Product Photography

Product Photography & Ecommerce Specialist Location: Ruby Road Gems, San Antonio, TX Employment Type: Part Time Compensation: Competitive hourly pay with performance based raises and bonus opportunities Schedule: Flexible based on experience and business needs Help Bring Extraordinary Treasures to Life Ruby Road Gems is one of the few crystal and fine jewelry boutiques in the United States owned and operated by a GIA Graduate Gemologist. We specialize in natural gemstones, crystals, minerals, fossils, vintage jewelry, and one of a kind treasures sourced from around the world. As our online business continues to grow, we are looking for a talented Product Photography & Ecommerce Specialist who understands that exceptional photography is one of the most important factors in online sales. This is much more than taking product photos. You will play a key role in how thousands of customers experience our brand online. Your work will directly influence customer confidence, website quality, and sales. If you have a passion for product photography, a sharp eye for detail, and enjoy creating beautiful ecommerce experiences, we would love to meet you. What You'll Do - Photograph crystals, minerals, jewelry, fossils, carvings, and gift items using professional product photography techniques - Capture clean, consistent, high quality images that accurately represent each item's color, brilliance, texture, and unique characteristics - Edit and optimize photographs for web use while maintaining a natural, true to life appearance - Create polished ecommerce product listings including titles, descriptions, dimensions, weights, materials, pricing, and product categories - Upload products into our Thrive inventory management system and Shopify website - Ensure every product listing is accurate, complete, and visually consistent - Organize products into appropriate collections and categories to improve the customer shopping experience - Work alongside our web designer to maintain a cohesive visual style and support new website features, merchandising initiatives, and seasonal collections - Help prioritize and publish new arrivals, featured products, and promotional collections - Maintain an organized workflow while managing a large and continually growing product catalog What We're Looking For - Professional product photography experience is required - A strong portfolio demonstrating high quality product photography is strongly preferred - Experience photographing jewelry, gemstones, collectibles, luxury products, or similarly detailed merchandise is highly desirable - Strong understanding of lighting, composition, color accuracy, focus, and image consistency - Experience with Lightroom, Photoshop, or comparable photo editing software - Experience with Shopify, Thrive, or other ecommerce and inventory management platforms is preferred - Exceptional attention to detail and outstanding organizational skills - Strong written communication skills with the ability to write clear, accurate product listings - Ability to work independently while successfully managing multiple projects and deadlines - Appreciation for gemstones, crystals, jewelry, minerals, fossils, or natural history is a plus - Comfortable safely handling delicate and valuable merchandise The Ideal Candidate You believe every product deserves to look its absolute best. You understand how lighting, composition, consistency, and attention to detail influence buying decisions. You enjoy creating polished product listings, have a highly organized workflow, and take pride in producing work that reflects a premium brand. You are equally comfortable behind the camera, editing photographs, and managing ecommerce content with precision. Why You'll Love Working Here - Competitive pay with performance based raises and bonus opportunities - Flexible part time scheduling - Work with extraordinary gemstones, crystals, fossils, minerals, and fine jewelry every day - Collaborate with a creative, passionate, and growing team - Help shape the visual identity of a rapidly expanding ecommerce business - Opportunities for growth as our online business continues to expand - Family owned company where your creativity, ideas, and contributions are valued Ready to Apply? Please submit your resume along with a portfolio or examples of your product photography. Experience with ecommerce photography and online merchandising is highly valued. If you are passionate about creating beautiful imagery and delivering an exceptional online shopping experience, we would love to hear from you. Ruby Road Gems is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: - Employee discount Work Location: In person