Lifestyle and Product Photographer

Chewy•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Chewy is looking for a talented Photographer to join our Dallas in-house PDP studio team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for capturing product and pet related content while partnering with Creative, Production, Styling, and Pet teams to deliver best in class on-brand photography that enhances the customer shopping experience.

Requirements

Minimum 3+ years of experience, preferably within a commercial or eCommerce studio environment.
A strong portfolio showcasing experience with product photography, lifestyle photography, and studio lighting techniques.
Experience in operating DSLR cameras, studio strobe lighting, and Capture One software.
Strong understanding of lighting, composition, exposure, color management, and color consistency throughout the photography workflow.
A creative eye to translate concepts into visually compelling imagery while maintaining established brand standards.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and take creative direction.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Proficiency with software applications commonly used in a creative studio.
Physical capability to lift and maneuver photography equipment and work comfortably from a variety of shooting positions, including ground-level perspectives.
Passion for working with animals and an understanding of animal behavior to help capture authentic, engaging imagery.
Ability to work in an environment with all pet types.

Nice To Haves

Position may require 10% travel.
Flexibility to support changing production schedules as business needs require.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Photo Creative Director, Art Directors, Stylists, Pet Wranglers and Project Managers to capture compelling product and pet lifestyle photography that meets creative briefs and brand standards.
Execute photography assignments from pre-production through final capture while communicating project status and proactively escalating technical or production challenges.
Plan and execute studio lighting setups for product and lifestyle photography, supporting both in-studio and location shoots as needed.
Assist with technical scouts and collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure successful shoot execution.
Partner with on-set and off-set teams to deliver projects on schedule while maintaining high standards for image quality and consistency.
Support the maintenance, organization, and care of photography equipment, cameras, lighting, and related studio gear.
Continuously develop technical photography skills by staying current with industry trends, emerging technology, and best practices in product and pet photography.