Studio Photographer

Description

evo Purpose: To make life better by building community and igniting the adventurous spirit that lives within us all. evo is leading multi-channel retail brand that stands at the intersection of community, commerce, action sports and the outdoor lifestyle. This is personified by a distinctly curated product assortment and a creative approach to crafting highly differentiated customer experiences. We define success differently than most. Balancing our goals of (1) building an iconic brand and business (2) creating an extraordinary place and path for our employees and (3) leveraging our success to give back, helping to empower underprivileged children is paramount to evos success. We have a passion for community, sports and lifestyle, and a collective hunger when it comes to building a great company together.

The Job

The Studio Photographer role is responsible for working with evo’s photo studio team to create studio product photography and support general product photography for evo. 

In this role, you will report to the Studio Manager and work closely with the photo team to deliver high-quality product content to elevate the customer shopping experience across evo.com and other marketing channels. You will be responsible for working with the digital content team to create product photography for evo’s product detail pages, including all studio product photos for evo’s vertical brands. This role includes supporting digital asset management through sourcing, editing, and processing vendor images for evo’s wide assortment of outdoor products. Improving our work processes is also a core part of the job, including identifying and communicating opportunities to optimize production and improve quality with a customer-first mentality. 

Success in this role will be measured by studio product photography technique, creative problem-solving, organizational skills, time management, prioritization, resourcefulness, communication skills, and a proactive planning mindset. 

This position is located at evo’s distribution center in Sumner, WA, with occasional travel to the headquarters in Seattle, WA for meetings and other requirements. Depending on workload and team needs, there may be flexibility for some remote work. 

 The Perks

• 100% paid health dental and vision*
• Paid vacation time*, sick leave, 40 hours volunteer paid time off
• Paid parental leave for birthing & non birthing parents
• Retail quarterly bonus program, profit share program* and long-term compensation program
• 401k matching
• Employee discount and access to pro deals on most the products we sell
• NGEY (New Gear Every Year): a new ski or snowboard setup to use for the season*
• Bike finance program and bike stipend
• Time together outside, volunteer activities, community events, ride days and annual retreat
• Flexible work schedules, remote work for eligible roles, and dog friendly offices
• Career pathing, leadership development, network development, training and performance feedback

Note: Availability of the benefits and perks may be subject to your location, tenure and employment type. The Company reserves the right to alter these benefits and perks in whole or in part at any time.

*Benefit not eligible for seasonal employees

The Opportunity

• Photograph product in studio and seasonal on-model shoots for product detail pages on evo.com, including image selection and organization of final images 
• Support digital asset management by sourcing and editing vendor image assets for upload to Product Information Management (PIM)
• Assist in pre-production of shoots for studio, vertical brands, and marketing projects 
• Photograph product-related marketing content for the evo ecosystem and experiences both in the US and internationally 
• Maintain and update process documentation, style guides, and set diagrams 
• Communicate and coordinate cross-department with evo’s vertical brands, warehouse, merchandising, design, marketing, customer care, and other teams to create and deliver on-brand studio product content that elevates the customer experience 
• Willingness to cross-train on certain duties of our stylist, editor, and studio coordinator, and fill in when needed 
• Potential for some outdoor or on mountain/location photography 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

The Must Haves

• An online portfolio demonstrating both creative and technical ability to produce and shoot e-commerce product content is required - a video portfolio/reel is a plus, but not necessary 
• 3+ years of experience in an e-commerce photo studio 
• Strong initiative and flexibility to self-produce shoots, including planning, communicating, executing, and delivering, as well as directing models, working with a stylist, and maintaining consistency across a full shoot day 
• Equipment knowledge: Canon cameras/lenses, Profoto lighting (monolights and power packs), knowledge of videography is appreciated, but not required 
• Digital workflow experience: MacOS, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge; Premiere is a plus), Capture One, Bynder (and other DAMs), Google Workspace, Microsoft 365;  with a strong eye for color, and familiarity with color calibration management tools  
• Sustained attention to detail during high-volume production 
• Comfort independently assessing, seeking input, and effectively communicating in group settings 
• Ability to perform under pressure and ambiguity to meet deadlines and deliver precise results while managing concurrent tasks and projects 
• A passion for and participation in the sports we promote is appreciated 
• Travel Requirements: <10% - possibilities of on-location support, retail stores, and HQ visits/trips 
• Embodies, honors, and lives our core values: The Great 8

At evo, we are working to build and nurture a culture where equity, inclusivity, and compassion are inherent to how we operate and evolve. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual's experiences and understand the power in the diversity of ideas and opinions. Guided by our values and mission to promote more inclusive outdoor spaces, we are working to develop a team that is equally representative of the community we hope to build.

While there is more work to be done, we are in the process of evolving our toolset. We are committed to providing the space, support, and resources necessary for each individual to feel heard and valued. If you are interested in contributing your unique voice to our journey, we welcome you to apply!

evo is an equal opportunity employer. We believe the participation of individuals of diverse ages, races, religions, cultures, abilities and personalities will add to personal development and organizational success. All employees and potential employees will be recruited, selected, trained, and promoted without regard to sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, marital or military status, age, national origin, color, the presence of any mental, physical, or sensory disability, genetic information, gender identity, political ideology, or any other basis prohibited by law.

The base wage for this role ranges from $28.00/hr to $30.00.hr Where you land in that range depends on your skills and experience, and we also factor in internal pay equity. While the full range is listed for this role, we rarely hire at the top of the range, leaving room for professional and financial growth in role.

At evo, we continually evolve our pay process and total rewards offerings to ensure pay is fair and easy to understand. While every individual's needs are unique, we are proud to offer a benefits package that has been carefully curated to support both your personal life and professional aspirations.