Sr. Director, Studio Creative Innovation

New York City, NY (On-site)

$200K/yr – $334K/yrSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Studio Reinvention & Vision
  • Reimagine the creative studio as an innovation lab that blends speed, scale, and storytelling.
  • Define a bold, modern vision for how content is captured, created, edited, and distributed across all customer touchpoints.
  • Integrate emerging technologies - including AI, CGI, real-time content capture, and automation - to streamline workflows and future-proof production capabilities.
  • Creative Direction & Storytelling Leadership
  • Lead end-to-end production for photography and video—from concept through post-production—across still life, on-figure, campaign, social, and experiential content.
  • Set and uphold a high creative standard to ensure all content is emotionally resonant, culturally relevant, and visually magnetic.
  • Collaborate with brand creative, marketing, and merchandising teams to translate seasonal narratives, trend stories, and key launches into compelling visual storytelling.
  • Fashion Photography Excellence
  • Define and elevate the creative vision for Fashion and Beauty photography, casting, and styling.

Requirements

  • Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in a related field are encouraged to apply.
  • This position requires heavy lifting, constant moving, remaining in a stationary position, and reaching with arms and hands.
  • Involves remaining in a stationary position for at least two consecutive hours, lifting at least 30 lbs. stooping, kneeling, crouching, and climbing ladders.
  • May involve reaching above eye level.
  • Requires close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
  • Able to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.

Benefits

  • Join a team where work is as rewarding as it is fun! We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment with competitive pay and benefits.
  • Enjoy comprehensive health and wellness coverage and a 401(k) match to invest in your future.
  • Prioritize your well-being with paid time off and eight paid holidays.
  • Grow your career with continuous learning and leadership development.
  • Plus, build community by joining one of our Colleague Resource Groups and make a difference through our volunteer opportunities.
  • Some additional benefits we offer include:
  • - Merchandise discounts
  • - Performance-based incentives
  • - Annual merit review
  • - Employee Assistance Program with mental health counseling and legal/financial advice
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Macy's is America’s store for life. The largest retail brand of Macy's, Inc. (NYSE:M) delivers quality fashion at affordable prices to customers at approximately 640 locations in 43 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Guam, as well as to customers in more than 100 international destinations through leading e-commerce site macys.com. Macy's inspires fashion exploration and discovery through the most desired family of exclusive brands for her, for him, for the home, and via our dynamic mobile and social platforms. We know the power of celebration, demonstrated through decades of memorable experiences created during Macy's 4th of July Fireworks® and Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows, and celebrity appearances. Macy's flagship stores – including New York City’s Herald Square – are internationally renowned and preeminent destinations for tourists. With the collective support of our customers and employees, Macy's builds community and helps make a difference in every market we serve, supporting local and national charities by giving nearly $50 million each year, plus 146,000 hours of volunteer service. For more than 160 years, Macy’s has, and continues to, make life shine brighter for our customers, colleagues, and communities.

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