Art Director

Job 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

·  Supporting and leading art direction for photo, video and TV shoots
·  Interpreting creative briefs and bringing ideas to life
·  Guiding photographers, food stylists and set teams to achieve the perfect shot
·  Building sets, choosing props, sourcing materials and creating styling guides
·  Keeping shoots running smoothly, on time and on vision

Creative Development

·  Producing mood boards, references and style inspiration
·  Researching competitor activity and market trends
·  Working with design and creative teams on campaign concepts
·  Maintaining brand consistency across all imagery and content

Shoot Delivery & Operations

·  Preparing shoot lists and prop requirements
·  Ensuring accurate representation of food in line with legal standards
·  Supporting post‑production, approvals and asset management
·  Communicating with internal teams and external suppliers
·  Managing props, set backgrounds and studio resources effectively

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who is:

·  Creatively driven with a strong eye for detail
·  Comfortable working in a fast‑paced studio environment
·  Confident communicating with creatives, suppliers and stakeholders
·  Skilled in presenting ideas and influencing decisions
·  Flexible, collaborative and full of fresh thinking
·  Technically competent with Mac or PC, including Photoshop and presentation tools
·  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.