
SalaryGuide is hiring: Creative Director of Photography & Visual Storytelling (V
SalaryGuide, Spartanburg, SC, US
Responsibilities
- Define the visual identity and photographic direction for MAP across all divisions
- Develop cohesive campaign aesthetics for publishing, fashion, civic, and community initiatives
- Lead creative direction for photoshoots, field documentation, and brand storytelling
- Establish visual style guides (lighting, tone, composition, color architecture)
- Ensure all photography complies with youth safeguarding and consent protocols
- Oversee photographer coordination, shot lists, mood boards, and post-production standards
- Develop archival documentation systems for long-term institutional storytelling
- Collaborate with communications and policy teams for public-facing materials
Requirements
- Background in photography, visual arts, documentary storytelling, or creative direction
- Demonstrated experience leading visual campaigns or documentary projects
- Strong understanding of lighting, composition, and narrative sequencing
- Experience working with vulnerable populations preferred
- Knowledge of consent, release forms, and safeguarding best practices
- Portfolio demonstrating visual coherence and storytelling depth
- Founding leadership role
- Structured engagement (minimum 5–10 hours per week for executive volunteer track; scalable during campaign cycles)
Preferred
- Experience with nonprofit or civic storytelling
- Familiarity with brand systems and visual identity architecture
- Experience leading multidisciplinary creative teams
- Understanding of trauma-informed visual representation
- Proficiency in post-production workflows and digital asset management