Company Description
Job Description
The Abercrombie & Fitch team is looking for a Photographer that has a passion for studio e-commerce photography. This person will be responsible for shooting studio on-figure e-commerce imagery and ensuring that the garments are captured in the most appealing, and compelling manners. These images will be customer facing on all Abercrombie & Fitch e-commerce and digital platforms. This person will work closely with the art direction teams, stylists, studio production, and other photographers in a fast-paced studio environment. This position demands that you have a great eye for detail, a vast knowledge of photography and lighting, and an ability to work with cross functional partners to achieve desired results.
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Photograph models for e-commerce site, including day-to-day on-set direction of posing, lighting, and mood of product capture.
- Photograph assigned in-house marketing shoots, collaborating closely with art directors and stylists on the concept, production, and on-set execution of these marketing stories.
- Collaborate with art direction team to concept, test and execute lighting, posing and set design updates for e-commerce and assigned in-house marketing shoots.
- On-set digital tech work. Working AD and photographer on daily e-commerce sets
- Partner closely with on set stylists, art directors, hair, and makeup artists to maintain style guide standards and participate in style guide updates when necessary.
- Participate in studio team collaborative processes around imagery, posing, lighting, and editing feedback to ensure the best possible final imagery.
- Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Figma and CaptureOne to (Cropping, Exposure, Background Removal, Color-Correction/Conversion, etc) according to company standards if needed
- Maintain photo equipment and cleanliness of studio
What will you need to bring?
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 + years of experience in an ecommerce studio environment
- Product photography experience both off and on figure
- A perfectionist eye for detail and color accuracy
- Understanding of photography, lighting, photo editing, and compositional skills
- Strong background with continuous and strobe lighting
- Must have experience in digital workflows using Capture One
- Experience with 35mm and Medium Format cameras and film stock
- Ability to use Adobe Photoshop
- Basic retouching/editing skills
- Strong understanding of Mac OS and DSLR cameras
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Ability to troubleshoot lighting and camera issues
- Understand deadlines and schedules in order to help prioritize product
- Humble, team-oriented and optimistic
- Creative thinker; frequently pushes imagination beyond the comfort zone
- A meticulous approach to work; pays keen attention to detail
- Great listener; enjoys collaborating with other professionals
- Open-minded; takes in criticisms and opinions constructively
- Previous photo in-studio experience
- Passion for working with great brands and well-crafted product
- Portfolio or sample of work is required with application
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.
At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.
Benefits & Perks
As an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F is committed to providing simple, competitive, and comprehensive benefits that align with our Company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:
- Incentive bonus program
- 401(K) savings plan with company match
- Annual companywide review process
- Flexible spending accounts
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Associate assistance program
- Paid parental and adoption leave
- Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
- Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Mobile Stipend
- Paid time off & one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
- Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles & six work from anywhere weeks per year)
- Seven associate wellness half days per year
- Onsite fitness center
- Merchandise discount on all of our brands
- Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
- Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
- Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Additional Information
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
