<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an Art Director on behalf of a leading global e-commerce apparel and lifestyle brand committed to providing customers with high-quality, stylish, and affordable essentials. This role plays a key part in defining and evolving the creative direction and visual identity for product imagery and digital presentation across multiple platforms. Reporting to the Creative Director, this role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams to develop imaging guidelines, elevate visual standards, and ensure brand consistency across all customer-facing content.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Location</strong>: Midtown Manhattan, NYC (onsite)</p><p><strong>Duration</strong>: 4-month contract</p><p><strong>Hours</strong>: 40 hours/week</p><p><strong>Pay Rate: </strong>$60-62/hour</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the creation and implementation of comprehensive imaging guidelines, including mood, posing, hair/makeup, facial expressions, lighting, and composition to maintain brand consistency across multiple studio locations.</li><li>Establish and document formal standards for background colors, visual guardrails, and photography techniques to ensure cohesive visual identity.</li><li>Develop and facilitate training programs for studio teams and creative partners to drive seamless adoption of new guidelines.</li><li>Refresh and maintain Customer Experience (CX) documentation, collaborating with operations to ensure scalable processes for ongoing updates.</li><li>Create seasonal styling templates to ensure consistency across all collections and seasonal campaigns.</li><li>Partner with brand and creative teams to develop e-commerce brand guidelines that complement existing editorial standards and unify the visual language.</li><li>Conduct end-to-end customer journey reviews to identify gaps and opportunities for improving the brand experience.</li><li>Collaborate with studio, product, brand, and CX teams to maintain high creative standards and ensure brand alignment throughout the process.</li></ul>
