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About the Role
The Photographer & Studio Manager will own the entire PDP photography process, from sample intake to final asset delivery. This role involves shooting, styling, retouching, and managing the in-house photo studio to produce retailer-ready assets.
Responsibilities
- Manage the PDP photography process from start to finish, including sample intake, shot planning, shooting, styling, retouching, and delivery.
- Photograph footwear on-model and off-figure according to brand and retailer standards.
- Style product or book and direct freelance stylists.
- Retouch images in-house, ensuring accurate product colors and removing imperfections.
- Prepare and maintain studio equipment, lighting, and backdrops.
- Capture high-quality product images that accurately represent color, materials, construction, and details.
- Follow approved shot lists and photography guidelines.
- Maintain consistent framing, lighting, scale, and positioning across products.
- Perform required edits, organize, and label files correctly.
- Review images during shoots, correct technical issues, and communicate with creative and brand teams.
- Maintain the PDP tracker as the source of truth for sample and shoot status.
- Manage the studio space, equipment, and supplies, including maintenance and purchasing.
- Book and manage freelance support, such as stylists, within budget.
- Build and document SOPs for naming conventions, image specs, and quality control.
- Partner with ecommerce and wholesale teams on priorities and delivery dates.
Requirements
- 4+ years of product or ecommerce photography experience, preferably in footwear, fashion, or accessories.
- Experience running high-volume PDP or ecommerce studio workflows.
- Expertise in lighting, camera systems, and capture software (e.g., Capture One).
- Strong Photoshop retouching skills.
- Working knowledge of retailer image requirements and digital asset management tools.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing vendors and freelancers.
- Product styling experience.
- Experience with Asana, Capture One, BOX, or similar asset delivery platforms.
- Experience with AI-assisted imagery or retouching tools.
- Video capture skills for short-form product content.
Skills
- Product Photography
- Studio Management
- Retouching
- Styling
- Digital Asset Management
- Photoshop
- Capture One
- Asana
- BOX
- AI-assisted imagery
- Video capture
Location
- Onsite
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4+ years
Salary/Compensations
- $85k - $95k
About the Company
- Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry.
- We design, produce, and market quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources.
- Our knowledge stems from the diversity of our brands and the successful products we produce year after year.
Equal Opportunity
- Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
- Direct applicants only; no third-party staffing inquiries, please.