Remote Product Photographer (Digital Submissions)

Position Summary

We are searching for a detail-oriented and creative Remote Product Photographer to join our growing digital team. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong sense of visual balance, spatial arrangement, and tonal harmony who thrives in a fast-paced eCommerce setting. Your core responsibility will be to capture high-resolution product images from your home studio and submit them digitally for online cataloging, marketing, and customer presentation purposes. With an annual salary of $45,000, this role enables individuals to work autonomously while making meaningful contributions to the overall visual presentation of a modern retail brand. We value innovation, consistency, and the ability to tell a visually resonant story that engages online shoppers.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture clean, high-quality product photos that meet brand guidelines and visual standards.
• Shoot a variety of items, including apparel, accessories, packaged goods, and lifestyle images.
• Plan, style, and execute shots that emphasize key product features and appeal to target audiences.
• Edit and retouch images to ensure clarity, consistency, and color accuracy while maintaining authenticity.
• Ensure that product angles, lighting, and shadowing accurately present product characteristics.
• Upload edited files into a shared system with correct metadata and file naming conventions.
• Maintain accurate shoot logs and version control to track revisions and updates.
• Collaborate with remote creative teams, stylists, and editors via digital communication tools.
• Maintain an organized library of digital assets with timely submission schedules.
• Test lighting setups and backdrops for visual consistency across shoots and product lines.

Work Environment and Culture

Remote Setup

This position is designed for individuals who can produce professional-grade photography from a home-based studio. A controlled setting with appropriate lighting, stable backgrounds, and a dependable workflow is essential for success.

Team Dynamics

As part of a fully remote creative division, you’ll engage with stylists, content managers, art directors, and post-production editors daily. Most collaboration is handled through video conferencing, cloud-based feedback systems, and asynchronous communications. Each contributor is encouraged to take ownership of their role and bring forward new ideas to improve our visual content.

Culture and Values

Our company thrives on a results-driven mindset. Instead of tracking working hours, we evaluate performance based on deliverables and their effectiveness. You'll have creative latitude within brand-aligned standards and receive ongoing support to elevate your craft. We foster a culture of dialogue, innovation, and accountability.

Tools and Technologies

Photography Equipment

• Professional DSLR or mirrorless camera (Canon, Sony, Nikon, or similar)
• Lenses suitable for macro, flat-lay, and lifestyle compositions
• Adjustable continuous lighting systems, such as LED panels or softboxes
• Versatile backgrounds, props, and tabletop surfaces
• Stabilizing gear, such as remote shutters and tripods

Editing and Collaboration

• Adobe Creative Cloud tools, especially Lightroom and Photoshop
• Cloud-based asset transfer via Google Drive or Dropbox
• Workflow coordinators like Asana or ClickUp for task and milestone tracking
• Slack and Zoom for real-time communication with the creative team
• Capture One for live shooting and remote approvals
• Metadata editing platforms for optimized file organization and discoverability

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of practical experience in product photography, ideally within eCommerce or online retail
• A digital portfolio showcasing sharp, engaging product photos with a variety of angles and compositions
• Mastery of photographic lighting, balance, and styling techniques
• Proficient in advanced post-production, including exposure correction and color harmonization
• Knowledge of optimal image specifications for online retail platforms
• Ability to receive direction and apply detailed feedback consistently
• Strong personal organization, including shoot scheduling and image management
• Strong command of English communication skills to support smooth communication with remote collaborators

Preferred Attributes

• Background in remote brand collaboration or digital content production
• Prior experience creating imagery for Shopify, Amazon, or similar platforms
• Understanding of how photography influences product discoverability through SEO
• Awareness of evolving photography trends and adaptive visual techniques
• Attention to detail and an artistic sensibility that enhances product appeal
• Ongoing commitment to learning new photography tools and approaches

What You’ll Gain

Professional Growth

• Varied projects that will strengthen your portfolio and technical versatility
• Opportunities to contribute original concepts within structured briefs
• Feedback-driven development from seasoned creative professionals
• A merit-based culture where growth is tied to creative outcomes

Creative Empowerment

• Control over your creative workflow while aligned with the visual brand direction.
• Invitations to creative brainstorms and post-project reviews
• Access to shared templates, shot lists, and collaborative inspiration boards
• Flexibility to design a remote schedule that aligns with your peak productivity hours

Impact and Recognition

• Be an integral part of elevating how customers experience products online
• Share in the success of high-performing visual campaigns and collections
• Gain visibility as a dependable and visionary contributor in a design-forward team
• Enjoy recognition for precision, creativity, and consistency in execution

Call to Action

Do you have the visual instincts and technical skill to make products shine through a screen? If you're eager to create captivating product imagery in a flexible, remote setting, we'd love to connect with you. Apply today to bring your photographic talent to a digital-first team where creativity meets purpose.