Photographer & Studio Manager

About Vida

Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We design, produce, and market quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our knowledge stems from the diversity of our brands and the successful products we produce year after year.

The opportunity

The Photographer & Studio Manager owns our PDP photography, In studio shots, flat lay shots, retouching as well as other photographer responsibilities from start to finish. You'll partner with the sales team on sample intake, shoot and style product, manage retouching, and deliver retailer-ready assets for our brand in the portfolio. You'll also run the in-house photo studio day to day.

Compensation: $85k - $95k

Key responsibilities

PDP process, start to finish

1. Sample intake: Partner with the sales team to receive, log, and cross-check samples against the PDP request and tracker
2. Shot planning: Confirm shot lists, angles, and retailer requirements before each shoot
3. Shooting: Photograph footwear on-model and off-figure to brand and retailer standards
4. Styling: Style product, or book and direct freelance stylists when needed
5. Retouching: Retouch in-house
6. Delivery: Name, size, and upload final assets to BOX per retailer guidelines
7. Returns: Reconcile shot samples and return them to sales with a completed return log

In-Studio Photographer

1. Studio Setup & Equipment: Prepare and maintain studio equipment, lighting, and backdrops to ensure readiness for each shoot.
2. Product Photography: Capture high-quality images that accurately represent product color, materials, construction, and details.
3. Shot List Execution: Follow approved shot lists, photography guidelines, and creative direction to capture all required images.
4. Consistency & Product Presentation: Maintain consistent framing, lighting, scale, and positioning across products and collections.
5. Image Editing & File Management: Perform required edits, organize and label files correctly, and deliver final images according to established standards and deadlines.
6. Quality Control & Collaboration: Review images during shoots, correct technical issues, and communicate with the Creative Director and Brand teams to ensure deliverables meet requirements.

Retouching

1. Color Correction & Cleanup: Ensure accurate product colors and remove dust, blemishes, and minor imperfections.
2. Image Consistency: Maintain consistent lighting, cropping, color, and overall appearance across all images.
3. File Preparation & Delivery: Export, name, and organize final images in the required formats and sizes, meeting deadlines.

Studio management

1. Maintain the PDP tracker as the source of truth for sample status, shoot status, and upload status
2. Manage the studio space, equipment, and supplies, including maintenance and purchasing
3. Book and manage freelance support, such as stylists within budget
4. Build and document SOPs for naming conventions, image specs, and quality control
5. Partner with ecommerce and wholesale teams on priorities and delivery dates

Qualifications

• 4+ years of product or ecommerce photography, preferably footwear, fashion, or accessories
• Experience running high-volume PDP or ecommerce studio workflows
• Expert in lighting, camera systems, and capture software (e.g., Capture One)
• Strong Photoshop retouching skills
• Working knowledge of retailer image requirements and digital asset management tools
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing vendors and freelancers

Preferred

• Product styling experience
• Experience with Asana, Capture One, BOX, or similar asset delivery platforms
• Experience with AI-assisted imagery or retouching tools
• Video capture skills for short-form product content

What success looks like

• Every requested style is shot, retouched, and delivered on time to retailer specs
• Samples are tracked from intake to return, with nothing lost or reshot unnecessarily
• Assets are named and sized correctly the first time
• Sales and ecommerce teams trust the PDP tracker as the single source of truth

Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Only qualified candidates will be contacted. Direct applicants only; no third-party staffing inquiries, please.

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