Photographer, Studio Manager

Vida Shoes International

. Partner with the sales team to receive, log, and cross-check samples against PDP requests and trackers .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $85,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in product photography, particularly in footwear and fashion, with strong skills in lighting, retouching, and managing high-volume studio workflows. Proficient in collaborating with creative teams and maintaining digital asset management standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Product PhotographyLighting ExpertisePhotoshop RetouchingEcommerce Studio WorkflowsDigital Asset Management

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Hard Skills

Product PhotographyLighting ExpertisePhotoshop RetouchingImage EditingColor CorrectionFile OrganizationProduct StylingVideo Capture SkillsAI-Assisted ImageryHigh-Volume Studio Workflows

Soft Skills

Highly OrganizedDetail-OrientedVendor ManagementFreelancer Management

Tools & Technologies

Capture OneAsanaBOXDigital Asset Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Ecommerce PhotographyFootwear PhotographyFashion PhotographyPDP TrackerCreative Direction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partner with the sales team to receive, log, and cross-check samples against PDP requests and trackers
Confirm shot lists, angles, and retailer requirements before each shoot
Photograph footwear on-model and off-figure to brand and retailer standards
Style products or book and direct freelance stylists when needed
Retouch images in-house
Name, size, and upload final assets to BOX according to retailer guidelines
Reconcile shot samples and return them to sales with completed return logs
Prepare and maintain studio equipment, lighting, and backdrops
Capture high-quality product images representing color, materials, construction, and details
Follow approved shot lists, photography guidelines, and creative direction
Maintain consistent framing, lighting, scale, and positioning across products and collections
Perform edits, organize and label files, and deliver final images to established standards and deadlines
Review images during shoots, correct technical issues, and collaborate with the Creative Director and Brand teams
Perform color correction and cleanup, removing dust, blemishes, and minor imperfections
Maintain consistent lighting, cropping, color, and overall appearance across images
Export, name, and organize final images in required formats and sizes
Maintain the PDP tracker as the source of truth for sample, shoot, and upload status
Manage studio space, equipment, and supplies, including maintenance and purchasing
Book and manage freelance support within budget
Build and document SOPs for naming conventions, image specifications, and quality control
Partner with ecommerce and wholesale teams on priorities and delivery dates

Requirements

What you’ll need

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