Contract Photographer/Videographer

Catface • Austin, TX

7h

About The Position

CatFace is seeking a contract commercial photographer and videographer to create visual content for merchandise launches, marketing campaigns, ecommerce initiatives, and brand partnerships. Working with the Marketing team, the contractor will produce product and lifestyle photography, ecommerce imagery, and promotional videos for the company’s website, social media, paid advertising, email marketing, and promotional campaigns. The work supports brand awareness, audience engagement, and sales through visual storytelling.

This is a project-based 1099 contractor position. The contractor picks up merchandise from CatFace’s Austin, Texas headquarters and completes photography, videography, editing, and post-production off-site in their own studio using their own equipment. Workload varies with merchandise launches and marketing priorities. CatFace averages 4–5 merchandise launches per month, typically requiring up to one production day of 8 hours or less per launch. Total workload is generally up to approximately 45 hours per month, depending on project volume.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of commercial product photography experience; ecommerce or studio experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Photography or Videography, or equivalent professional experience.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Portfolio demonstrating professional photography and videography work.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must provide professional photography, videography, lighting, editing, and computer equipment.
• Must have a home studio or access to a professional studio capable of producing high-quality commercial content.
• Must be able to pick up merchandise from CatFace’s Austin headquarters and transport products safely for production.
• Must return merchandise and props in good condition after project completion.
• Must maintain consistent communication with the Marketing team throughout production.

Responsibilities

• Photograph products for ecommerce listings, marketing campaigns, advertising materials, and promotional content.
• Create lifestyle imagery featuring products in styled environments and model-driven shoots.
• Capture hero images, product detail shots, white-background ecommerce photography, and launch assets.
• Produce consistent, high-quality imagery that aligns with CatFace brand standards.
• Produce promotional videos, lifestyle content, and advertising creatives for merchandise launches.
• Capture rotating lifestyle setups showcasing products in engaging environments.
• Film short-form content optimized for social media, paid advertising, and ecommerce.
• Edit and deliver polished video assets ready for marketing use.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to execute creative concepts and meet campaign objectives.
• Support internal merchandise launches and external brand partnership initiatives.
• Coordinate product pickups, production schedules, and asset delivery timelines.
• Incorporate creative feedback and revisions efficiently while meeting launch deadlines.
• Pick up merchandise from CatFace’s Austin headquarters, transport products safely for production, and return merchandise and props in good condition.
• Maintain consistent communication with the Marketing team throughout production.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level