Free People · 2 days ago
Free People Still Life Art Director
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expFree People is a lifestyle brand that focuses on creating a unique customer experience through compelling visual storytelling. The Still Life Art Director is responsible for managing a team and collaborating with various departments to ensure that all product imagery aligns with the brand's identity and marketing objectives.
ApparelBlogging PlatformsE-CommerceFashionInternetRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Acts as a visual brand steward, ensuring all still life imagery consistently reflects company values, and aesthetic standards
Partners with Creative, Merchandising, and Marketing teams to translate brand storytelling into compelling still life concepts that resonate with the FP customer
Develops a deep understanding of product, seasonal narratives, and customer insights to inform styling decisions that feel authentic, elevated, and commercially relevant
Leverages tools, references, and production resources to stay informed on campaigns, launches, and omni-channel needs, ensuring visual consistency across platforms
Leads by example in visual storytelling, styling excellence, and on-set collaboration
Directs and mentors stylists, photographers, and creative partners to foster a collaborative, high-performing creative environment
Facilitates creative reviews, pre-production meetings, and on-set walkthroughs to align on styling direction, trends, and brand priorities
Provides constructive feedback and guidance to elevate team skill sets and maintain a high standard of execution across all still life content
Champions an inclusive, people-first creative culture that values collaboration, respect, and diverse perspectives
Builds strong cross-functional partnerships with Merchandising, Creative Strategy, Production, and Marketing teams to ensure alignment from concept through execution
Communicates visual insights, trend observations, and creative opportunities to leadership and Home Office partners
Represents still life creative within internal forums, contributing ideas, solutions, and best practices that support broader brand initiatives
Qualification
Required
Love for the FP brand
6+ years experience in still life styling and art direction
3+ years experience being a team leader
Ability to travel occasionally
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
PTO
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Much more
Company
Free People
Free People is an online clothing store.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Allison Mcghee
Business Assistant to the CEO of Free People and Global CEO of Urban Outfitters Group
Ana Hartl
Chief Creative Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
Chicago Tribune
2026-01-07
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