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. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our 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, keep reading!

Job Summary:

As our brand continues to scale, the volume and complexity of our photography has grown significantly — from seasonal campaigns and product launches to high-performing ecommerce and performance creative.

We’re bringing on a Contract Senior Photo Art Director to be a part of the next evolution of the Ruggable brand across our 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 to ensure assets support conversion
Collaborate closely with Production, Styling, Merchandising, and Copy
Drive post-production feedback and final asset quality
Help refine and strengthen our evolving visual standards

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

8–10+ years of photo art direction experience
Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume ecommerce and lifestyle campaigns
A portfolio that reflects strong taste, restraint, and consistency
Experience working in a DTC or fast-paced brand environment
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

Contract Details:

$100–$130/hr
6-12 month contract, contract, potential to extend
Los Angeles (Hybrid / On-Set Required)

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.

To all recruitment agencies: Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Senior Photo Art Director - Contract

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