Beall’s – Celebrating 100 years!

Beall’s celebrated our 100th year anniversary in 2015! Come join a team rich in tradition that is ready to adapt and evolve with the ever changing retail landscape! We are a debt free, billion dollar organization with over 500 retail stores across 16 states. And with an eye to the future, we are continuing to enter new markets and build brand loyalty with an increasing customer base.

Stable and fiscally savvy, Beall’s has long been an organization that represents tradition, integrity and ever changing sustainability. Our headquarters are located in the beautiful and sunny Tampa Bay area in the heart of Florida… approximately one mile from the nearest beach. We live and breathe the Florida coastal lifestyle and we are looking for new talent to join our growing team!

Photo Art Director for Beall’s Department Stores

FUNCTION OF THE JOB

The ideal candidate should have a passion for photography, understand current style trends, love working in a team environment, have the ability to lead the creative process and understand the Florida lifestyle.

INTERACTION:

• Reports to Studio manager.
• Extensive interaction with Creative Department.
• Extensive interaction with freelance designers, photographers, stylists.
• Interaction with E-commerce staff, Advertising staff, Marketing staff, and Photo Studio staff.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES (Essential Functions):

• Develop creative concepts for seasonal themes and campaigns with team.
• Execute and proof creative materials on budget and on time.
• Art direct fashion / product photography per Bealls’ style guidelines.
• Attend weekly photo meetings to discuss merchant needs and design direction.
• Schedule all studio photography including fashion & product .
• Hire freelance stylists based on established photo budget.
• Give clear styling direction to free-lancers.
• Manage and update photography style guidelines.
• Drop in selections to layouts and post for review as needed.
• Participate in monthly photo review with the Creative Manager & Sr. Creative Director.
• Participate in seasonal creative conception & execution.
• Test seasonal colors each quarter for fashion and product sets.
• Manage, organize and source props.
• Scout & procure locations for seasonal lifestyle photography.
• Travel to location shoots within the state of Florida.
• Manage multiple studio sets.
• Meet all photo deadlines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Supervise, hire, train, develop, motivate and coach staff to achieve results. Will also be responsible for directing freelance photographers, stylist and Hair and Makeup artists.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must have ability to lift 50 pounds
• Full body rotation and mobility
• Must be able to see and distinguish color
• Fluent in English
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Must be able to spend 12 months out of the year working outdoors in the Florida climate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA or BS in photography, graphic design or advertising OR equivalent studio experience
• 5 years minimum art directing retail / catalog photography on and off figure
• Strong leadership abilities in a fast-paced work environment
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Knowledge of Capture One a plus