Senior Lifestyle and Interiors Photographer Job at Ruggable in Los Angeles

About Ruggable : Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!Job Summary : Ruggable is seeking a Senior Lifestyle and Interiors Photographer to join our in-house production team. The Photographer will support the Marketing team to capture high quality imagery with elevated aesthetics. The role requires an experienced professional with strong skills in lighting, composition, art direction, and talent direction. The ideal candidate is a seasoned expert in both interior and lifestyle photography with an ability to visually communicate creative ideas and proven experience developing photography direction for brands. Ruggable is based in Gardena, CA and the job requires someone who lives in the Los Angeles area.What You'll Do : Own the creation of interior, lifestyle, and product photography for Ruggable marketing and ecommerce stakeholders multiple times per week.Collaborate with art directors and creative leadership to understand campaign objectives, creative vision, and stakeholder needs. Develop concepts and mood boards to guide the visual direction of each project.Demonstrate strong photographic techniques, lighting and composition principles and a creative aesthetic to ensure all images meet standards for brand integrity and quality.Present visual direction to stakeholders, partners, and external agencies.Partner with the production team to identify suitable locations for photo shoots based on project requirements and client preferences. Conduct location scouts to assess lighting conditions, spatial layout, and potential challenges, and make recommendations for optimal shoot locations.Create the photo shot list and shoot schedule; partner with video production, when needed, to ensure appropriate synergy across photo / video shoots.Oversee the maintenance and operation of photography equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories. Ensure all gear is properly calibrated, functional, and ready for use during photoshoots.Lead CaptureOne editing sessions with partners and stakeholders to ensure seamless handoff to post-production team.Establish brand photography standards for style, quality, lighting, depth, composition, storytelling, and capture workflows.Stay curious and informed about emerging trends, techniques, and technologies in photography, interior design, and lifestyle branding.What You'll Need to Have : Required : 7 years of editorial-level photography - in-house brand or creative agencyDemonstrated experience in architecture, interiors and lifestyle photography as well as experience with conceptual still-life, portrait, and documentary photographyExcellent planning and organization skills; attention to detail and ability to anticipate needs. Ability to manage multiple photography projects simultaneously and to effectively align stakeholders, stylists, talent, and crewWilling to travel and attend shoots, domestic and internationalMust have a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to capture the depth and character of interior spaces, candid and natural lifestyle scenes, as well as the rich details of products and textilesMust have a keen eye for aesthetics and design as well as experience in pre-visualization and lighting diagramsExpert Proficiency in CaptureOne, Adobe Photoshop, and photography lightingWorking knowledge of G Suite, Adobe Suite, and Frame.ioBachelor's degree or equivalent practical experiencePreferred : Prior experience in project management and knowledge of AsanaCompensation : $95,000 - $110,000 per year base salaryAn annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of roleEmployer matching (up to 3% of base salary) for company sponsored 401K planAt Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If you are based in California, we encourage you to read this important information for California residents linked here.To all recruitment agencies : Ruggable does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Ruggable employees or any other company destination. Ruggable is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Salary : $95,000 - $110,000