Photographer--On Call

THE ROLE: On Call Photographer

We’re looking for…

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced studio photographer interested in e-commerce, fashion, and high-volume production. The On-Call Photographer is responsible for creating consistent, high-quality product imagery for Rue La La and Gilt across a range of categories, including fashion accessories, footwear, jewelry, beauty, home goods, and on-model apparel.
Working closely with stylists, producers, art directors, and the Imaging team, this role helps execute established creative and technical standards while maintaining the pace and accuracy required in a fast-moving studio environment. The ideal candidate is technically skilled, highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable adapting to changing production needs.

What You’ll Do:

Photograph a wide range of products and models for e-commerce production, including tabletops, on-model, and home imagery.
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Light and photograph each product in accordance with established lighting diagrams, styling guides, and product display standards.
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Capture the key features, functionality, fabrication, color, and unique details of each product accurately.
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Consistently produce technically sound, web-ready imagery that meets established quality, color, composition, and exposure standards.
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Maintain an efficient production pace while protecting image quality and meeting daily volume expectations.
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Partner closely with stylists to ensure products are presented accurately and efficiently on set.
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Collaborate with producers, art directors, set team members, and Imaging partners to execute the creative vision and resolve production issues.
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Review imagery throughout production and identify technical or product-related issues requiring correction or reshooting.

Manage image exceptions and partner with the in-house Imaging team to support timely resolution.
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Follow established procedures for file naming, capture, saving, transferring, archiving, and image delivery.
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Maintain consistency across photography sets and adjust lighting or camera settings as needed to remain within established standards.
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Properly handle, maintain, and troubleshoot cameras, lighting equipment, grip equipment, and other studio tools.
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Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free studio and shooting environment.
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Support location shoots, special projects, and evolving studio production needs as assigned.
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Perform other duties as identified and assigned.

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

You are a technically skilled and dependable photographer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced studio environment. You bring a strong eye for detail, a consistent approach to lighting and image quality, and the ability to balance production speed with established creative and technical standards. You are organized, adaptable, and comfortable working across different product categories and shoot types based on daily business needs.
Experience and background needed
Education
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Degree in photography, digital photography, or a related field preferred.
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Equivalent professional studio photography experience will also be considered.
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Portfolio of original work demonstrates strong lighting, composition, and technical execution required.
Years of experience
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Two or more years of professional digital studio photography experience or equivalent relevant experience.
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Previous experience in e-commerce, high-volume product photography, or a production studio environment preferred.
Technical skills
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Proficiency in Capture One required.

Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, color management, and digital image-production workflows.
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Experience with Canon camera systems and professional studio photography equipment.
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Strong knowledge of grip and electric equipment and safe studio practices.
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Experience with studio flash, continuous lighting, daylight control, location lighting, and remote lighting techniques.
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Proven ability to recreate established lighting setups and maintain consistency across products, sets, and shoot days.
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Strong understanding of file naming, image capture, transfer, archiving, and delivery procedures.
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Ability to troubleshoot basic camera, lighting, and capture-workflow issues.

Expected Salary Range: $30-$35/hr

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. Rue Gilt Groupe reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. Rue Gilt Groupe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills and expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job related and consistent with business need. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, stock options, 401(k) participation, paid time off, medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

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ABOUT US: 

Ready for the most memorable – and stylish – experience of your professional career? Then join us at Rue Gilt Groupe. Combining three complementary brands, Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Simon, we are the premier off-price e-commerce portfolio company.

Our model defined the online treasure hunt through its daily sale events allowing our customers to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail. We believe in fashion for all, sparking delight through daily discovery and shopping as an occasion to celebrate!  World-class merchandising, technology and marketing bring our shopping experience to life, and we hire world-class people to do it.  Living our values and being empowered, tenacious, passionate, collaborative, innovative, and kind is something we strive for every single day. We meet over coffee and brainstorm new ways to spark delight for our members. Volunteer on- and off-hours together. Plan some serious surprises for our coworkers, because nothing ignites innovation like a breakfast cereal buffet or an afternoon slice of cake.

And we don't hesitate to use our associate discount – after all, we're as enthusiastic about style as our customers. The way we work?  It's so much more than what happens between the weekends. It empowers us to think, create, and innovate, so we can deliver the first-rate experience today's customer’s demand.

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