Art Director - Product Imagery at Skill

Overview Placement Type: Temporary Salary: $60-65 Hourly Start Date: 01.05.2026 We are seeking a experienced Art Director with a strong technical background in 3D/CGI and advanced product photography for our leading Tech client. This role drives the creative vision and production execution for all static imagery of core consumer hardware products, ensuring aesthetic quality, technical accuracy, and alignment with Industrial Design (ID) and Color, Material, and Finish (CMF) standards.This is a partial onsite/hybrid position ( 2 - 3 days/week) based out of the Bay area,CAResponsibilities: Creative Direction: Lead the creative direction and execution of high-fidelity static imagery, encompassing both practical studio photography and complex 3D renders (including orthography and "white world" scenes).Production Management: Art direct Creative and Production teams, guiding the editing and revision process to ensure the final assets meet campaign objectives and brand consistency.ID/CMF Negotiation: Serve as the creative liaison, driving imagery revisions based on brand narrative while negotiating on behalf of the creative execution against critical ID/CMF priorities in the product design space.Technical Articulation: Provide a strong creative point of view with a technical understanding of CGI Look Development. Must be able to direct and articulate how to modify/shape lighting direction across mixed media for artistic consistency.Asset Governance: Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to uphold global CMF standards, and build asset toolkits to support higher-level brand guidelines for downstream partners. Required Skills:Proven experience in Art Direction and production management for product imagery, ideally within the consumer electronics/hardware sector.CGI & Photography Expertise: Expertise in 3D/CGI Look Development, advanced photography techniques, and technical mastery of orthography renders.Product Alignment: Deep knowledge and application of Color, Material, Finish (CMF) standards, demonstrated through direct collaboration with Industrial Design (ID) teams.Expertise in Adobe Photoshop. (C4D/Redshift is a plus). If you excel at blending technical accuracy with compelling creative execution, apply now! Compensation Range: $60 -65/hr DOE The range provided is our reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower, based on factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and location.