Manager of PDP Art Direction

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Position Summary

The Manager of PDP Art Direction is responsible for the on-set capture and execution of the final image and file preparation for Calvin Klein e-commerce product photography according to our creative standards. You are the point person for creating and communicating product photography image standards and guidelines related to lighting, posing, processing, cropping, editing and set design. Evolving these guidelines as needed and ensuring an elevated and desirable image output. A key responsibility includes proper image preparation, markups and the passing of final approved image edits to the post-production team for retouching and adhering to schedules accordingly. Responsible for the ongoing direction for e-commerce product imagery and studio marketing assets under the guidance of the global Creative team. Ability to work independently at times as well as cross functionally with the styling team to maintain consistency in web imagery through to the final customer-facing image.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be the lead creative on-set working closely with photographers and stylists to ensure image selects follow the standards of model posing, modal attitude, crops, image sequence, and photo set environment.
• Provide editing feedback for each session, choosing hero and alternate images, conveying postproduction markups, lighting, and processing adjustments, and reshoots to applicable team members via the feedback process and post production platforms.
• Communicate final edit handover to retouching team and maintain a strong working relationship with post-production to resolve any issues.
• Work with producers, stylists, photographers and digital techs on daily workflow challenges and priorities to ensure the images are delivered by deadlines and met daily shot counts.
• Review contact sheets of each shoot for styling feedback and edits, and provide new image options or solutions if needed.
• Create and contribute to in-depth guidelines for E-commerce standards as applied to lighting, set design, color processing, image sizing, and cropping.
• Work collaboratively with SVP of Global Creative, Art Director and Photographers to develop new concepts and ideas related to lighting, background choices, color processing, cropping and equipment needs for both flat and on-figure imagery on a seasonal or as-needed basis.
• Continuously develop knowledge regarding new design trends, innovation in the creative field, customer experiences and technology.
• Participate in the direction and execution of studio-based editorial marketing image creation as needed.
• Identify talent and develop leadership amongst digital techs and freelance teams.
• Maintain workflow to adhere to weekly/seasonal deadlines.

Contacts

Internal: Global Creative Teams, Digital Marketing, Project Management, Production, Channel Management, Fashion Office, Design, Internal divisions

External: Agency Partners and Creative Partners

Budgetary Responsibilities

N/A

Decision Making

Makes decisions re: day-to-day management of projects; creative selects; driving continual efforts to maintain elevated creative standards.

Resourcefulness & Creativity

Must be able to make decisions quickly; create new and innovative solutions when needed. Keen eye for product details, fit and a consumer-first mindset.

Work Environment

The environment is fast-paced and deadline driven. You will be primarily working on-set at our studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Qualifications & Experience

Experience

• 3-5 years professional experience with creative design
• Leading an on-set team a must
• Proven experience in a high volume, demanding e-commerce environment
• Expert knowledge of Capture One, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, In Design, Premiere), Figma, Excel and knowledge of shooting in studio and on location.
• Understanding of the latest lighting equipment, digital photography equipment, and applicable image processing programs.
• In-house and fashion experience, a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, Marketing or related concentration preferred.

Skills

• Understanding of the "on-set" experience and working with a team, including photographer and stylists, to create the best possible image.
• Enthusiastic personality in dealing with models and outside talent on-set; eager to form strong relationships with photographers and stylists.
• Ability and willingness to learn systems and processes.
• Great communicator and comfortable with inter-departmental collaboration.
• Pro-active attitude and keen eye for product detail.
• Understanding of the principles of photography.
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe In Design, Adobe Illustrator, Sketch is a plus.
• Understanding of latest digital trends, desktop and mobile is a must
• Great compositional skills.
• Self-motivated and capable of working collaboratively across multiple teams.
• Strong work ethic, and relentless commitment to quality and efficiency.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation

Pay Range: $82,500 — $117,100

PVH currently provides base salary ranges for all positions on job advertisements in the United States based on local requirements. These ranges are based on what PVH reasonably believes that it will pay an associate for their base salary for said position at the time of the posting. Individual compensation will ultimately be determined based on a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to qualifications, geographic location and other relevant skills.

PVH is committed to providing a market-competitive total rewards package to eligible associates, which includes diverse and robust health and insurance benefits to meet the varied needs of our associates and an above-market 401(k) contribution to help our associates save for retirement. We also offer career growth opportunities, empowering our associates to design their future at PVH.

Additional Compensation: This role is bonus eligible.

Benefits

Your Wellbeing is Our Priority:

At PVH, we offer competitive, cost-effective, and comprehensive benefit packages. We strive to provide options when it comes to your health, finances, and work-life balance. This includes:

Pay & Insurance

Competitive pay, bonus programs, best in class medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and more.

401(k)

An above-market 401(k) contribution to help our eligible associates save for retirement.

Flexible Workplace

Generous company-paid holidays, paid time off, hybrid working arrangements, volunteer opportunities, seasonal hours, and flexible work schedules.

Wellbeing Support

A variety of wellbeing tools and programs such as, Headspace membership, reimbursement for fitness memberships and/or digital meditation subscriptions, and the opportunity to earn up to $200 a year in rewards for exercising and participating in healthy activities.

Care.com Services

Access to services for childcare, elder care, adoption preparation, pet care, plus reimbursement for backup care when your regular plans fall through.

Education Assistance

Receive support for continued education including tuition reimbursement.

Associate Discount

Shop at our company outlets and e-commerce sites at a discount.

Please note, eligibility depends on employment status, location and length of time employed with PVH and our benefits may be subject to change.

Application

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

About PVH

We are brand builders who focus our passion and creativity to build Calvin Klein and TOMMY HIL