Description
✨ Art Director (Food) – Studio, Marketing – Deeside
Grade: B
Location: Deeside
Department: Marketing – Studio
Reports to: Photography Manager / Senior Art Director
Are you a visual storyteller with a passion for food, photography and beautifully crafted imagery?
We’re looking for a highly creative Art Director (Food) to join our busy in‑house Studio team and help shape the look and feel of our brand across packaging, digital, in‑store and beyond.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to grow into a fully independent Art Director. You’ll work alongside photographers, stylists, designers and senior creatives — learning on the job while taking ownership of shoots, crafting ideas and producing stand‑out visual content that inspires our customers.
🌟 What You’ll Be Doing
As our Art Director, you’ll play a hands‑on role in the full creative process, including:
Shoot Planning & Art Direction
1. Supporting and leading art direction for photo, video and TV shoots
2. Interpreting creative briefs and bringing ideas to life
3. Guiding photographers, food stylists and set teams to achieve the perfect shot
4. Building sets, choosing props, sourcing materials and creating styling guides
5. Keeping shoots running smoothly, on time and on vision
Creative Development
6. Producing mood boards, references and style inspiration
7. Researching competitor activity and market trends
8. Working with design and creative teams on campaign concepts
9. Maintaining brand consistency across all imagery and content
Shoot Delivery & Operations
10. Preparing shoot lists and prop requirements
11. Ensuring accurate representation of food in line with legal standards
12. Supporting post‑production, approvals and asset management
13. Communicating with internal teams and external suppliers
14. Managing props, set backgrounds and studio resources effectively
💡 What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who is:
15. Creatively driven with a strong eye for detail
16. Comfortable working in a fast‑paced studio environment
17. Confident communicating with creatives, suppliers and stakeholders
18. Skilled in presenting ideas and influencing decisions
19. Flexible, collaborative and full of fresh thinking
20. Technically competent with Mac or PC, including Photoshop and presentation tools
21. Experienced in (or keen to develop skills in) commercial photography studios
A Higher National Diploma in graphics, photography or an art-related subject is preferred.
Why Join Us?
You’ll get the chance to make a real impact on how our brand shows up visually — from packaging that customers pick up every day to seasonal campaign photography seen nationwide. It’s a creative, hands-on role with the support and mentorship needed to help you grow into a confident, independent Art Director.