Photographer/Sr. Photographer - Hco

Job Description

The Hollister Co. 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 Hollister’s 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, assisting in collaboration with art directors and stylists on the lighting concept, production, and on-set execution of these marketing stories.
•    Collaborate with art direction team to assist in testing and executing lighting, posing and set design updates for e-commerce and assigned in-house marketing shoots.
•    Partner closely with on set with 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.
•    Maintain photo equipment and cleanliness of studio.

What Will You Need To Bring?
•    Bachelor’s degree preferred
•    5+ years of experience
•    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
•    Must have experience in digital workflows using Capture One
•    Expert understanding of both Film and Digital processes
•    Excellent organizational and time management skills
•    Ability to troubleshoot lighting and camera issues
•    Understand deadlines and schedules 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. (A&F 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.   

Our Values 

Our corporate purpose of being here for you on the journey to being and becoming who you are, fuels our customer-led brands and our global associates. We lead with this purpose and always put our people first, which is evidenced by our Great Place to Work™ Certification, as well as being named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality by the Human Rights Campaign. In addition to equitable compensation and benefit offerings, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, we offer a range of educational and engagement opportunities, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.   

What You'll Get

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!

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER