategies in retail or e-commerce, including 5+ years managing creative teams.
• Demonstrated experience directing on-set photography and video productions, supported by a strong commercial art direction portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of studio lighting, capture technologies, and digital and post-production workflows, including Capture One sessions.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, Keynote, PowerPoint, and other design or presentation tools.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills in fast-paced production environments; ability to walk throughout a warehouse and active studio floor.

Nice to have

• Experience working directly with large retail or apparel client accounts.
• Experience building and maintaining production style guides and brand standards.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing trends and consumer visual engagement.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.
• Fast-paced commercial photography and e-commerce studio setting.
• Flexible part-time schedule based on production requirements.
• Work involving active production lighting and live shoot conditions.