ROLE OVERVIEWThe Photographer is Meyer's in-house imaging resource, responsible for capturing product, lifestyle, and campaign photography across a high-volume, multi-brand portfolio. Working under the creative direction of the Creative Manager - Studio Art Direction, this role produces the imagery that fuels Meyer's DTC, marketplace, retail, and social channels - shooting consistently, efficiently, and to a standard that reflects each brand's visual identity.
This is a production-volume role with a creative eye. The Photographer executes direction precisely, brings strong technical skill to every shoot, and owns the full technical operation of the set - from lighting rig and camera setup through tethered capture management and a clean drive handoff to the post-production team.
WHAT YOU'LL DOPhotography & Shoot Execution- Execute photo shoots across product, lifestyle, and campaign formats - in-studio and on location - working from shot lists and creative direction provided by management.
- Shoot a high volume of SKUs per collection cycle - maintaining consistent quality, lighting, and styling across large product sets and extended shoot days.
- Collaborate on set with the Senior Content Producer, stylists, and other crew as needed, staying focused on creative output while production logistics are managed around you.
- Contribute a strong eye to on-set styling and composition decisions, flagging anything that doesn't read correctly before it becomes a post-production fix.
Technical Setup & On-Set Management- Own the full technical setup and breakdown of each shoot - camera rigging, lighting builds, grip equipment, and all supporting hardware - ensuring the set is ready to execute management's direction without technical delay.
- Manage tethered capture and on-set media throughout the shoot day: maintaining the live connection for real-time review, handling in-progress backups, and ensuring all assets are protected and accounted for from capture to wrap.
- Perform ongoing technical QC during the shoot - reviewing frames for focus, exposure, and color consistency before moving to the next setup.
Culling, Editing & Handoff- Cull selects from each shoot, applying editorial judgment to identify the strongest frames that fulfill the shot list and creative brief.
- Apply color grading and Lightroom edits to selects - correcting exposure, white balance, and color to a consistent, on-brand baseline that prepares files for post-production processing.
- Deliver organized, clearly labeled drives to the Post Production Manager following each shoot, with selects flagged and edit settings applied - enabling a clean, efficient handoff with no ambiguity.
Equipment Ownership & Maintenance- Own the inventory, maintenance, and operational readiness of all in-house camera bodies, lenses, lighting equipment, grip hardware, and accessories - flagging repair needs or replacements proactively before they affect production.
- Stay current on equipment capabilities and make informed recommendations to the Creative Manager when gear additions or upgrades would improve output quality or production efficiency.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR- 3+ years of professional photography experience with a portfolio demonstrating strong product and lifestyle work - consumer goods, housewares, or CPG experience preferred.
- Technical command of studio lighting - strobe, continuous, and mixed - including lighting builds from scratch, modifier selection, and real-time adjustments across changing setups and product types.
- Hands-on experience managing the full technical operation of a shoot: camera rigging, grip equipment, tethered capture setup, and on-set media management.
- Proficiency in Lightroom for culling, cataloging, and color grading; solid understanding of RAW file management, tethering software (Capture One or equivalent), and on-set digital workflow.
- Comfortable with high-volume production: able to maintain quality and consistency across large SKU sets and back-to-back shoot days without losing focus.
- Strong understanding of how photography serves downstream use - what post-production needs in a clean handoff, how assets will be used by designers, and what different channel formats require.
- Takes creative direction well and executes it with precision; brings a strong eye to the work without overriding the AD's vision.
- Reliable and organized: media is backed up, drives are properly labeled, and the technical side of the shoot never creates downstream problems.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE- Every shoot delivers selects that fulfill the brief - on style, on coverage, and on time - without requiring significant reshoot or additional production.
- Drive handoffs are clean and complete: post-production receives organized files with color-graded selects, ready to process without going back to the photographer.
- Lighting and styling are consistent across a full product collection, even across multi-day shoots and high SKU counts.
- Studio equipment is maintained and shoot-ready - no last-minute gear issues that affect production.
Benefits:- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) with a 6% match (4% vested immediately, remaining 2% vested over a four-year period)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 8 Sick Days per year, with rollover (40 hours for the remainder of 2026)
- 12 Holidays, plus two Floating Holidays per year (one Floating Holiday for the remainder of 2026)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Hybrid Work Schedule
- Dog Friendly Workplace
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Adoption/Infertility Benefits
- Wellness Programs, including a Gym Subsidy
- Generous Product Discounts
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThis position splits time between office and creative work, in-studio productions, and offsite shoot locations. The role involves regular use of standard office equipment as well as active on-set environments.
Physical demands include:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and computer use during planning, review, and administrative work
- Extended periods of standing and walking during shoot days
- Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. and assist with light production tasks as needed
- Occasional travel required for offsite productions
Standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with shoot days that may begin early or run late as production requires.
$80,000 to $100,000, DOE
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