On-Figure Photographer

In this role you will innovate ways to shoot new categories or initiatives while following new processes and provide feedback to ensure successful implementation.What You'll Do • Produce the highest quality photography/video for Athleta, Gap, Banana Republic • Leads product photography execution for assigned brand, regularly partnering with key brand stakeholders for feedback and to fully understand the seasonal vision of the brand necessary to execute photography and video assets to support that vision. • Work in the studio under direction of Sr. Director, Photo Production and Technology, while functioning independently and alongside Account Managers, Art Directors and Stylists to capture digital images of product their brands products at scale. • Photograph ecommerce product on-figure with the ability to capture off-figure when needed • Working closely with the Sr. Director, Photo Production and Technology to identify new ways to shoot photography that will ensure agility and flexibility while maintaining or exceeding production goals. • Maintain consistently high standards for accuracy, aesthetics, and productivity • Develop techniques and best practices for shooting new categories/projects • Maintain photography technical execution guides within studio for assigned brand • Collect and analyze data and testing solutions for process improvements and new initiatives Who You Are • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in photography or related field • Minimum 5 years' experience in hi-volume commercial fashion studio with professionally respected photographers • Minimum 3 years' experience working as a commercial fashion photographer • Professional photography portfolio that demonstrates an expert-level knowledge of digital photography, including lighting, composition, color quality, and aesthetics • Ability to work in a constantly changing, fast paced, team player e-commerce setting • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with other team members • Exceptional work ethic and attention to detail • Is willing and able to work within On Figure and Off Figure studio needs based on volume and peak times within the broader studio environment • Experience with various photo production techniques including figure product, on figure marketing, lay down product and marketing photography in all categories including sport photography. • 5+ years of experience working as a Photographer for premium brands and/or innovative branding firms • Direct experience working in large scale, high volume, apparel production operation across a variety of product categories • Proven experience working with Art Directors, Stylists, Production, and freelance talent • In-depth skills and knowledge in all things related to photography and videography • Clear understanding of all stages of the photography process, and ability to provide direction to the team to execute • A change maker, a ground breaker, someone who challenges the status quo and can help us to move the brands forward • A positive, motivating individual that can easily collaborate and work through confrontation in a solution-minded way • Accustomed to the high intensity level of an e-commerce studio environment, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines.