Senior Photo Art Director - Contract

About Ruggable

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. They pride themselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. Ruggable is venture-backed and owns a patented washable rug design that’s disrupting the home décor industry. Their mission is to empower customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don’t compromise on function. If you’re passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, this is the place for you.

Job Summary

As Ruggable's brand continues to scale, the volume and complexity of their photography have grown significantly — from seasonal campaigns and product launches to high-performing e-commerce and performance creative. This is a contract Senior Photo Art Director role, bringing someone on to be part of the next evolution of the Ruggable brand across its photo ecosystem. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who can operate independently, lead on-set with authority, and partner cross-functionally to translate brand strategy into world-class execution.

What You’ll Do

• Lead art direction for select campaigns, launches, and high-priority shoots.
• Develop strong visual POVs grounded in brand strategy and product storytelling.
• Direct studio and location shoots with confidence and clarity.
• Elevate composition, lighting, casting, styling, and spatial storytelling.
• Partner with Performance and Growth teams to ensure assets support conversion.
• Collaborate closely with Production, Styling, Merchandising, and Copy teams.
• Drive post-production feedback and final asset quality.
• Help refine and strengthen evolving visual standards.

What You’ll Need to Have

Required:

• 8–10+ years of photo art direction experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume e-commerce and lifestyle campaigns.
• A portfolio that reflects strong taste, restraint, and consistency.
• Ability to balance scalable production with brand elevation.
• Clear, confident on-set leadership presence.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Based in Los Angeles and comfortable directing on set.

Preferred:

• Interiors background.
• Experience working in a DTC or fast-paced brand environment.
• Graphic design background.

Contract Details

• Compensation: $100–$130/hr (1099 contract)
• Duration: 8 months+, with potential to extend
• Location: Los Angeles (Hybrid / On-Set Required)

Company Culture & Policies

At Ruggable, competitive compensation and benefits packages are offered. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and hiring a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Information for California residents is available via a provided link. Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes.