Art Director (Temp to Perm)

Birdy Grey is a direct-to-consumer brand whose mission is to celebrate and elevate friendships during one of the most important milestones in a person’s life: THE WEDDING.

Founded in 2017 by best friends Grace Lee (CEO & Founder) and Monica Ashauer (President & Co-Founder), Birdy Grey offers affordable bridesmaid dresses starting at $100, and fun gifts and accessories for everyone in the bridal party. Brides and bridesmaids alike count on Birdy Grey for their most important day—so much so that we’ve dressed over half a million bridesmaids (and counting) in less than 5 years.

THE OPPORTUNITY: Art Director (Temp to Perm)

REPORTS TO: Creative Director

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with an office in New York, NY, Birdy Grey supports hybrid work for eligible roles. This role will work out of our DTLA office 2-3 days a week. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Birdy Grey is seeking an Art Director to help bring our creative vision to life. You will oversee multiple photoshoots and campaigns each quarter, collaborating with the Creative Director and Senior Creative Producer to execute innovative concepts. Your expertise in visual storytelling and strong leadership skills will ensure that all aspects of our campaigns – from art direction and styling to image selection – align with our brand identity.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead multiple campaigns each quarter, from concept to execution, including collaborating with the Creative Director and Marketing Director to bring photos and videos to life.
• Act as a key cross-functional partner across creative, marketing, and product initiatives.
• Develop and maintain guidelines for various types of shoots.
• Provide art direction and extensive moodboards and assist with styling in both studio and lifestyle shoots.
• Support in pre-production by providing direction for locations, models, props and everything in between.
• Create extensive shot lists inspired by high-level moodboards, working in conjunction with Creative Producer.
• Oversee image selection for all shoots in collaboration with the Creative Director, reviewing and approving final images to ensure they meet the brand's standards for quality, composition, and style.
• Oversee and direct freelancers on shoots.
• Collaborate with the social media team to create compelling social content, as needed.
• Act as the final approver for color correction and retouching of all products, providing insightful suggestions and guidance.
• Alongside the Creative Producer, help oversee budgets for shoots and campaigns to ensure cost effectiveness.

EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years of Art Director experience, preferably in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.
• BA in design, photography, visual arts, digital media, or a related field.
• Proficient with Apple products, CaptureOne, Adobe Creative Suite, Google Workspace, and KeyNote.
• Experience with DTC apparel, particularly in menswear and/or womenswear brands.
• On-set experience (specifically with live image selects and color correcting).
• Knowledge of best e-commerce practices.
• Possess an elevated, fashion-oriented eye for photography, lighting, and retouching.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinker who brings fresh, innovative ideas to life, comfortable with taking initiative to lead projects.
• Proactive problem solver, effective in troubleshooting and escalating issues as needed.
• Hardworking and willing to take on any task, big or small, with an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Experience in video art direction and/or editing.

WHY BIRDY GREY: BENEFITS & PERKS (for eligible Full-Time Employees)

• Competitive Compensation: Based on experience and performance + Annual Performance Bonus.
• Healthcare Benefits: 100% employer covered medical dental & vision plans, 50% spouse and dependent medical coverage + access to One Medical + Mental Health Benefits.
• Retirement: 401K + up to 4% match after 3 months.
• Generous PTO: Flexible Open PTO Policy + 11 paid holidays.
• Wellness: A monthly wellness day + $50 monthly wellness stipend + summer Fridays.
• Flexibility: Partial remote with a high level of autonomy and accountability + $50 monthly WIFI stipend.
• Employee Discount: Free bridesmaid dresses + 50% discounts on Birdy Grey products.
• Family Benefits: 3 months of paid parental leave.
• Purpose: Join in the success of a high-growth, 80% women, minority founded, early-stage startup by driving performance and building out new processes.

Highlights:

• Birdy Grey is #305 on Inc5000's List of Fastest Growing US Companies 2022.
• #22 on BuiltIn’s Best Startups to Work for in LA.
• Be part of a company innovating the $75B+ US wedding market (IBISWorld, 2019).
• Customers can participate in Birdy Grey’s giveback program with The Princess Project, a non-profit that provides prom dresses and accessories to teens in need.

Birdy Grey is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.