Art Director

Description

About Us

At FreshDirect, we are reinventing the grocery experience. Since day one, our mission has been simple: bring the best, freshest food directly from the farm to people's home - faster, fresher, and smarter than anyone else.

We are not just a food company - we are a technology powered, customer obsessed team building the most innovative end to end food supply chain in the industry. From proprietary routing systems to our state-of-the-art fulfillment center, every part of our business is designed to deliver unmatched quality, convenience and care.

We partner directly with farmers, fishermen, and artisans to source the highest quality ingredients, then use smart data, automation, and logistics to get them to our customers' door at peak freshness. It's grocery shopping reimagined and we are just getting started.

If you are passionate about innovation, care about what people eat, and want to be part of a team doing what no one else is doing, come build future of food with us.

Position Summary

The Art Director of Visual Content oversees all aspects of visual content production for a well-known e-commerce food brand-including photography, video, and digital asset management. This role is responsible for producing high-quality editorial and product imagery, managing the in-house photo studio, and ensuring visual consistency across all media platforms. The role also leads the documentation of events and producer stories, contributing significantly to brand storytelling and marketing initiatives.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Manage the brand's in-house photo studio and staff, including full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees (e.g., Associate Photographer - Merchandise and Photo Studio Assistant).
• Lead all still and motion content creation, including editorial/lifestyle photography, product shots for the website, and branded video content.
• Produce documentary-style content, including "producer stories" from local farms and food production facilities. (Photography)
• Photograph and film company events, community engagements, and other internal initiatives as needed. (Primarily In-house)
• Oversee all phases of post-production, ensuring consistency, quality, and timely delivery of visual assets.
• Manage the digital asset management system including:
  • Organization and metadata tagging
  • User permissions and account access
  • Image gallery structure and archive upkeep

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in photography, Film & Video Production, or equivalent practical experience
• Strong portfolio required
• Minimum 10 years of experience in digital studio photography
• 10 years of advanced retouching experience using Adobe Photoshop
• Proven experience in managing video and photo production workflows
• 10+ years of experience with CaptureOne or similar tethered shooting software
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems
• 5+ years of experience managing studio or shoot teams
• 5+ years of experience in food photography, food styling, or food preparation

Salary Range: Up to $150,000.00 per year

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Be at the forefront of data-driven transformation in a fast-scaling, customer-centric organization.
• Influence core business strategies and see the tangible impact of your work on customer experience and company growth.
• Work with a passionate team that values curiosity, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits - we take care of our people so they can do their best work.
• Time Off: PTO, Safe & Sick Time, and Paid Holidays.
• Health Benefits: Medical, vision, dental and voluntary disability benefits.
• Financial Benefits: 401(k) + employer match and life insurance.
• Location: Our state-of-the-art campus is located in the Bronx, featuring an on-site gym, cafeteria and an employee market. We offer free on-site parking and provide an employee shuttle service from nearby MTA stations.
• People Investment: We offer job training to our operations and transportation team members to facilitate career advancement. Additionally, we invest in leadership development programs that provide opportunities for professional growth. We have also partnered with local colleges to offer tuition discounts.
• Perks: Employees can take advantage of a 20% employee discount on online orders and at our wine store.
• Our on-site employee market showcases our products at substantial markdowns.
• Additionally, we organize vendor spotlights and engagement events that give employees the opportunity to experience our products firsthand.

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