Product Photographer

tarte™ is the pioneer of high-performance naturals™ & one of the fastest growing cosmetic companies in the U.S. Nearly 25 years ago, founder & CEO Maureen Kelly set out to create a cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products packed with good-for-you ingredients that deliver real results without compromise. Each item is developed without the icky, bad stuff (like parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, & more) & with the best naturally-derived ingredients Mother Nature has to offer. The brand is 85% vegan (with 100% vegan skincare!) & proud to be the #1 concealer brand in the US.* tarte™ is committed to sharing its passion for skinvigorating™ ingredients with the world: it has in-store presence in over 20 countries & online at tarte.com, shipping to over 50 countries worldwide!

But tarte™ doesn't stop there. Giving back has always been a part of the brand's DNA. tarte is committed to lifting up others, having cleared thousands of teacher wishlists & mentoring future leaders & entrepreneurs through the tartelette U & internship programs & the shape your future™ small business awards. In 2017, tarte™ founded heart to tarte™, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization to help support causes like female empowerment, underserved communities, environmental conservancy, animal rescue, disaster relief & health & wellness initiatives. tarte also sustainably sources ingredients directly from cooperatives, & in 2019 helped fund the creation of an all-female maracuja cooperative in the Rainforest.

Are you a force of nature who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to contribute to tarte's mission of offering cruelty-free, eco-chic cosmetics chock high-performance natural™ ingredients? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

Product Photographer

tarte cosmetics is seeking an experienced, full time In-house Product Photographer to produce creative & eye-catching content across a broad range of creative projects and campaigns. The role is responsible for photographing, curating, and producing innovative visual assets that will be used across e-commerce, social media platforms and more. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of visual storytelling to maintain the brand's identity across all photography assets.

Responsibility

• Capture high-quality images that reflect the brand's values, guidelines and messaging
• Collaborate with the marketing and design teams to create visual still life content that resonates with the target audience
• Be comfortable using overlays during the shooting process to ensure product images are consistent in shape and scale
• Utilize different compositions, techniques & settings to capture prop & product textures, colors & other macro details – specifically as it relates to fruits & cosmetic product bulk.
• Have good problem-solving skills as relates to accurately capturing images on a still life set. This includes problem solving lighting issues, compensating for contrast on product, maintaining accurate color and exposure
• Must be able to multi-task with excellent time management skills, juggling shooting responsibilities, file management & retouching feedback simultaneously
• Excellent understanding of lighting techniques and composition
• Contribute to tracking and maintaining the photo budget, exercising sound judgment in when to escalate to the VP of Marketing Development
• Maintain a cohesive visual identity across all photography assets
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and techniques
• Manage and maintain photography equipment and studio space
• Assist with photo post-processing and editing
• Must consistently and accurately name file images.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum 4 years of professional industry experience as a photographer or Photography assistant. Preferably shooting still life.
• Must have experience working with prop stylizing, strong preference for proven history working with fruit & other food photography.
• Understanding and working knowledge of still photography, capture software, techniques, principles, equipment, and lighting techniques
• Proficient in photography equipment and software, including Adobe Creative Suite.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Portfolio & social handles are required for this position.

Benefits

Our Perks:

• Salary range: $75,000-85,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
• Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
• Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
• Hybrid work policy
• Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
• Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.