Visuals Director - Dwell

Role overview

Dwell’s Visuals Director is responsible for leading Dwell’s award-winning photo and video program. They are responsible for all aspects of photo shoot production across print and digital platforms, including video program. Candidates should have excellent editorial judgment and a strong ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once. A broad knowledge of industry teams and talent connections are a must, i.e. experienced relationships with photographers, video producers, video editors, etc. The Visual Director will propel forward a unique photo legacy rooted in Dwell’s Fruit Bowl Manifesto, with an astounding roster of the industry's top creative talent, and they will continue to champion a new generation of diverse and emerging photographers.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Creative Director to uphold and advance the visual identity of the brand.

• Help guide Dwell’s creative vision for the photo and video program, which includes home tours, portraiture, object-based journalism, and short-form video and motion for social, –carrying forward Dwell’s legacy of genre-changing photography.

• Help set the creative strategy for best allocation of resources 

• Lead all aspects of custom photo and video shoot production, such as commissioning photographers, communicating with the editorial and creative team, and liaising with vendors and subjects to ensure a successful shoot and implementation across all Dwell platforms.

• Ensure shoot schedules on a rolling basis and communicate deadlines in Dwell’s workflow tools with transparency.

• Commission new and diverse talent while maintaining existing contributor relationships.

• Oversee budgets, manage contracts, and maintain usage rights for all visual production. 

• Initiate assignments, complete briefs and call sheets, and approve invoices.

• Manage day to day production workflow, including assignments, photo team workload, and quality of creative for print and digital (based on editorial intent).

• Coordinating photo selections, manage the post-production process, and delivery of assets.

• Oversee photo research and image selection for print and digital stories.

• Conduct visual research, create mood boards, and pitch ideas

• Manage and mentor junior members of the photo and video team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 6+ years of work experience in media or relevant fields

• 5+ years of experience producing and art directing photo/video shoots

• A genuine interest in interiors, architecture and design is a significant plus

• Highly organized, excellent communication skills

• A meticulous eye for detail

• Ability to contribute to editorial decisions and develop visual stories

• A strong network of photographers, video editors, and photo agents.

• The ability to produce content under heavy deadline pressure.

• Handling a dynamic environment, managing multiple projects calmly, and effectively.

Benefits & Perks
  

• Medical, dental, vision & life insurance
• Fitness Reimbursement 
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote - work from anywhere!
• Parental leave
• Matching 401k
• Equity package