Creative Manager-Studio Art Direction

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Creative Manager - Studio Art Direction is the creative lead for Meyer's in-house studio operation — responsible for the visual and strategic direction of all photo and video content produced across the studio and on location. This is a manager level role within the organization. Working closely with and taking direction from the Creative Director, this role translates brand creative vision into compelling, channel-ready content: product photography, lifestyle imagery, video, and social-first formats that serve Meyer's omnichannel portfolio.

This is both a creative and a managing role. The role leads a studio team — setting the creative direction for every production, overseeing execution, and ensuring the studio's output consistently reflects brand standards.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Creative Direction & Studio Vision

• Working from the Creative Director's overarching brand vision, set and uphold the creative direction for all studio output — including product photography, lifestyle content, video, and social-first formats — across Meyer's brand portfolio.
• Develop shot concepts, visual treatments, and content frameworks for each production, translating campaign briefs and brand direction into executable creative plans for the studio team.
• Establish and maintain visual standards for studio photography and video: lighting approaches, styling direction, composition, color, and overall aesthetic — ensuring consistency across shoots, brands, and channels.
• Collaborate with the cross-functional partners to ensure studio content channel output feel cohesive across touchpoints — shelf, screen, and social.

Photography & Video Production

• Direct all studio and offsite photo and video shoots — providing active, specific creative direction to the photographer, videographer, and content creator to achieve the desired visual outcome.
• Review and approve selects, rough cuts, and in-progress work at key stages, providing clear and actionable feedback that keeps production moving toward the intended result.
• Work closely with the Senior Content Producer on pre-production planning — reviewing shot lists, approving call sheets, and ensuring each production is set up to execute the creative direction efficiently.
• Direct prop and product styling on set, ensuring every frame reflects the brand aesthetic and is appropriately calibrated for its channel and use case.
• Oversee post-production quality in partnership with the Post Production Manager, reviewing retouched and composited assets to confirm they meet creative and brand standards before DAM delivery.

Content & Campaign Execution

• In alignment with the Creative Director's campaign direction, develop content that performs across DTC, social, marketplace, and retail channels — understanding the distinct requirements of each.
• Partner with the Creative Ops Manager to maintain a clear view of the studio production calendar, flagging creative dependencies and ensuring content is ready to support campaign and launch timelines.
• Collaborate with channel and brand teams to understand content needs, translating downstream requirements into production briefs without losing creative focus.

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a studio team and any external contractors to execute creative photo & video shoots.
• Translate the Creative Director's expectations into clear creative standards for the team — giving direct, specific feedback that raises the quality of output across every role.
• Foster a studio environment where the team executes with craft, speed, and ownership — and where creative problems are solved proactively rather than escalated.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 6+ years of creative experience with at least 2 years in an art direction or creative lead role overseeing photo and/or video production — ideally within a consumer brand, in-house studio, or content-forward agency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating range across product photography, lifestyle content, and video — with clear evidence of art direction, not just execution.
• Deep understanding of how content functions across channels: DTC, social, marketplace, and retail each have distinct visual and format requirements, and this role needs to direct for all of them.
• Proven ability to translate a brand's creative vision into specific, actionable direction on set — comfortable giving clear notes to photographers, videographers, and stylists in real time.
• Experience leading a studio or content team; comfortable managing a mix of creative and production roles.
• Strong collaborator who works well alongside a Creative Director — able to receive direction, interpret it precisely, and carry it through to execution without departing from established vision.
• Familiarity with post-production workflows and what well-directed studio content looks like through the full pipeline.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• The Creative Director's brand vision is expressed clearly and consistently across all studio photography, video, and content output.
• Studio productions run with creative clarity — the team knows what they're making and why, and shoots don't require significant rework after the fact.
• Content arrives at channel teams ready to deploy, calibrated for the platform, and on-brand without exception.
• The studio team is developing creatively, producing stronger work with more independence over time.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) with a 6% match (4% vested immediately, remaining 2% vested over a four-year period)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 8 Sick Days per year, with rollover (40 hours for the remainder of 2026)
• 12 Holidays, plus two Floating Holidays per year (one Floating Holiday for the remainder of 2026)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Dog Friendly Workplace
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Adoption/Infertility Benefits
• Wellness Programs, including a Gym Subsidy
• Generous Product Discounts

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position splits time between office and creative work, in-studio productions, and offsite shoot locations. The role involves regular use of standard office equipment as well as active on-set environments.

Physical demands include:

• Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use during planning, review, and administrative work
• Extended periods of standing and walking during shoot days
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and assist with light production tasks as needed
• Occasional travel required for offsite productions

Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with shoot days that may begin early or run late as production requires.

$100,000 to $145,000, DOE

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