Sr. Designer, Photo Art Direction

Sr. Designer, Photo Art Direction

Location: Eden Prairie, MN, United States

Date Posted: Oct 7, 2026

Req ID: 2026-2600

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At Shutterfly, we make life's experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That's why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.

Position Summary:

About You: You're a strong designer who finds tremendous satisfaction in bringing creative concepts to life with your strong aesthetic expertise. You have an eye for photo art direction and can think strategically. You are enthusiastic and thrive in a high-volume, quick turnaround environment. High-quality and attention to detail are a given in your work. You welcome creative collaboration but are also comfortable working solo. You have demonstrated omni-channel marketing design experience in retail/ecommerce, with expertise in photo art direction and campaign concepting. You have the capability, capacity, and drive to hit the ground running.

About Us: We're a Creative Department looking for the right Designer to join our in-house team of ego-free misfits. Our creatives are enthusiastic and high-functioning, thriving in a highly collaborative, many times quick-turn environment. Positive vibes only. Well, at least 93% of the time (we're only human).

About the Role: Senior Designer works within our Creative Department to create Campaigns and Lead photo art direction in a high-volume, quick-turnaround environment. You must be able to take direction, effectively collaborate with teammates across disciplines to clarify requirements, goals, expectations, and timelines. Organization and multi-tasking abilities as well as excellence in communication are essential for this position. This role reports into the Manager, Associate Creative Director and needs to be local to our photo studio in Eden Prairie.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create and concept campaigns throughout different seasons.
• Lead photo art direction across campaigns as well as new products.
• Juggle a mix of quick-turnaround projects, often with overlapping priorities and urgency.
• Show professionalism in all aspects of your daily tasks.
• Be self-motivated, flexible, and able to thrive in ambiguity.
• Continually adopt new tools and practices as the work evolves.
• Manage work tasks, functions using department's project management tool.

Minimum Requirements:

• Required education, experience, and eligibility qualifications-
• 8+ years' design experience, with an affinity for Photo Art Direction
• Portfolio to example your skills and aesthetic.
• Portfolio must show examples of print and Photo Art Direction.
• Excellent type and layout skills paired with a strong design aesthetic.
• Must have expertise in Adobe CC.
• Preferred education, experience, and eligibility qualifications-
• Bachelor Degree in Design, Advertising or Fine Arts highly preferred, but will accept equivalent experience or related studies in lieu of formal education.
• Agency experience a plus.
• Print experience is desired.
• Figma understanding is desired, must have willingness to learn.

Other (knowledge, skills, and abilities):

• Ability to prioritize workloads and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Be self-motivated and a thoughtful, yet quick solutions-oriented and collaborative problem solver.
• Highly organized with a clear and responsive communication style.
• Great attention to detail.
• Patience and infectious, positive attitude with a collaborative approach.
• Low ego, balanced with confidence and a healthy sense of personal drive, ambition and ownership.
• A great attitude and flexibility towards business and its ever-changing, sometimes ambiguous nature.
• Sense of humor and the ability to have fun doing what you love.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it's the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.The compensation package for this role is based on multiple factors, such as job level, responsibilities, location, and candidate experience. The base pay ranges included below are specific to the locations listed, and may not be applicable to other locations.

Minnesota: [$80,000-$95,750]

This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled.

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