Associate Photo Art Director

Zappos is an online retailer specializing in shoes. In addition to shoes they sell handbags, clothing, eyewear, watches and accessories. The company is currently based in Henderson, NV, with a warehouse in Shepherdsville, KY. In addition, Zappos has a small number of brick-and-mortar outlet stores. The name Zappos is derived from the Spanish word zapatos, meaning shoes.

* Art directing the web product shots for soft goods as well as on-figure to ensure the features and benefits of each item are being highlighted while staying true to the Zappos brand. * Working with internal teams to ensure that the Zappos brand and editorial product imagery are appropriately aligned and executed with the needs of the business. * Understanding the creative slicing needs of each distribution channel shooting to those specific needs. * Building photo shoot schedules and shot sheets. * Ensuring all needed shots are delivered upon and shot list accurately reflects proper shot dimensions and appropriate merchandise. * Taking wireframes and sitemapping and delivering creative assets to fit specifications. * Editing, selecting and providing retouching notes to the retouching team. * Simultaneously overseeing several shooting bays. * Understanding and responding to performance data, steering the strategy of future creative directions. * Managing the consistency and integrity of product and on-figure marketing photography * Conceptualizing themes, props and locations for shoots * Collaborating with Lead Stylist and Model Booker to make model selections. * Providing quality control over concepts and projects. * Upholding the budget accountabilities for the Editorial Production team specific to hair, make-up, model selection and travel arrangements * Managing multiple projects from concept through completion * Developing creative programs and design concepts that meet the business objectives of the organization and that advance our brand/creative strategy.

* 7 years in-house or agency-side omni-channel experience working on large scale fashion brands. * Fluency in your knowledge of photographers, hair and makeup, stylists, set designers, models (female and male). * A strong working knowledge of editorial operations, creative direction and asset creation for omni-channels. * Print and web design capabilities: must know how to work in both media for integrated campaigns. * Ability to lead projects from concept to completion. * Ability to make evaluative judgments. * Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. * Knowledge of Capture One, Illustrator, Photoshop and Scene 7. * Proficient in MAC environments.