Art Director

Summary

Join Resident as an Art Director and become a key member of our creative team, supporting Ashley Home, a leading home furnishings brand. You will shape the visual storytelling through photography and video content, conceptualizing and executing creative direction for product presentation across multiple channels. Responsibilities include leading on-set productions, overseeing 3D image creation, and establishing visual standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to ensure high-quality creative outputs that meet campaign deadlines. The ideal candidate possesses a strong portfolio showcasing a sophisticated visual aesthetic and extensive experience in art direction for home furnishings. This is a remote opportunity available to those residing and authorized to work within the United States.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in art direction, with specific focus on lifestyle photography/videography for home furnishings, interiors, or related fields
• Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Visual Communications, Photography, or related field preferred
• Strong portfolio showcasing sophisticated visual aesthetic across channels
• Demonstrated experience directing professional photo and video shoots from concept to completion
• Proficiency in 3D visualization workflows and directing 3D artists to achieve photorealistic renderings
• Deep understanding of lighting techniques, composition, color theory, and visual storytelling
• Expert knowledge of Figma, & Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop and Lightroom)
• Experience with production planning, budget management, and team coordination
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills with ability to articulate creative vision clearly
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external vendors
• Genuine passion for interior design, home furnishings, and current design trends

Responsibilities

• Lead the creative development of seasonal campaigns, evergreen content, and promotional storytelling across digital and retail touchpoints—including paid media, email, site, and social
• Translate strategic briefs into innovative, presentation-ready concept decks that inspire stakeholders and align with business goals
• Curate elevated product assortments for campaign and editorial shoots, balancing brand vision with merchandising priorities and commercial performance
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams (merchandising, marketing, e-commerce, and content strategy) to understand and deliver on product storytelling objectives
• Own the creation of comprehensive shot lists, storyboards, and creative briefs that guide production with clarity and purpose
• Direct high-impact photo and video shoots—from pre-production through post—providing decisive on-set leadership, real-time creative feedback, and agile decision-making
• Establish visual standards for silo photography, developing scalable templates and art direction guides that drive consistency across categories and teams
• Leverage emerging tools and techniques, including AI-generated imagery and curated stock, to support content creation when traditional production isn’t feasible
• Collaborate with 3D artists and CGI partners to ensure photorealistic renderings that align with brand aesthetics and category-specific standards
• Oversee post-production workflows and asset delivery, ensuring all creative outputs meet the highest quality standards and campaign deadlines
• Uphold and evolve the visual identity of Ashley Home, pushing creative boundaries while maintaining cohesion across all channels
• Contribute to production planning, advising on timelines, crew needs, and budget allocations to optimize resources and creative outcomes
• Stay ahead of visual and retail trends in photography, styling, interior design, and competitive branding to continuously inform and inspire creative direction

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with e-commerce, luxury, or retail brands preferred

Benefits

• Remote-first workplace (since 2016!)
• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus potential
• Health, Vision & Dental Insurance
• HSA company contributions
• 401K with company match component
• ���Take what you need” PTO
• Wellness benefits
• WFH office and cell phone/internet stipend
• A FREE MATTRESS plus an awesome Friends and Family discount!