This role is based at our Photo Studio in Milwaukee, WI. You'll work onsite from Monday through Friday.

About the Role:

As Photo Art Director, you will bring Kohl's brand to life through high-impact photo and video content that connects with customers and drives results. You will balance creative vision with a strong understanding of the retail landscape, partnering cross-functionally to create cohesive, on-brand imagery that supports seasonal campaigns, promotions and omnichannel strategies.

• What You'll Do
• Direct on-set photo, motion and video shoots, ensuring that lighting, styling, hair and makeup, set design and perspective aligns with established creative direction
• Create detailed style guides and inspirational mood boards for assigned shoots, providing clear reference for lighting, background, wardrobe and casting needs
• Partner with producers, photographers, videographers, stylists, and editors to manage daily shoot flow and maintain shoot timelines
• Oversee image and footage capture in real-time, making immediate decisions on adjustments needed for framing, composition or styling
• Review, select and work with the retouching and editing teams to ensure all assets meet Kohl's visual and quality standards with minimal rounds of feedback
• Research styling trends, photography inspiration, and industry benchmarks to inform and evolve Kohl's branded photo and video content
• Stay ahead of industry trends by regularly conducting competitive and market research, keeping a pulse on emerging aesthetics, consumer behavior and creative technology to ensure Kohl's visual content remains fresh, relevant and forward-thinking
• Develop and present visual concepts for seasonal shoots and marketing initiatives, supporting creative leadership in achieving the brand vision
• Utilize emerging AI technologies to enhance creative exploration, concept ideation, and execution
• Contribute ideas during creative planning sessions and adapt direction based on feedback from creative managers and partners
• Partner with project managers, creative team members and merchant stakeholders to gather context and understand the product stories being told
• Act as a key contact on-set for executing creative objectives, adjusting and collaborating in real-time with producers and cross-functional teams
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, clearly articulating visual concepts and delivering updates on shoot progress and outcomes
• Champion operational excellence by looking for tools, templates, and workflows that drive efficiency, reduce manual revisions, and create consistency across projects, especially for recurring or high-volume content
• Additional tasks may be assigned

What Skills You Have:

Required

• 2-3 years of related work experience with a focus on on-set art direction
• Experience with digital photography and editing software

Preferred

• 2-3 years of experience in photo art direction, ideally within a creative, retail or agency environment
• BFA in Design, Photography, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Proficiency on a Mac platform with skills in Adobe In Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat
• Proficiency with digital editing software, including Capture One