Visual Director, Elle Decor
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Job Location:
New York City, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 93000 - 110000
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Be Part of Whats Next
ELLE DECOR is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Visual Director to lead the brands visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of one of the worlds most influential design brands working at the intersection of interiors photography and culture.
About Hearst Magazines (Why Us)
Hearst Magazines portfolio of more than 30 iconic brands in the Cosmopolitan ELLE Esquire Good Housekeeping Harpers BAZAAR and Popular Mechanics inspires entertains and builds new and bold experiences for an engaged and growing audience across digital video social and print reaching nearly 130 million readers and site visitors each month. With sophisticated content creation cutting-edge technology and industry-leading data capabilities we make media and products that move people across all platforms. We are a global media company that publishes nearly 200 magazine editions and 175 websites around the worldand together we are shaping whats next.
Key Responsibilities (What You Are Doing)
- Commission photographers and produce interior portrait and still-life shoots for both print and digital platforms
- Collaborate with visual art and editorial teams to conceptualize and execute creative for photo shoots
- Attend and art-direct photo shoots on set ensuring alignment with brand aesthetic and editorial vision
- Research and cultivate relationships with established and emerging photography talent
- Source props and assist with set styling as needed
- Conduct in-depth photo research to support stories and editorial features
- Manage a team of Visual Editors providing clear direction and feedback
- Oversee budgets estimates invoices and contracts related to visual production
- Handle call sheets insurance documentation image processing and asset management
Qualifications (What Were Looking For)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in the visual or photo department of a magazine website or related outlet
- Deep passion for photography and interior design with strong industry connections
- Demonstrated experience producing and directing shoots across a range of formats
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
- Strong leadership communication and collaboration skills
- Solid track record of managing budgets and vendor relationships
- Self-starter with a sharp eye for detail and a high bar for quality
- Hybrid role based in NYC: 4 days per week in-office
Benefits (What We Offer)
- Work with the Best: Collaborate with top-tier professionals across media advertising tech fashion lifestyle and publishing shaping the future of these dynamic industries.
- Grow Your Skills: Unlock your potential with access to innovative training programs immersive workshops and exclusive industry events.
- Work-Life Harmony: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work empowering you to balance professional success with personal priorities.
- Foster Connection & Belonging: Join our Employee Resource Groups and help create a welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered.
- Wellness First: Prioritize your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance from Day 1.
- Plan for Your Financial Future: Enjoy competitive financial perks including a 401(k) plan with a generous company match.
The base salary for this role is between $93000 - $110000. The actual base pay offered is dependent upon many factors such as: transferable skills work experience business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Hearst is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
This is a position covered under the Writers Guild of America East Collective Bargaining Agreement.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- CSS
- Adobe After Effects
- InVision
- HTML5
- Visual Design
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Design Thinking
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Sketch
- Adobe Indesign
About Company
Hearst Television (HTV) owns and/or operates 35 television and two radio stations serving 27 media markets across 39 states reaching over 22 million U.S. television households. HTV is recognized as one of the industry's premier broadcasting companies and has been honored with numerous ... View more
