Job description
Join our premier photography studio in New York as Lead Photographer. We partner with luxury brands, fashion houses, and lifestyle platforms to deliver impactful imagery across campaigns, e-commerce, and editorial shoots. The ideal candidate is a visionary storyteller who can concept, art-direct, and execute high-caliber images while guiding teams on set.
As a core member of our creative team, you will own the photographic direction from concept through final delivery, mentor junior photographers, and elevate our brand with consistent, studio-grade quality.
In this role, you will combine technical mastery with client-facing finesse, ensuring on-time delivery, seamless post-production handoff, and a collaborative, inclusive set culture. If you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment and have a portfolio that speaks to your ability to craft narratives through light, color, and composition, we want to hear from you.
Responsibility
- Lead and execute photo shoots from concept to delivery, ensuring brand alignment and creative excellence.
- Oversee lighting setups, camera workflows, and studio/location planning to maximize image quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with art directors, stylists, models, and clients to translate concepts into compelling visuals.
- Direct talent and crew on set, manage timelines, on-site operations, and safety protocols.
- Capture and deliver high-resolution RAW assets; ensure color accuracy and consistency across outputs.
- Coordinate post-production handoffs, review proofs with stakeholders, and supervise retouching as needed.
- Maintain equipment inventory, manage budgets, and build vendor relationships for seamless shoots.
Qualification
- 5+ years of professional photography experience in commercial, fashion, or lifestyle markets.
- A strong, diverse portfolio demonstrating expertise in product, fashion, beauty, and editorial work.
- Proficiency with studio lighting, modifiers, and cameras; deep knowledge of exposure, color management, and lens selection.
- Advanced skills in post-production using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and/or Capture One; ability to deliver retouched images meeting brand standards.
- Excellent on-set leadership, communication, and client-facing collaboration abilities.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines, manage multiple shoots concurrently, and adapt to changing client needs.
- Willingness to travel for shoots as required by projects.