Find photographer opportunities that match your creative expertise and career goals. Ladders features vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more, including senior photography positions and related creative roles where visual storytelling, technical skill, and leadership are valued.
Photographers create images for editorial, commercial, corporate, product, fashion, and other purposes. Their work can include planning shoots, selecting lighting and equipment, directing subjects, capturing images, and editing files for delivery. In senior roles, photographers may also shape visual strategy, manage production budgets, lead teams, and collaborate with marketing, design, or communications departments.
Employers often look for a strong portfolio, expertise with cameras and lighting, image-editing proficiency, and the ability to deliver consistent work to a creative brief. Specialized experience—such as commercial, product, portrait, or editorial photography—can help distinguish candidates. Communication, organization, creative problem-solving, and project leadership are also valuable, particularly for senior positions.
Photography professionals may advance into roles such as senior photographer, photography director, creative director, or visual content leader. Career paths vary by industry and employer, and high-paying opportunities may combine hands-on image-making with creative direction, team management, or broader brand and content responsibilities.
Browse vetted photography and related creative jobs on Ladders. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and focus your search on professional positions offering salaries of $100,000 or more.
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Shape the future of marketing strategies by leading a dynamic team to create innovative promotional plans, analyze market trends, and drive successful campaigns for events, ensuring timely execution a...
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Senior Staff Software Engineer, Agentic Storytelling, Photos
$262K - $364K *
Champion the future of storytelling by leading innovative AI-driven projects, shaping the architecture and design of multi-year strategies for Google Photos, and collaborating with technical leaders t...
3 weeks ago
$215K - $245K *
Lead a dynamic team in overseeing design activities across project phases, ensuring alignment with objectives, budget, and quality standards while fostering collaboration among stakeholders for succes...
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$79K - $99K *
Empower your career by producing engaging vertical video content for social platforms. Collaborate with a dynamic newsroom to develop original stories and scalable formats, ensuring high-quality produ...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Lead the charge in building a robust observability practice from the ground up. Engage hands-on in strategy, tooling, and team development while fostering a culture of operational excellence and relia...
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$150K - $180K *
Transform the observability landscape by building a cutting-edge practice. Lead hands-on strategy and platform development while mentoring a growing team to ensure reliability and operational excellen...
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Account Director - Art, Design and Culture
$100K - $120K *
Elevate brand visibility through strategic PR programs and cultural intelligence. Lead account teams, forge media relationships, and drive impactful communications in art, design, and lifestyle sector...
1 month ago
$120K - $200K *
Transform our social media landscape by leading strategy, community engagement, and brand storytelling across multiple platforms. Drive growth through creative content and partnerships while represent...
Reposted 2 weeks ago
$80K - $90K *
Join a team that's shaping brand narratives through innovative social media strategies. Lead content creation, engage with communities, and analyze performance to elevate experiences for residents, fa...
4 weeks ago
$167K - $196K *
Join a team that's redefining creative production by leading multi-channel projects, managing resources, and enhancing workflows to deliver compelling brand stories across various platforms and campai...
1 week ago
$141K - $166K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead creative production across multi-channel projects, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence while collaborating with cross-functional partners to craft compelling...
1 week ago
$82K *
Elevate creative solutions by collaborating with cross-functional teams to conceive and implement innovative design concepts across various digital mediums, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality e...
1 week ago
Product Manager, Curinos One Capture
$145K - $155K *
Join a team that's redefining client acquisition strategies through innovative product management. Collaborate across sectors to enhance marketing outcomes using data-driven insights and advanced anal...
1 month ago
$95K - $208K *
Lead creative initiatives to enhance brand voice and engagement through impactful marketing campaigns, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive growth and emotional connections with audience...
6 days ago
$100K - $120K *
Join a team that's redefining brand design, where you'll innovate visual identities, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and elevate Grindr's creative output across multiple platforms, ensuring b...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$120K - $150K *
Shape the future of influencer marketing by leading strategy, execution, and team development to drive measurable growth and partnership success across various platforms. Your expertise will build vit...
3 weeks ago
$120K - $140K *
Provide creative leadership for a design team, ensuring high standards and cohesive work across multiple projects. Collaborate with stakeholders to translate brand guidelines into actionable design so...
1 week ago
$120K - $140K *
Join a dynamic team as a Design Director, leading creative efforts for a major tech client. Drive design excellence, mentor talent, and ensure cohesive branding across projects while exploring innovat...
1 week ago
$75K - $90K *
Drive exceptional client outcomes by managing complex, cross-functional projects. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure clarity, timely execution, and risk management, transforming strategy into ac...
Reposted 1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Transform creative possibilities by leading multidisciplinary teams and establishing visionary strategies that connect with audiences and drive client success. Mentor emerging leaders while delivering...
4 weeks ago
$110K - $130K *
Unlock new opportunities in fertility care by building essential provider relationships and shaping innovative strategies. Drive revenue and education-driven selling while influencing Evvy's product a...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
$160K - $200K *
Lead and innovate the Paid Social practice, driving strategy and performance across platforms. Collaborate with leadership to shape growth, build a high-performing team, and establish best-in-class st...
Yesterday
$180K - $220K *
Oversee the strategic direction and performance of our Paid Social practice, leading a team to drive growth and innovation across platforms. Collaborate with leadership to shape best-in-class service...
Yesterday
$150K - $180K *
Champion the evolution of paid social strategies, leading a dynamic team to drive performance and growth across diverse platforms. Shape best-in-class practices while collaborating with cross-function...
Yesterday
$75K - $100K *
Lead innovative visual storytelling by transforming complex medical data into engaging graphics. Collaborate with teams to create strategic artwork across various media, mentoring junior designers whi...
2 weeks ago
What types of photographer jobs can I find on Ladders?
Ladders features vetted professional openings paying $100,000 or more, which may include senior photographer roles and related creative positions involving photography, visual content, or creative leadership.
What qualifications do employers typically look for in photographers?
Requirements vary, but employers commonly value a polished portfolio, camera and lighting expertise, image-editing skills, relevant subject-matter experience, and the ability to meet creative briefs and deadlines.
How can photographers move into higher-paying roles?
Developing specialized expertise, building a strong portfolio, and gaining experience in creative direction, production management, or team leadership can support advancement. Compensation depends on the role, employer, industry, and location.
Do photographer jobs on Ladders pay at least $100,000?
Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs with salaries of $100,000 or more. Check each listing for its specific compensation details and requirements.