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 (url removed), 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: $(phone number removed) (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 (url removed), team give-back initiatives

Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.

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