Senior Photographer and Studio Manager
San Diego
Friday, 08 May 2026
Photography & Videography Plan, shoot, and edit high-quality product, lifestyle product, lifestyle, and promotional photos and videos that support retail needs (weekly promotions, seasonal events, new arrivals, and clearance messaging). Produce content optimized for web, social media, and advertising platforms. Oversee consistency in visual style, lighting, and color across all product categories. Studio Management Manage MOR’s photography studio, equipment, lighting systems, and inventory. Schedule and coordinate product shoots with merchandising and e-commerce teams. Maintain workflow efficiency—shoot planning, file organization, and digital asset management. Operate with flexibility in a retail environment—able to pivot quickly as priorities shift (e.g., promotional changes, merchandising updates, or urgent creative requests) while keeping projects on track. Provide day-to-day production leadership by coordinating and directing production support team members (including cross-functional partners and dotted-line resources) to keep shoots and deliverables on schedule. Video Production Film and edit short-form and long-form video content for marketing and social channels. Integrate music, motion graphics, and text overlays for engaging storytelling. Collaborate with the marketing team to develop creative storyboards and campaign visuals. Collaboration & Leadership Partner with creative, merchandising, and marketing teams to plan seasonal campaigns. Provide art direction and mentor freelance photographers or production assistants as needed. Ensure the studio supports cross-departmental needs efficiently and professionally. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and a global creative/marketing network to align brand standards, shot lists, timelines, and deliverables. Champion responsible use of AI-assisted creative tools to improve speed and quality, document best practices, and help the team adopt new workflows (while respecting licensing, usage rights, and brand guidelines). Requirements Qualifications & Skills 5 years of professional photography and videography experience (furniture, lifestyle, or retail preferred). Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects). Strong understanding of studio lighting techniques, composition, and post-production workflow. Proven ability to manage multiple shoots, deadlines, and creative priorities. Excellent organizational and communication skills. Comfort working with distributed stakeholders, including coordinating reviews/approvals across time zones. Experience using or openness to adopting AI-enabled creative and productivity tools to streamline retouching, editing, versioning, and asset organization (with strong judgment around quality and brand integrity). A portfolio demonstrating both photography and video work is required. Preferred Attributes Experience managing or setting up an in-house studio environment. Familiarity with furniture, interior design, or product styling. Knowledge of current digital content trends across e-commerce and social media. Strong creative judgment and attention to detail. Interest in emerging content technologies (e.g., AI-assisted retouching, generative tools, workflow automation) and the ability to apply them responsibly in a commercial environment. How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a resume and a portfolio showcasing recent videography project.