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Senior Photographer

Job Description:

Are you obsessed with data, partner success, taking action, and changing the game? If you have a whole lot of hustle and a touch of nerd, come work with Pattern! We want you to use your skills to push one of the fastest-growing companies in the US to the top of the list.

Pattern is the premier partner for global Ecommerce acceleration and is headquartered in Utah's Silicon Slopes tech hub—with offices in Asia, Australia, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. Valued at $2 billion, Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies in North America by Deloitte and one of best-led companies in America by Inc. More than 100 global brands—like Nestle, Sylvania, Kong, Panasonic, Sorel, Skullcandy, and Popsockets—rely on Pattern's global Ecommerce acceleration platform to scale their business around the world. We place employee experience at the center of our business model and have been recognized as one of America's Most Loved Workplaces®.

Pattern’s unique acceleration business model fosters an ideal space for collaborative creatives, which combines some of the best aspects of working in-house with the variety that comes with agency work. Our 7500 ft2 studio has been custom built as the perfect place for photo and video teams to produce the high quality content our brand partners expect.

If you are a widely experienced commercial product photographer, who is capable of creating images that blend seamlessly with the content of the largest global brands, we want to talk to you. **An online portfolio is required to apply for this position. Please include a link to your portfolio on your resume.**

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a day in the life of a Senior Photographer at Pattern?

Shoot for dozens of our partner brands by collaborating with our in-house art directors and producers to identify needed product images, and then plan and carry out shoots
Own the technical aspects of the shoot and retouching work
Convert art direction and product lists into shoot schedules and production plans, deciding how best to achieve the requested results, i.e. studio vs location, capture vs photoshop, shot order, crew needs, etc
Work with a producer to determine resources needed and reasonable timelines for shoots and post-production
Be involved through the entire planning, shooting and post-production process, until delivering retouched and ready-to-use assets
Manage your own schedule, tasks, and time-off - typically alternating shoot weeks with planning and post-production weeks

What will I need to thrive in this role?

5+ years of commercial product photography experience
BFA degree in Photography or equivalent degree/experience
A collaborative mindset to work as a team with art directors, producers, stylists and other crew members
Proficient in Capture One tethered shooting and raw processing workflows
Mastery of lighting and photoshop tools to consistently convert art-direction into final images that match or exceed expectations
Experience in prepping files for remote retouching teams and auditing their work
Experience shooting, organizing, and refreshing product image libraries within an in-house or similar setting
Experience navigating commercial client relationships in a freelance or agency setting
Extreme attention to detail in tracking shot lists, making selects, noting post-production needs, and auditing final deliverables
Ability to lift 50 lbs and meet the physical demands of being on set, traveling with equipment, and long shoot days when needed
Experience shooting events, headshots, and architecture a plus

What does high performance look like in this role?

You confidently produce high quality images every shoot, often beyond the expectations of the client or art-director
You embrace autonomy, take full ownership of your tasks, and manage your time so that you do what you say you’ll do, when you say you’ll do it
You plan for the unexpected, and leave some time and energy to reprioritize tasks or take on small last-minute projects
You forecast time needed for shooting and retouching with high accuracy
You communicate transparently and keep project partners in the loop as decisions are made and milestones are met
You bring novel solutions to the shoot when faced with creative or technical problems
You work effortlessly in a team environment, knowing when to ask for help and when to offer help, while staying accountable for your own responsibilities
You help the studio run smoothly by planning well in advance, and cleaning up after yourself so each team can use their scheduled time on set
You manage your files in a way that another photographer could take over an account and navigate your folders or adjust a working file easily
You make time on set enjoyable, make it easy for each crew member to fulfill their role, and know how to motivate a crew through a slump in creativity or performance

What is my potential for career growth?

This role is perfect for the experienced photographer who is ready for the consistency of in-house work, while shooting for a huge variety of national and global brands. The Senior Photographer will have excellent networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration opportunities within a larger creative team of art-directors, videographers, 3D artists, and other photographers. Pattern has been named one of the fastest growing tech companies and is actively incorporating new 3D and AI technologies in our creative work. The Senior Photographer would have opportunities to expand their skillset to incorporate cutting edge technologies, and advance their career within a quickly growing company.

What does success look like in the first 30, 60, 90 days?

30 Days - You are familiar your team of art directors, assigned brands, and have completed a handful of basic shoots

60 Days - You have completed a major shoot which you have participated in planning from day one

90 Days - You understand the Pattern business model, and how you contribute to Pattern’s success. You understand the people on your project teams and know where you fit in, as well as how to plan and carry out shoots leveraging their talents

What is the team like?

The team has an incredible amount of collective experience and knowledge, while maintaining a very collaborative and supportive workflow. You will work directly with a producer and art director on each project, and may interact with brand managers, product coordinators, or contacts from our partner brands. You will have a lot of autonomy in your role, as well as accountability for your work, but also opportunities to knowledge-share with other photographers, including your manager, the Director of Photography. You will be part of a larger creative team of designers, 3D artists, and videographers and editors. Ideas and input are encouraged from all members.

What’s the company culture?

The company is built around a set of values that we look for in each employee:

Game Changers - we look at problems with an open mind and share new ideas, regularly reassess existing plans and set realistic timelines to goals, make profitable, productive, and innovative contributions, and actively pursue improvements to Pattern’s processes and outcomes
Data Fanatics - We use data to drive our creative decisions, discover best practices, and to keep our focus on solutions that help our brands win in Ecommerce spaces
Partner Obsessed - We succeed when our partner brands succeed, and we obsess over delivering the content that produces the best results for our brands, often exceeding their expectations at the same time
Team of Doers - We have a bias for action by doing what we say we’ll do, when we say we’ll do it, supporting each other, embracing improvements, and holding ourselves accountable to our team and partners.

What is the hiring process?

Initial phone interview with Pattern’s talent acquisition team
Video interview with a hiring manager
Onsite interview with a panel of department leaders
Professional reference checks
Executive review
Offer

Why should I work at Pattern?

Pattern offers big opportunities to make a difference in the ecommerce industry! We are a company full of talented people that evolves quickly and often. We set big goals, work tirelessly to achieve them, and we love our Pattern community. We also believe in having fun and balancing our lives, so we offer awesome benefits that include