Photographer & Studio Manager

Vida Shoes International•New York, NY

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Photographer & Studio Manager owns the product detail page (PDP) photography process from start to finish, including on-model and off-figure footwear photography, flat lays, product styling, retouching, and delivery of retailer-ready assets. The role partners with the sales team to receive and track samples, confirm shot lists and retailer requirements, photograph and style products, and return samples after shoots. It also manages the day-to-day operation of the in-house photo studio, including its equipment, supplies, freelance support, and workflow documentation. The role is responsible for maintaining the PDP tracker as the source of truth for sample, shoot, and upload status; preparing and maintaining studio equipment, lighting, and backdrops; and delivering consistently framed, lit, edited, named, sized, and organized images that meet brand and retailer standards. The Photographer & Studio Manager collaborates with the Creative Director, brand teams, ecommerce, wholesale, and sales teams on creative direction, priorities, and delivery dates. Success means requested styles are shot, retouched, and delivered on time to retailer specifications; samples are tracked from intake through return; assets are correctly named and sized; and sales and ecommerce teams can rely on the PDP tracker.

Requirements

At least 4 years of product or ecommerce photography experience, preferably in footwear, fashion, or accessories.
Experience running high-volume PDP or ecommerce studio workflows.
Expertise in lighting, camera systems, and capture software such as Capture One.
Strong Photoshop retouching skills.
Working knowledge of retailer image requirements and digital asset management tools.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with comfort managing vendors and freelancers.

Nice To Haves

Product styling experience.
Experience with Asana, Capture One, BOX, or similar asset delivery platforms.
Experience with AI-assisted imagery or retouching tools.
Video capture skills for short-form product content.

Responsibilities

Partner with the sales team to receive, log, and cross-check samples against PDP requests and the tracker.
Confirm shot lists, angles, and retailer requirements before each shoot.
Photograph footwear on-model and off-figure according to brand and retailer standards.
Style products or book and direct freelance stylists when needed.
Retouch images in-house, including color correction and cleanup of dust, blemishes, and minor imperfections.
Name, size, organize, and upload final assets to BOX in accordance with retailer guidelines.
Reconcile shot samples and return them to sales with a completed return log.
Prepare and maintain studio equipment, lighting, and backdrops for shoots.
Execute approved shot lists, photography guidelines, and creative direction.
Maintain consistent framing, lighting, scale, positioning, cropping, color, and overall appearance across products and collections.
Review images during shoots, correct technical issues, and collaborate with the Creative Director and brand teams to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
Export and deliver final images in required formats and sizes, meeting deadlines.
Maintain the PDP tracker as the source of truth for sample status, shoot status, and upload status.
Manage studio space, equipment, and supplies, including maintenance and purchasing.
Book and manage freelance support, such as stylists, within budget.
Build and document SOPs for naming conventions, image specifications, and quality control.
Partner with ecommerce and wholesale teams on priorities and delivery dates.