Senior Director, Image Capture

Executive Talent Acquisition Professional

Senior Director of Image Capture - Ashley Furniture Industries

Ashley is America's largest furniture manufacturer and a global retail leader. We've been committed to delivering beautiful, quality home furnishings at an accessible price point for over 75 years. Now, we're evolving our brand to meet the changing lifestyles of today's consumers. This is an exciting time to join the team and make a real impact. You'll be part of a transformation, working with passionate professionals who are reshaping an industry and creating meaningful connections between our products and the lives they enhance.

Position Overview

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking an experienced Sr. Director of Image Capture to elevate our visual content across photography, CGI, and AI technologies. Reporting directly to the VP of Creative, this senior leadership role is responsible for aligning teams across the US, Vietnam, India, and China around shared standards and unified processes. This leader will set the visual bar, champion quality and consistency, and drive efficiency through scalable systems that support global growth while ensuring a cohesive look and feel worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

Global Visual Leadership & Strategy

Elevate visual content standards across photography, CGI, and AI-generated imagery

Align image capture teams across multiple countries (US, Vietnam, India, and China) around shared standards

Set and maintain the visual bar for all image capture activities across AFI brands

Develop comprehensive visual guidelines that ensure brand consistency worldwide

Process Development & Documentation

Build unified processes for image capture across all global locations

Document and create replicable creative processes for scalable implementation

Develop systematic approaches that drive efficiency and support business growth

Create standardized workflows that maintain quality while increasing output capacity

Lead and inspire large, geographically distributed teams focused on innovative creative work

Champion quality and consistency across all image capture initiatives

Mentor and develop team leaders in each regional location

Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing across global teams

Technology & Innovation

Drive adoption of emerging technologies in photography, CGI, and AI imagery

Evaluate and implement new tools and techniques to enhance creative capabilities

Stay current with industry trends and integrate cutting-edge solutions

Balance innovation with established quality standards and brand requirements

Qualifications

Experience & Background

10+ years of senior leadership experience in visual content creation, photography, or related fields

Proven track record leading and inspiring large teams focused on innovative creative work

Experience managing global, multi-location creative operations

Background in photography, CGI, digital imaging, or visual content production

Experience in retail, furniture, consumer goods, or similar industries preferred

Core Competencies

Expertise in photography, CGI, and emerging AI imaging technologies

Strong understanding of visual brand standards and consistency requirements

Advanced knowledge of image capture workflows and production processes

Excellent project management and process documentation skills

Proficiency with industry-standard software and emerging creative tools

Leadership Skills

Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire large, diverse creative teams

Strong cross-cultural communication and collaboration capabilities

Excellent presentation skills with ability to communicate vision to senior leadership

Strategic thinking combined with hands-on operational expertise

Change management experience in implementing new processes and technologies

Ready to elevate our global visual content and lead creative excellence worldwide? We're looking for a senior leader who can align teams across continents and drive our image capture capabilities to new heights.

Our Core Values

Honesty & Integrity

Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence

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Growth Focused

Benefits We Offer

Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off

Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Social Responsibility information page :

Corporate Social Responsibility

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Art / Creative and Marketing

Industries

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing

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