PRODUCT PHOTOGRAPHER

AppleOne; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Vernon, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Product Photographer to produce high-quality eCommerce images, with a focus on lighting, color accuracy, and polished presentation. The role involves styling, editing, asset organization, and collaboration on workflow efficiencies.

You will capture images for marketing, web, and print, coordinate with freelance retouchers, and maintain equipment. Temp-to-hire, onsite schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in digital product photography, camera operation, and studio lighting.
• Strong understanding of lighting, color accuracy, and product presentation.
• Proficiency in Photoshop and Bridge for editing and file prep.
• Familiarity with image formats and specs for eCommerce, web, and print.
• Excellent organization and digital file management.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to troubleshoot workflow challenges.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Associate degree in Photography or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Resume and portfolio showcasing product photography.

Responsibilities

• Photograph products daily across home décor categories with various materials and surfaces.
• Produce consistent, elevated eCommerce photography focusing on lighting and presentation.
• Edit, retouch, and prepare files using Photoshop and Bridge.
• Coordinate batch retouching with freelance editors and ensure quality.
• Organize digital image files, naming conventions, and product records.
• Maintain equipment, lighting setups, and improve workflow efficiency.

Skills

Product photography

Camera operation

Studio lighting

Organization

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Photography

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Bridge

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented Product Photographer who enjoys hands-on studio photography, product styling, image quality control, and digital asset organization in a fast-paced wholesale and import-export environment. The Product Photographer will capture high-quality images for eCommerce, marketing, web, and print use, with a focus on consistency, lighting, color accuracy, and polished product presentation. This is a strong opportunity to join a collaborative creative team where organization, initiative, and process improvement are valued. Candidates who enjoy supportive teamwork, clear production goals, and the opportunity to build long-term career stability in a creative role will be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Photograph products daily across home décor categories, including various materials, textures, finishes, and reflective surfaces.
• Produce consistent, elevated eCommerce photography with strong attention to lighting, composition, color accuracy, and product presentation.
• Perform photo editing, image correction, retouching, and file preparation using Adobe Photoshop and related tools.
• Coordinate batch retouching with freelance photo editors, including file preparation, communication, and quality control of final deliverables.
• Organize and maintain digital image files, naming conventions, product records, FileMaker database information, and shared server assets.
• Maintain photography equipment, lighting setups, photo booth organization, and identify ways to improve workflow efficiency.

Pay & Working Conditions

• Pay: $25 to $28 per hour.
• Job type: Temp-to-hire.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• Location: Vernon, CA. 100% Onsite.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Experience with digital product photography, camera operation, and studio lighting.
• Strong understanding of lighting, composition, color accuracy, and product presentation.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Bridge, including image correction, retouching, and file preparation.
• Familiarity with image formats and specifications for eCommerce, web, and print.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, and digital file management skills.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and able to troubleshoot workflow or production challenges.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Associate degree in Photography or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Resume and portfolio or website showcasing product photography work required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience photographing home décor, wall art, mirrors, or similar products.
• Experience working with reflective, glossy, textured, or specialty product surfaces.
• Experience coordinating freelance retouching or production workflows.
• Experience with Adobe Camera Raw and advanced color correction.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.