Senior Photographer

Home Chef • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Photographer is responsible for the photographic style, direction, and asset management of Home Chef and Tempo photo assets. This role owns the Home Chef photography style and photo studio, including studio upkeep, training, and general management, and works with cross-functional teams to maintain brand coherence and high standards. The role includes photographing and styling recipes, directing and editing culinary photography, managing photography workflows, and contributing to general culinary work.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year program, such as an associate degree.
• Competency in shooting and lighting food.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite programs, including Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign, and Illustrator, and Capture One Pro.
• Proficiency shooting with a full-frame DSLR camera.

Nice To Haves

• Nikon camera product experience is preferred.
• Experience shooting under dark lighting conditions and in a closed studio.
• Proficient knowledge of Profoto equipment.
• Experience with strobe and flash lighting is preferred.
• Experience with continuous lighting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Home Chef final and step-shot photography styles in consultation with cross-functional partners.
• Meet regularly with cross-functional teams to stay current on marketing campaigns and brand initiatives that may affect Culinary or the Photo Team.
• Work with Marketing to maintain brand coherence and identify opportunities for collaboration and shared needs.
• Organize and manage the physical photo studio, including setting up stations, marking equipment positions, developing lighting strategies, and adjusting the space as needed.
• Maintain studio equipment in excellent working condition and ensure backup materials are available as needed.
• Work with the Content Team Manager on the annual photo budget and inventory management.
• Train team members on equipment usage.
• Cook, plate, and style recipes from Home Chef product lines, completing at least eight final shots per week, with a primary focus on new product lines, more challenging lines, and new styling.
• Collaborate with the Content Team Manager, Photography Team, and culinary partners to manage photo workstreams and achieve high-quality shots.
• Direct style decisions and editing for culinary photography assets, including final and step shots.
• Use professional editing software to edit or Photoshop photography assets, and own R&D photos.
• Train team members on editing, Photoshop, and other post-shooting processes.
• Taste and provide feedback on new meals.
• Participate in Culinary Team meetings, such as Performance Board.
• Complete Recipe Development improvement projects as needed and as time allows.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation time.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.
• Home Chef customer promotion: $30 off the first order with promo code PEOPLE30.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree