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Director of Product Photography

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Job Summary

This role shapes customer perception, drives sales, and strengthens our brand. The ideal candidate is a visionary leader with expertise in e-commerce photography, passionate about visual storytelling, and dedicated to nurturing and developing a high-performing team. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create cohesive, compelling content and foster a people-driven, growth-oriented environment.

This role is on-site in Lititz, PA, but does allow some work from home flexibility.

Job Location

40 Citation Lane, Lititz, PA 17543

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Vision: Develop and implement the overall vision and strategy for product photography, aligning with marketing goals and brand guidelines. Establish and champion new brand standards while upholding current standards.
  • Studio Management & Optimization: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the photography studio, ensuring efficient workflows, optimal space & resource allocation, and a positive, collaborative environment. Continuously evaluate and improve processes to maximize productivity and image quality.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the Procurement team to ensure products are accurately represented in imagery. Collaborate with Marketing, Video, Social, 3D, and Production teams to create integrated and impactful content campaigns.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Drive the success of the photography, styling, pre-media, and quality control departments by leading, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team. This team includes photography managers, photographers, assistant photographers, set/food stylists, editors, and quality control specialists. Responsibilities encompass performance management, cultivating an innovative environment, and strategic hiring. This role manages managers and oversees individual contributors.
  • Brand Guardian: Ensure all product photography adheres to established brand guidelines and maintains a consistent visual identity across all channels.
  • Image Quality & Innovation: Define and implement processes that elevate image quality and drive continuous improvement. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure our photography remains cutting-edge.
  • Marketing Alignment: Define and communicate marketing goals for product photography and ensure alignment with overall marketing strategies.
  • Budget Management: Ensuring cost-efficiency and maximizing ROI’s.

Physical Requirements

  • Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
  • Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
  • Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
  • Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
  • Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Experience

  • Strong portfolio showcasing high-quality product photography, demonstrating a deep understanding of lighting, composition, and styling.
  • Extensive knowledge of e-commerce photography best practices and image optimization techniques.
  • Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including procurement, marketing, video, social, 3D, and production.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in photography software and equipment.
  • Experience with food photography a plus.

Education

  • This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

  • Attention to Detail: Highly organized and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously with meticulous accuracy.
  • Initiative: Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Flexibility: Adaptable and able to think quickly in response to changing circumstances, effectively generating buy-in from team members.
  • Passion for Visual Storytelling: A strong understanding of visual communication and the ability to create compelling imagery that resonates with target audiences.
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Job Posted: 06/30/2025