Senior Photographer & Social Media Specialist

About SHEIN

SHEIN is a global online fashion and lifestyle retailer, offering SHEIN branded apparel and products from a global network of vendors, all at affordable prices. Headquartered in Singapore, with more than 15,000 employees operating from offices around the world, SHEIN is committed to making the beauty of fashion accessible to all, promoting its industry-leading, on-demand production methodology, for a smarter, future-ready industry.

Position Summary

We’re seeking a full-time Senior Photographer & Social Media Specialist (official title: Senior Creative Direction Specialist I) for our Los Angeles-based corporate office. NYA SZN is looking for someone to lead the brand’s visual content creation and social media execution for a fast-growing, design-led fashion brand within the SHEIN ecosystem. This is a high-impact, hands-on role designed for a creative professional who is equally strong behind the camera and in driving social media growth. As NYA SZN scales its brand presence, elevated photography and consistent, strategic social storytelling are essential to increasing brand awareness, engagement, and cultural relevance. This role owns the end-to-end creation of visual content — from shoot execution through social publishing — ensuring NYA SZN’s brand is represented with consistency, quality, and momentum across platforms. The ideal candidate is a professional photographer with strong social media instincts, a commercial eye, and the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced fashion environment.

Job Responsibilities

Photography & Visual Content Creation

• Lead and execute brand photography for product drops, lifestyle shoots, campaigns, and social-first content
• Develop shot lists and content concepts aligned with seasonal brand direction
• Capture elevated, on-brand imagery that reflects NYA SZN’s premium aesthetic
• Edit and deliver high-quality photo and short-form video assets optimized for social platforms
• Build and maintain a growing content library for ongoing campaigns and storytelling
• Support content creation for events, behind-the-scenes moments, and brand activations as needed
  
  

Social Media Strategy & Execution

• Own NYA SZN’s social media presence across Instagram, TikTok, and emerging platforms
• Develop and execute a structured content strategy to drive brand awareness, engagement, and audience growth
• Plan, schedule, and publish content consistently across channels
• Translate photoshoots, launches, and brand moments into high-performing social content
• Monitor performance metrics and optimize content based on engagement, reach, and growth insights
• Engage with the brand’s community through comments, messages, and social interaction
• Stay current on platform trends, formats, and best practices
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with Creative and Product teams to align content with seasonal drops, launches, and brand storytelling
• Ensure visual storytelling supports overall brand strategy and product priorities
• Contribute ideas for campaigns, content series, and ongoing brand storytelling initiatives
• Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders regarding content timelines and deliverables
  
  

Job Requirements

• 3 years of professional photography experience (fashion, lifestyle, or brand content preferred) and hands-on social media management or content strategy experience
• Strong portfolio demonstrating elevated visual storytelling and technical proficiency
• Deep understanding of Instagram and TikTok content formats and growth tactics
• Strong visual eye with commercial awareness
• Ability to manage content planning, execution, and publishing independently
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth brand environment
  
  

Nice to Have

• Short-form video editing skills
• Experience in fashion, beauty, or lifestyle brands
• Familiarity with social analytics and performance reporting
• Experience supporting influencer content or brand activations
  
  

Who Will Succeed in This Role

• A creative professional who is equally strong at execution and strategy
• A photographer who understands what performs on social platforms
• Someone who moves quickly while maintaining high visual standards
• A self-starter who takes ownership from concept to publish
• A candidate excited to grow with a scaling fashion brand
  
  

Benefits And Perks

• Bonus eligible
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account with Employer Funding
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent care)
• Company-Paid Basic Life/AD&D insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Benefit Offerings (Voluntary Life/AD&D, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Business Travel Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with discretionary company match and access to a financial advisor
• Vacation, paid holidays, floating holiday and sick days
• Employee discounts
• Free weekly catered lunch
• Dog-friendly office (available at select locations)
• Free gym access (available at select locations)
• Free swag giveaways
• Annual Holiday Party
• Invitations to pop-ups and other company events
• Complimentary daily office snacks and beverages
  
  

Pay Range: $75,000 USD - $90,000 USD