Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

TPS Group Holdings, a family of brands including The Paper Store, Uncharted and Gifts & More, is all about transforming daily routines into joyful escapes that inspire and surprise. Our mission is to connect with every customer through carefully chosen products, immersive shopping experiences, and service that goes the extra mile—creating a space that sparks joy with every visit.

Position Overview: The Photo Art Director brings a strong background in photography -led retail catalog design, excellent typography, and thrives on a fast-paced, hands-on team. This role provides creative expertise and direction for brand imagery across marketing and web: catalogs, direct mail, in-store signage and flyers, social media, logos, email, and site assets—delivered on time and within budget. The Art Director also leads concepting, direction, and execution for photo shoots, presents concepts to executives, and collaborates closely to adapt ideas to The Paper Store’s brand model. The Art Director reports directly to the Creative Director.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be a TPS brand ambassador, championing creativity, collaboration, and a positive, solutions-oriented culture.
• Oversee all aspects of brand imagery and photography, ensuring creative output aligns with brand standards, marketing strategy, and sales objectives.
• Direct the concept, layout, and execution of seasonal catalogs—from photo vignette planning and page design to typography and pre-press production.
• Partner with Marketing, Merchandising, and Buying to craft visually compelling concepts that bring merchandise stories to life and resonate with our customer.
• Elevate the overall brand aesthetic by collaborating with the VP of Marketing and Creative Director on visual direction for The Paper Store and its sub-brands.
• Lead, inspire, and develop the Photo Studio team of graphic and web designers—providing feedback, mentoring, and growth opportunities to ensure creative excellence.
• Art direct photo shoots, providing clear creative direction and ensuring imagery meets campaign and brand goals; train other team members to oversee select shoots as needed.
• Manage external freelance and contract photographers; assess future team needs, build scalable processes, and oversee photo budgets and vendor partnerships.
• Champion creative operations—maintaining budgets, timelines, and resources while fostering innovation and accountability.
• Generate enthusiasm and collaboration within the design studio; encourage smart risk-taking, fresh ideas, and continuous improvement.
• Partner on go-to-market (GTM) strategies, ensuring creative assets align with key brand and seasonal objectives.
• Establish criteria and procedures that promote speed, quality, and consistency across all creative deliverables.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 6+ years of experience in an imagery role, preferably within a retail or fashion editorial environment.
• Proactive, assertive leader comfortable working in a highly collaborative cross-functional environment.
• Demonstrated talent for high-caliber creative catalog concepting with eye for detail. Proven ability to translate complex design challenges into clear customer-friendly experiences.
• Management skills leading a studio team of creatives at various levels
• Retail/fashion editorial experience preferred; ecommerce experience a plus
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, teamwork-based environment
• Strong communication skills – in writing, verbally and through presentations to Executives
• Strong technical skills, CS5 or above – Expert in Photoshop and InDesign.
• Positive, collaborative, flexible and energetic attitude a must
• Ability to work 4+ days/week at the Corporate Office in Acton, MA

TPS Group Holdings is an equal-opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law

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