Job Description
Join Aperture Studios NYC as our Senior Creative Photographer and shape the visual narrative of tomorrow's iconic brands. We're seeking a visionary artist to capture breathtaking imagery for high-profile campaigns, editorial features, and digital experiences. Your work will grace billboards, magazines, and digital platforms worldwide, collaborating with creative directors, stylists, and talent to push visual boundaries. This role offers competitive compensation, state-of-the-art equipment, and unparalleled growth in Manhattan's dynamic creative landscape.
Responsibility
- Conceptualize and execute commercial photography campaigns for fashion, luxury, and tech clients
- Lead photoshoots from pre-production to final delivery, managing lighting, styling, and direction
- Master post-production workflow using Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One)
- Maintain and expand studio's proprietary image archive with metadata organization
- Mentor junior photographers and photography assistants on technical excellence
- Collaborate with marketing teams to align visual assets with brand strategy
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and creative techniques
Qualification
- 5+ years professional photography experience with commercial portfolio
- Expertise in studio lighting, location photography, and digital retouching
- Proficiency with medium format cameras (Hasselblad/Phase One) and Profoto lighting systems
- Bachelor's degree in Photography, Fine Arts, or related field
- Strong client management and project coordination abilities
- Adobe Certified Professional (Photoshop/Lightroom) preferred
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with multiple simultaneous projects
- Valid US driver's license for location shoots