Director of Photography
$120,000–$160,000 year
On-siteNew York City, New York, United States or New York, United States
Job Summary
Develop and execute photography concepts for major brand campaigns, product launches, and seasonal initiatives by partnering with Creative and Global Marketing leadership. Direct all aspects of on-model shoots, including lighting, composition, talent direction, and image selection, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive visual storytelling. Mentor photographers and freelancers, establish production workflows, and oversee budget management, vendor relationships, and asset delivery to maintain brand standards. Champion innovation in photography techniques and leverage AI-enhanced tools to elevate consumer engagement across social, e-commerce, and retail channels. This role requires 10–12+ years of experience in beauty and fashion, with a strong portfolio and proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite. Based in-office five days per week with potential travel.
Required Qualifications
- 10–12+ years of professional photography experience
- significant experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle, or consumer brands
- Proven experience developing and executing photography for large-scale campaigns, product launches, brand marketing initiatives, and social-first content
- Strong portfolio demonstrating excellence in on-model photography, beauty imagery, portraiture, and visual storytelling
- Previous experience mentoring creative teams, freelancers, agencies, and external production partners
- Deep expertise in lighting, composition, color theory, retouching direction, and photographic production workflows
- Strong understanding of integrated marketing, digital content creation, social media trends, and consumer engagement
- Exceptional creative judgment with the ability to balance brand consistency and innovation
- Proficiency with industry-standard photography equipment, capture software, Adobe Creative Suite, and asset management workflows
- Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, and project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment while managing multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously
- Portfolio and social media handles are required for consideration
- This position is based in-office five days per week
- This role includes potential travel
Desired Qualifications
- Experience leveraging AI-enhanced creative and retouching tools to support production efficiencies and asset refinement, while maintaining the integrity of model imagery, authentic product representation, and responsible visual storytelling that builds consumer trust
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