Job Summary: We are looking for a Director of Creative Content to help lead our photography and videography teams. This role requires a keen eye for beauty, with the ability to capture the essence of our products and models through stunning visual content. The ideal candidate will have a background in production and at a creative agency, as well as experience collaborating with marketers and creatives to produce compelling creative content that drives engagement and brand loyalty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Content Strategy and Planning: Help develop and execute a creative content strategy that aligns with the brand's objectives and marketing goals. Oversee the production of all visual content, including product photography, model shoots, video content, etc
- Team Leadership: Manage and inspire a team of photographers, videographers, and other creative professionals. Provide guidance, support, and feedback to ensure high-quality output and continuous improvement
- Creative Direction: In collaboration with marketing, help guide the creative direction for all visual content, ensuring it aligns with the brand's aesthetic and standards. Present on set for all shoots and work with marketing real-time to provide feedback directly to the creative teams
- Collaboration with Marketers and Creatives: Partner with marketing and creative teams to understand creative goals and deliver visual content that enhances marketing initiatives
- Problem Solving and Direction: Act as a key problem-solver when visual content is not achieving the desired impact. Clarify the "why" and provide clear direction to the team, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and strategic goals
- Quality Control: Maintain high standards of quality for all visual content. Review and approve assets, ensuring they meet brand guidelines and creative expectations
- Vendor and Talent Management: Manage relationships with models, hair stylists, and other talent to ensure successful shoots
- Trend Analysis and Innovation: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in photography and videography. Implement innovative techniques and tools to enhance the quality and impact of visual content
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Photography, Visual Arts, Marketing, or a creative related field
- 7+ years of experience in production, with a focus on photography and videography
- Proven experience in a creative agency
- Exceptional eye for detail, composition, and aesthetics
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Proficiency in photography and videography equipment, software, and editing tools
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Flexibility to travel and work on-location as needed
Our Perks:
- Salary range: $120,000-175,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
- Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
- Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
- Hybrid work policy
- Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
- Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment
Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.
