Senior Photographer

Home Chef • Chicago, IL

4d • $70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

The Senior Photographer is responsible for the photo style, direction, and asset management of all Home Chef and Tempo photography assets. This person 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 develops and maintains final and step-shot photography styles, coordinates with marketing and other teams on campaigns and brand initiatives, and manages studio space, equipment, lighting strategies, and inventory. The Senior Photographer cooks, plates, styles, and photographs recipes from Home Chef product lines, completing at least eight final shots per week. They direct photography style and editing decisions, edit assets using professional software, and train team members on equipment and post-production workflows. The position also contributes to general culinary work, including tasting and providing feedback on meals, attending team meetings, and completing recipe-development improvement projects as needed. Travel is not required.

Requirements

• Completion of a two-year program, such as an associate degree.
• Competency in food photography and lighting.
• 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.
• Experience shooting under dark lighting conditions and in a closed studio.
• Proficient knowledge of Profoto equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Nikon products preferred.
• Experience with strobe and flash lighting.
• Experience with continuous lighting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Home Chef final and step-shot photography styles in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
• Meet and report regularly with cross-functional teams about marketing campaigns and brand initiatives that may affect Culinary or the Photo Team.
• Work with marketing to maintain brand coherence and identify areas 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.
• Ensure team members are trained to use photography equipment.
• Cook, plate, style, and photograph recipes from Home Chef product lines, completing at least eight final shots per week, with a focus on new product lines, challenging lines, and new styling.
• Collaborate with the Content Team Manager, Photography Team, and culinary partners to manage photography workstreams and achieve high-quality shots.
• Direct style and editing decisions for culinary-owned photography assets, including finals 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 new meals and provide feedback.
• 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; the benefits package also specifies a 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts for qualified medical, dependent care, parking, or transit expenses.
• Home Chef customer promotion: promo code PEOPLE30 for $30 off a first order.

What This Job Offers

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