Art Director - FTC

We are THG, a global e‑commerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition. Our portfolio includes leading retailers and brands such as LOOKFANTASTIC, Myprotein, ESPA, Perricone MD, and Cult Beauty. From Manchester to New York, we are powered by a team of over 2 500 people who work together, lead by example, and think BIG.

Responsible for day‑to‑day art direction, on‑set leadership, and quality control of Disney photography (and support on video execution where required) at THG Studios. This role is a key brand guardian, partnering closely with the Creative Lead and THG crews to deliver globally consistent, seasonal, and channel‑ready imagery that meets strict Disney guidelines. You will be the day‑to‑day person on set and report to the Head of Art Direction.

• Act as the direct day‑to‑day liaison with the Disney Creative Lead on set and through pre and post production.
  Serve as a brand guardian within THG Studios, ensuring all imagery adheres to Disney guidelines and pre‑agreed creative direction.
  Lead clear, confident creative decision‑making on set while maintaining a collaborative working environment.
• Execute briefs in collaboration with Creative Lead, Producer, Photographer, and crew to ensure all creative requirements are captured on‑set, including:
  • lighting approach and references
  • propping and set build requirements
  • styling
  • shot list priorities and spec requirements (formats, crops, etc)
• Partner with creative lead to support seasonal campaign concepting where required.
• Direct and QC daily photography for the lifestyle workstream, ensuring consistent execution and alignment to agreed briefs.
  Direct models confidently on shoots in studio and on location ensuring performance, posing, and brand tone are appropriate.
  Demonstrate expertise in directing child models, creating a safe, supportive environment while achieving required expressions, gestures, and storytelling.
  Be a core part of the QC process on PDP photography (acting as a brand guardian for the style guides), ensuring imagery is on‑brand and commercially effective, and adapting/growing the style guides when necessary.
• Work seamlessly with photographers, producers, styling, and studio crew to deliver high‑quality output at pace.
  Maintain strong on‑set communication, ensuring clarity on priorities, changes, and speed of delivery.
  Participate in and support test days on set, contributing to visual brand evolution.
• Regularly take part in photography wash‑ups with the Creative Lead to drive alignment, improve quality, and demonstrate best practices across shoots.
  Identify any issues on‑set (brief clarity, set build, styling, lighting, workflow) and propose practical fixes.
  Constantly seek innovation and newness in photography execution, within Disney brand guidelines.
• Ensure on‑brand execution across both photography streams when applicable, partnering with shoot and post teams to maintain product accuracy with Disney guidelines.

• Proven on‑set art direction experience within eCommerce, retail, or brand storytelling environments.
• Strong client‑facing communication skills and confident liaising with other creative team members.
• Demonstrated experience directing models, including strong experience directing child models.
• Excellent understanding of shoot fundamentals: lighting, composition, styling, set build, and on‑set production at speed without compromise in quality.
• High attention to detail with the ability to QC and make shot selects at pace.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively with photographers and production crews.
• Comfortable working longer shoot days when needed and adapting quickly to changes on set.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite, 5 days per week at THG Studios.
• Core Adobe Creative Suite skills:
  InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop.
• Strong awareness of Disney films, characters, and references (historic and current).

• Experience supporting seasonal campaign concepting.
• Working knowledge of video shoot process.

• Brand‑first mindset with calm, decisive leadership on set.
• Highly organised – clear priorities, fast…