Studio Photographer

Amer Sports Company•Chicago, IL

1d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream. We believe that being an athlete isn’t something you do, it’s who you are. It’s a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us. What You'll Do Reporting to the Manager of Studio Operations, the Staff Photographer is responsible for producing high-quality, on-brand photography across marketing, sales, and product storytelling. This is a hands-on role focused on shooting and execution, partnering closely with Creative, Marketing, and Product teams to support campaigns, launches, and always-on content. It’s a great opportunity for a photographer who loves sports, thrives in a collaborative environment, and is excited to push the brand’s photography forward through strong ideas and execution.

Requirements

5+ years of professional photography experience, preferably in an in-house or agency environment.
Only resumes with a portfolio will be considered.
Strong portfolio demonstrating studio and location photography, including product, lifestyle, and talent-led productions across multiple channels.
Experience capturing motion and video content alongside still photography; ability to shoot short-form, social-ready, and product-focused video assets is highly recommended.
Strong understanding of brand storytelling, lighting, composition, and end-to-end production workflows for both still and motion content.
High level of technical proficiency in studio and location shooting, including lighting setups, camera systems, and on-set execution.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge); familiarity with Capture One preferred.
Working knowledge of video capture fundamentals, including framing, lighting, audio basics, and file delivery for simple motion assets.
Experience with DAM systems and modern file management, naming, and archiving workflows.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple shoots, projects, and deadlines independently.
Clear communicator and collaborative team player, comfortable working cross-functionally with Creative, Marketing, and Product partners.
Adaptable and curious, with the ability to learn new tools, technologies, and evolving content needs, particularly for digital and social platforms.
Experience with color correction, light retouching, and image manipulation, including annotations, file prep, and production-ready delivery across use cases.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders and shifting priorities.
Passion for sports, product storytelling, and creative excellence across still and motion formats.

Responsibilities

Capture high-quality studio-based product photography and video for marketing and sales across catalogs, advertising, e-commerce, .com, social, new product launches, packaging, retail, presentations, and sales tools.
Execute location-based photography by supporting shoot logistics, equipment setup, travel, and on-site production as needed.
Prepare and maintain studio sets, lighting, and equipment to ensure consistent, on-brand results.
Work from creative briefs, layouts, and shot lists to deliver photography that meets project objectives, timelines and brand standards.
Collaborate closely with Creative, Marketing, and Product partners to align on visual approach, composition, and execution details.
Coordinate directly with stylists, models, and talent on set to ensure smooth, efficient shoot days.
Support overflow or specialty shoots by collaborating with external photographers and assisting with reviews and final deliverables.
Manage assigned product samples for shoots, including organization, tracking, and coordination of returns.
Partner with post-production teams to support retouching, color correction, and final asset delivery.
Follow established Digital Asset Management (DAM) workflows, including file naming, metadata, uploads, and archiving.
Maintain and care for photography equipment, tools, and studio supplies, flagging issues or needs as they arise.
Stay current on photography trends, techniques, and tools through ongoing testing and learning.
Perform other related duties as assigned.