melin Studio Content Creator

OluKai-Kaenon-melin-RoarkSan Clemente, CA
$75,000 - $90,000Hybrid

About The Position

At melin, we are dedicated to creating the world's most premium and highest quality headwear. We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our elite, small team as a Studio Photographer & Videographer. This role is central to melin's in-house content production, responsible for creating both photo and video assets in our studio. You will collaborate closely with the creative and marketing teams to bring product stories to life through compelling visual storytelling, producing assets for ECOM, social media, and brand campaigns across digital and wholesale channels. Your keen attention to detail, technical expertise, and creative vision will be instrumental in elevating our studio's output while upholding brand consistency and excellence.

Requirements

  • 5-7+ years of experience in photography and videography, preferably in an in-house creative or brand marketing environment.
  • Ability to create and execute creative briefs and work collaboratively with leadership and other team members.
  • Proficiency in Capture One, Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for photo editing and retouching.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Premiere and After Effects for video post-production and editing.
  • Understanding of studio lighting techniques and camera operation for both photography and videography.
  • Familiarity with file preparation for digital, social, and print use.
  • Ability to set up and maintain photography and video equipment and studio space to ensure readiness for shoots.
  • Strong organizational skills for managing and archiving visual assets within an internal asset library.
  • Strong attention to detail, ensuring all content aligns with brand aesthetic and creative direction.
  • Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in product, and studio photography, as well as short-form video content.

Nice To Haves

  • Basic knowledge of Figma is a plus for minor layout adjustments.
  • Willingness to travel occasionally for on-location lifestyle photoshoots.

Responsibilities

  • Lead photo and video creative campaign execution from production execution to final asset delivery, including in-house studio content shoots, social media photo and video reels, performance content ads, and website product explainers.
  • Own ECOM photography production for digital and wholesale channels.
  • Partner with the creative and marketing teams to translate marketing briefs into actionable creative briefs.
  • Drive the elevation of in-house studio content quality and production capabilities.
  • Own post-production retouching across all shoot output, including compositing, product reshaping and retouching, and color treatment.
  • Edit and color grade video content to brand standard.
  • Own studio space and equipment readiness for all in-house productions, including organizing and configuring lighting setups.
  • Maintain, track, and store all studio hardware including cameras, lighting, and grip equipment.
  • Manage hard drive inventory, including supply, backup, and transfer of assets per established workflows.
  • Manage the image asset library end-to-end, ensuring all assets are approved, retouched, properly tagged, and organized within the correct folder structure.
  • Support the creative team with digital asset design and layout execution as needed.

Benefits

  • Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly
  • Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
  • Company bonus program
  • 5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
  • Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
  • 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
  • 15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year
  • Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations
  • Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
  • Dog friendly office
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