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.
$91K - $114K *
Lead production operations by driving efficiency and quality, managing teams, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate with subcontractors and oversee training initiatives to align production with sales o...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $140K *
Empower your creativity by designing impactful visual assets for government clients. Collaborate with teams to produce compliant, engaging content across digital and print platforms while managing mul...
Yesterday
$280K - $290K *
Join a high-impact role driving customer retention and growth strategies across 2-3 portfolio companies. Utilize deep operational expertise to enhance customer success functions while diagnosing perfo...
Reposted 3 weeks ago
Associate Athletic Director for Communications & Creative Content
$75K - $90K *
Unlock potential by leading athletic communications and creative content for a dynamic interscholastic athletics program. Manage media relations, digital content, and storytelling to enhance the visib...
2 weeks ago
$95K - $115K *
Explore opportunities to enhance eCommerce by analyzing site performance and customer experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate data insights into actionable strategies that dri...
Reposted 4 weeks ago
Office Director - Architecture and Design
$185K - $220K *
Help us manage office operations effectively by fostering relationships, driving business growth, and championing innovation to ensure compliance and promote a collaborative culture...
4 weeks ago
Assistant Director of People & Culture
$100K - $115K *
Unlock potential by overseeing HR operations, compliance, and employee relations while driving talent development and engagement initiatives to enhance organizational effectiveness and foster a positi...
2 days ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive exceptional growth by creating localized marketing strategies that bridge national brand initiatives with community engagement. Lead innovative field marketing efforts to boost brand recognition...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Create strategic account plans and drive revenue growth by leading expansion discussions and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts, ensuring alignment and collaboration with cross-functi...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Drive your career forward by owning and expanding a portfolio of Commercial accounts. Lead strategies for predictable revenue growth while collaborating cross-functionally and managing complex sales c...
3 weeks ago
$110K - $135K *
Drive expansion and renewal for Commercial accounts, leading strategies that foster predictable revenue growth through structured account planning and multi-product adoption in a dynamic, stakeholder...
3 weeks ago
$126K - $184K *
Transform operational excellence by leading a team of MPS planners to drive strategic initiatives, enhance efficiency, and achieve key performance indicators across multiple divisions, contributing si...
2 weeks ago
$100K - $160K *
Pioneer innovative strategies as a Creative Strategist Lead, driving impactful ad and social content that elevates a category-defining product in a fast-paced startup. Collaborate cross-functionally t...
1 month ago
Staff Interaction Designer, YouTube Partner Programs
$188K - $274K *
Help us shape the future of creator experiences by leading design strategies that empower millions. Drive innovative, AI-first solutions that transform complex workflows into intuitive, actionable ins...
1 week ago
Creative Director, PV Brand Partnership Studio
$141K - $190K *
Lead innovative campaigns for global brands, collaborating with diverse teams to push creative boundaries and drive marketing objectives. Manage complex projects, foster client relationships, and leve...
1 week ago
$150K - $180K *
Empower your career by leading commercial strategies in the construction sector. Drive best practices, manage risks, and foster stakeholder relationships while mentoring a high-performing team to achi...
Yesterday
Member of Technical Staff, Agentic Environments
$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI technology, focusing on scalable production systems. Collaborate with engineers and scientists to design high-performing software and tools, ensuring se...
3 weeks ago
$90K - $110K *
Lead the charge in enhancing employee relations and administration, ensuring effective HR practices across the organization. Collaborate with leaders to manage workforce changes, support employee need...
1 week ago
$90K - $110K *
Drive employee engagement and operational excellence by managing HR functions, fostering relationships, and overseeing employee administration and workplace accommodations in a dynamic environment...
2 weeks ago
$198K - $294K *
Shape the future of user experience research by establishing strategic direction, guiding teams, and leveraging data insights. Collaborate with executives to influence decisions that optimize user exp...
Reposted yesterday
Manager, Product Design, Studio
$182K - $246K *
Champion the future of design by leading a talented team of Visual and Systems Designers, shaping strategic frameworks, and enhancing high-quality experiences across platforms through innovative syste...
3 weeks ago
Manager, Product Design, Studio
$182K - $246K *
Develop and lead a team of design specialists, crafting systems that enhance user experience across web, Android, and iOS platforms. Champion design excellence and collaboration while driving high-imp...
3 weeks ago
Project Architect | Commercial
$80K - $95K *
Unlock potential by leading innovative architectural projects, collaborating with a dynamic team to deliver exceptional design solutions, and mentoring emerging talent while ensuring quality and clien...
2 weeks ago
$130K - $150K *
Oversee the management of architectural projects, ensuring successful outcomes through effective planning, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration across a diverse portfolio...
6 days ago
$110K - $120K *
Unlock a creative and fast-paced production role where you'll lead and scale high-volume social media ad shoots, mentor emerging talent, and enhance team workflows while owning the process from concep...
Reposted 3 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.