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ELLE DECOR is seeking a visionary and highly experienced Visual Director to lead the brand’s visual storytelling across print and digital platforms. This is a unique opportunity to shape the visual identity of one of the world’s 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 U.S.—including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Esquire, Good Housekeeping, Harper’s 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 world—and together, we are shaping what’s 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 We’re 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 $93,000 - $110,000. 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.
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About Hearst
As one of the nation’s largest global, diversified information, services and media companies, Hearst has been leading with purpose and integrity and innovating for more than a century. With a mission to inform audiences and improve lives, the company’s portfolio includes global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; Hearst Transportation, which includes CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing the maintenance of jets and helicopters; 35 television stations; 24 daily and 52 weekly newspapers; more than 200 magazine editions around the world and ownership in cable television networks A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN.
Leading with purpose, Hearst is always moving forward. With a commitment to the highest quality in our products and services, we’re investing in healthcare solutions to help improve patient outcomes and technology that curbs emissions. Our brands are providing vital analysis, data and software to the global financial services industry; delivering important service and investigative journalism; and inspiring audiences with sports and entertainment programming. And we are dedicated to serving the communities it operates in, both civically and philanthropically.
What you'll do
- The Visual Director will commission and produce various photo shoots while collaborating with teams to ensure alignment with the brand's aesthetic. They will also manage a team of Visual Editors and oversee all aspects of visual production.
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