Ashley Furniture Industries
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
Dirty Fingernail
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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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
Dirty Fingernail
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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