Sr. Photographer

Job Summary
The Senior Photographer is the primary resource and subject matter expert for the photography function and oversees all creative and photography needs for the KEEN photo media studio. This role establishes and directs the company and partners product detail page (PDP) and creative studio photography. The Sr. Photographer is responsible for strategic planning, shooting, and editing media studio and campaign brand photos, and working in collaboration with the photo retouching team to deliver photography assets. This role leads collaborative partnerships with stakeholders and production teams to meet tight timelines and ensure content guidelines are met according to brand specifications.

Essential Functions
•    Oversees all aspects of photo shoots. Including PDP, product laydowns, 360s, creative product photos, on body/lookbooks, studio walkthroughs, corporate events, and specialty shoots.  
•    Critical photo studio involvement in final line close and product detail page shoot requirements. 
•    Works with photo studio project manager, helps manage photo resources including contractors, equipment rentals, photography assistants, stylists, hmu, lighting/digitech, etc.  
•    Identifies, manages, and helps coordinate retouching as needed. 
•    Determines lighting and exposure requirements needed to produce quality images 
•    Selects photo shoot locations that support product aesthetic.  
•    Collaborates with stylists or other members of the creative team to produce work that is on-trend and reflects the aesthetic of the organization.  
•    Ensures photography work meets creative expectations and requirements and is delivered according to the deadlines. Communicates time estimates, photo needs and resourcing requirements to the rest of the department.  
•    Responsible for tracking the usage of and maintenance of photo studio equipment.  

Qualifications
•    High school diploma or equivalent level of education. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent level of education/experience with a photography focus is preferred. 
•    Eight (8) years of relevant photo studio experience with five (5) years of experience working as a principal photographer in a high-quality photography studio. 
•    Documented experience working closely with trafficking retouching process. 
•    Well versed in all studio functions including intake, equipment, lighting, retouching, and processing. 
•    Expert level knowledge of camera equipment. 
•    Expert level knowledge of lighting equipment. 
•    Expert level knowledge of photography software. 

Travel Required: Yes, up to 10% of work time will involve travel 

Base Salary: $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 yearly
This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. The actual base salary will depend on numerous factors such as: experience, knowledge and skills, and location. Our base salary is just one component of our competitive total rewards strategy which includes numerous benefits and perks as well as specific health and welfare benefits.

Why Work at KEEN:  Driven by a passion for life outside, KEEN is a values-led, independently owned brand from Portland, Oregon, that’s on a mission to create original and versatile products, improve lives, and inspire outside adventure. Founded in 2003, KEEN launched a revolution in the footwear industry with the introduction of the Newport adventure sandal, and has donated more than $18 million to non-profit organizations and causes around the world to promote responsible outdoor recreation, including conservation efforts to protect open spaces. KEEN strives to show the world through its products and its actions that a business for good can actually be good for business. By giving back, reducing impact, and activating communities and individuals to protect the places where we work and play, KEEN puts its values in motion and takes action to leave the world a better place.  

At KEEN, we believe in a more just and equitable future for all people. As a global brand, we acknowledge that our business, buildings, and daily lives exist within the traditional territories of indigenous peoples. We strive for a future that recognizes the knowledge, rights, and resilience of these peoples.

KEEN Footwear is an equal opportunity employer.  We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.