Lead Brand Photographer – E-commerce Studio Mastery

Athleta; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Competitive PTO

Volunteer hours

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Job summary

Athleta, part of Gap Inc., seeks an experienced photographer to lead high-volume, on-figure and ecommerce photography across Athleta and partner brands. You will collaborate with art directors, stylists, and account managers to execute brand vision with excellent lighting and creative direction.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Photography, you will drive production efficiency, maintain quality, and push innovative shooting methods while adhering to brand standards and timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in photography or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as a Photographer for premium brands.
• Direct experience with large-scale apparel production across product categories.
• Proven experience with Art Directors, Stylists, Production, and freelance talent.
• In-depth skills in photography and videography, with on-set direction capability.
• Ability to guide the team to execute the brand vision and maintain quality.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality photography/video for Athleta, Banana Republic, or Gap Brand.
• Lead on-figure photography with brand stakeholders to align with seasonal vision.
• Work in the studio under supervision while coordinating with Account Managers and Stylists to capture images at scale.
• Photograph ecommerce images and still-life when needed.
• Identify workflow improvements and provide solutions to Sr. Director, Photo Production.

Skills

Photography

Brand collaboration

Lighting

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in photography

Job description

Athleta, part of Gap Inc., seeks an experienced photographer to lead high-volume, on-figure and ecommerce photography across Athleta and partner brands. You will collaborate with art directors, stylists, and account managers to execute brand vision with excellent lighting and creative direction.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Photography, you will drive production efficiency, maintain quality, and push innovative shooting methods while adhering to brand standards and timelines.