Senior Photo Art Director (Interiors) - Contract

Job Summary:

As our brand continues to scale, the volume and complexity of our photography has grown significantly — from seasonal campaigns and product launches to high-performing ecommerce and performance creative.

We’re bringing on a Contract Senior Photo Art Director to be a part of the next evolution of the Ruggable brand across our photo ecosystem.

This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can operate independently, lead on-set with authority, and partner cross-functionally to translate brand strategy into world-class execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead art direction for select campaigns, launches, and high-priority shoots
• Develop strong visual POVs grounded in brand strategy and product storytelling
• Direct studio and location shoots with confidence and clarity
• Elevate composition, lighting, casting, styling, and spatial storytelling
• Partner with Performance and Growth to ensure assets support conversion
• Collaborate closely with Production, Styling, Merchandising, and Copy
• Drive post-production feedback and final asset quality
• Help refine and strengthen our evolving visual standards

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

• 8–10+ years of photo art direction experience
• Interiors experience
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume ecommerce and lifestyle campaigns
• A portfolio that reflects strong taste, restraint, and consistency
• Ability to balance scalable production with brand elevation
• Clear, confident on-set leadership presence
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
• Based in Los Angeles and comfortable directing on set

Preferred:

• Experience working in a DTC or fast-paced brand environment
• Graphic design background

Contract Details:

• $100–$130/hr 1099
• 8 month+ contract, potential to extend
• Los Angeles (Hybrid / On-Set Required)