Art Director — Editorial Photography & Motion

Maison Sportiefs | Sportiefs Matcha

About Us

Sportiefs Matcha is a premium matcha collection under Maison Sportiefs, a lifestyle and wellness brand bringing together sport, culture, and everyday rituals.

We believe in creating experiences that extend beyond the product itself. Our creative approach emphasizes thoughtful design, refined aesthetics, and compelling visual storytelling.

As we continue developing our visual identity, we’re looking for an Art Director who can bring original concepts to life through photography, motion, and experimental visual production.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly creative, detail-oriented Art Director with expertise in editorial product photography, stop-motion animation, and mixed-media content production.

This is a hands-on creative position for someone who can take an idea from initial concept through production and final delivery.

The ideal candidate combines a strong artistic perspective with technical production skills and an understanding of premium consumer brands.

You’ll help shape the visual direction of Sportiefs Matcha across digital campaigns, product launches, e-commerce, and social media.

We are particularly interested in creatives who enjoy experimenting with composition, lighting, movement, textures, and unconventional storytelling techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Direction & Concept Development

• Develop original creative concepts for product campaigns, seasonal launches, and digital storytelling.
• Translate brand references, mood boards, and creative briefs into distinctive visual concepts.
• Establish cohesive visual direction across photography, video, and motion projects.
• Explore innovative approaches to product presentation, animation, and visual storytelling.

Editorial Photography & Studio Production

• Conceptualize, style, and execute editorial product photography.
• Produce high-quality still-life imagery for website, e-commerce, advertising, and social platforms.
• Direct studio lighting, composition, backgrounds, props, and set styling.
• Capture product details, textures, and packaging with precision.
• Create visually compelling imagery while maintaining accurate product representation.

Motion & Mixed-Media Production

• Develop and produce stop-motion sequences, mixed-media animations, and short-form brand films.
• Combine photography, video, animation, and experimental techniques to create engaging visual content.
• Direct product movement, transitions, and visual effects.
• Edit and refine content for digital campaigns, website features, and social media.
• Experiment with creative production techniques that elevate traditional product advertising.

Post-Production & Creative Execution

• Oversee photo retouching, color correction, video editing, and animation.
• Maintain consistency in visual quality across all deliverables.
• Prepare final assets in appropriate formats for websites, digital advertising, and social media.
• Manage production timelines, creative assets, and project deliverables.
• Collaborate with additional photographers, stylists, editors, or other creatives when required.

Qualifications & Experience

• A strong portfolio demonstrating editorial product photography, art direction, and visual storytelling.
• Experience producing stop-motion, mixed-media animation, or experimental motion content.
• Strong understanding of studio lighting, composition, color, texture, and product styling.
• Proficiency with professional photography and video equipment.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, and/or After Effects, or equivalent professional software.
• Ability to independently conceptualize, shoot, edit, and deliver creative projects.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple creative deliverables.
• Excellent attention to detail and a refined visual aesthetic.
• Experience creating campaigns for beverage, beauty, fashion, wellness, or lifestyle brands is highly desirable.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re interested in someone who:

• Has a distinctive creative perspective and a strong visual portfolio.
• Understands how to make everyday products feel visually compelling.
• Can balance artistic experimentation with commercial brand objectives.
• Enjoys working with lighting, textures, movement, and unexpected compositions.
• Takes ownership of projects from concept through execution.
• Brings fresh ideas rather than relying exclusively on existing creative trends.
• Understands the importance of maintaining a cohesive brand identity.

Creative Focus

Projects may include

• Editorial product photography and studio campaigns
• Stop-motion product animations
• Mixed-media brand films
• E-commerce product imagery
• Product launch campaigns
• Short-form motion content
• Creative set design and product styling
• Website visuals and digital advertising assets

How to Apply

Please submit the following to [email protected]:

• Your portfolio or website showcasing relevant creative work.
• Examples of editorial product photography, stop-motion, or mixed-media projects.
• A brief introduction describing your creative background and areas of expertise.
• Your location, availability, and preferred working arrangement.

Email subject: Art Director Application — Your Name

We are especially interested in portfolios that demonstrate originality, technical execution, and a thoughtful approach to visual storytelling.

We look forward to discovering creatives who can help bring the Sportiefs Matcha visual world to life.

Pay: From $1,000.00 per month

Work Location: Remote