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Senior Commercial Photographer

NovaFrame Studios
San Francisco, CA
Salary Estimate
USD 85.000 – USD 110.000
Posting Time
6 Mei 2026
Deadline
6 Mei 2027

Job description

NovaFrame Studios is seeking a Senior Commercial Photographer to lead high impact shoots for fashion, lifestyle, and product brands. You will collaborate with creative directors, stylists, and clients to craft compelling narratives and deliver premium imagery across campaigns.

We value craft, leadership, and curiosity. This role blends studio and on location work in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area.

As a senior contributor, you will own pre production, art direction on set, lighting design, and post production workflows, while mentoring junior photographers and ensuring image quality aligns with brand standards.

Responsibility

  • Lead end-to-end commercial shoots from concept to final delivery, ensuring top-tier quality and consistency.
  • Direct talent, stylists, and crew on set to realize creative visions under tight timelines.
  • Design lighting setups using a range of approaches (studio and on-location) to create mood and depth.
  • Collaborate with creative directors and clients to translate briefs into compelling visual narratives.
  • Oversee pre production planning, shot lists, location scouting, and safety compliance.
  • Oversee color management, color grading, and retouching workflows to produce final assets for multi-channel campaigns.
  • Mentor junior photographers and provide constructive feedback to elevate team capabilities.

Qualification

  • Minimum 5 years of professional photography experience in commercial, fashion, or advertising sectors.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating high-end commercial imaging and storytelling across campaigns.
  • Proficient with lighting (studio and location), plus advanced post production in Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One.
  • Solid understanding of color science, color grading, and brand-specific aesthetics.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to lead teams and manage client relationships.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver on tight timelines.
  • Willingness to travel within the Bay Area and occasionally beyond for shoots.

Required Skills

photography lighting retouching color grading Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Capture One studio management on-location shoots

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