Contract Senior Photo Art Director

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

Compensation:

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

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.

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