Photo/Video Art Director

Strategic. Passionate. A Visual Storyteller. We’re looking to add a Photo / Video Art Director to the team to help visual direction and asset creation for our largest portfolio of clients.

Who you are: A visual storyteller with a collaborative spirit and experience concepting and directing content for video, digital, print, experiential, in-store and more. If you have a passion for content creation and a drive to push beyond the norm — you may be the next stellar addition to our team.

Who we are: A cross-functional agency creating world-class customer journeys. Our work is fueled by data, ignited by creativity, and driven by results. The Aisle Rocket crew has diverse talents, backgrounds and expertise, but one goal — to deliver breakthrough ideas and brand experiences that drive emotional connection with measurable impact.

Responsibilities:

• Craft photography and video art direction in collaboration with multiple teams — creative, account,
  strategy and more
• Support concept development with persuasive decks that combine sketches and mockups to give photographers, DPs, stylists, designers and internal stakeholders a solid understanding of art direction
• Become an expert on lighting, lensing, and camera angles
• Concept and execute assets that are relevant to the consumer throughout their shopping journey
• Collaborate with food, prop, set and wardrobe stylists to create work that's on brand, with opportunities to elevate beyond the expected
• Be a stickler for detail, creating a high standard of output in a fast-paced environment
• Be comfortable mastering multiple projects at once with quick deadlines and turnaround times
• Present work to clients with thoughtful rationale both independently and as part of a team
• Research competitive marketplace/out of category work to develop creative work that breaks through
• Report into Creative Leadership, keeping them informed on the progression of projects

For smooth sailing:

• Bring savvy flexibility as you function both independently and as part of a broader team
• Be open to learning and growing under the guidance of your manager and other mentors
• Manage your time and efforts accordingly, right-sizing the effort to the scope of the job
• See projects through from concept to delivery, keeping key stakeholders in-tune to a project’s progress
• Bring an inclusive and open mindset to all you do
• Ability to review and edit your own work to consistently deliver quality down to the finer details

Qualifications:

• Online portfolio of work is required and should demonstrate:
  • High technical standards
  • Strong composition skills
  • A knack for developing ownable visual brand narratives
  • A solid understanding of how to dramatize shots through lighting and camera angles
• 3 years of experience as part of a creative team for a consumer brand or similar
• An understanding of how to apply brand guidelines to ensure consistent visual branding at every touchpoint
• In-depth knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with an emphasis in Photoshop, Premier a plus
• Must be willing to work autonomously or in a collaborative environment, depending on what the project requires

What we offer:

• Competitive benefits with paid parental leave
• 401K Match
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Summer Fridays
• Hybrid working environment
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Aisle Rocket is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aisle Rocket recruits qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other protected groups covered by federal, state or local laws.