Photographer & Studio Manager

Vida Shoes International•New York, NY

15d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Photographer & Studio Manager owns the product detail page (PDP) photography process from start to finish, including in-studio and flat-lay photography, retouching, and delivery of retailer-ready assets for Vida Shoes International’s brand portfolio. The role partners with the sales team to receive and track samples, plans and executes shoots, styles products, manages retouching, and ensures assets meet brand and retailer requirements. The position also manages the day-to-day operation of the in-house photo studio, including equipment, supplies, freelancers, workflows, and documentation.

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.
Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills, 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.
Maintain consistent lighting, cropping, color, framing, scale, positioning, and overall image appearance across products and collections.
Name, size, organize, and upload final assets to BOX or other required platforms according to retailer guidelines and deadlines.
Reconcile shot samples and return them to sales with a completed return log.
Prepare and maintain studio equipment, lighting, and backdrops for shoots.
Follow approved shot lists, photography guidelines, and creative direction, and review images during shoots to correct technical issues.
Communicate with the Creative Director and Brand teams to ensure deliverables meet requirements.
Maintain the PDP tracker as the source of truth for sample, shoot, and upload status.
Manage the studio space, equipment, and supplies, including maintenance and purchasing.
Book and manage freelance support, such as stylists, within budget.
Build and document standard operating procedures for naming conventions, image specifications, and quality control.
Partner with ecommerce and wholesale teams on priorities and delivery dates.