Photographer - Aerie

Title: Photographer

Aerie is looking for a dynamic fashion photographer with an extensive portfolio to work in our e-commerce photo studio in Pittsburgh, PA. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven understanding of the fashion industry and the ability to raise the creative bar through commercially relevant imagery. The ability to work within and across large, interdependent teams is a must, so the right person will have an understanding of the balance needed between creativity, communication, and collaboration.

Responsibilities:

• Take direction from studio creative leads and collaborate on daily shoots with team members to follow style guides and produce consistent on figure product shots for AEO e-commerce

• Continually achieve productivity and seasonal deadlines while maintaining established brand standards

• Become the primary expert on all studio production software and analytical tools

• Assume responsibility over all studio sets and EQ to maintain camera, lighting, and grip equipment

• Routinely improve and document all studio processes in centralized formats

• Work with studio creative leads to continually evolve lighting and visual effects

• Shoot supplemental assets as needed for email, stores and web set

• Manage the Product Photographer and advance the shooting of accessories and shoes

• Participate in the photography of still life assets and product flats

Qualifications:

• Online portfolio that demonstrates expertise and judgment in the applied techniques of on-figure fashion photography (composition, lighting, capture, and processing), as well as pre-production and post-production steps

• Minimum of 5 years experience in commercial studio photography

• Knowledge of common digital capture platforms (Canon/Nikon DSLRs, medium format systems); various lighting environments (strobe, continuous light); and best practices/conventions for grip and set safety

• Knowledge of Broncolor, Profoto, and Arri lighting

• Fluency in Photoshop, Capture One, Bridge

• Working knowledge of Mac OSX and PC computing platforms

PAY/BENEFITS INFORMATION:

• Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.

• Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.

• Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here.

• AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.