Product Photographer Jobs

Company Overview
Fanatics is the ultimate one-stop sports fan destination that ignites and harnesses the passion of fans and maximizes the presence and reach for preeminent sports partners globally. Leveraging long-standing, often exclusive relationships with more than 900 sports properties, a database of more than 90 million consumers worldwide and a trusted brand name, Fanatics is furthering its innovation across the sports landscape by building the leading global digital sports platform, complete with offerings including e-commerce and licensed merchandise, physical and digital trading cards and collectibles, and online sports betting and iGaming.
The Fanatics family of companies currently includes Fanatics Commerce, a vertically-integrated licensed merchandise business that has changed the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods through a tech-infused approach to making and quickly distributing fan gear in today’s 24/7 mobile-first economy; Fanatics Collectibles, a transformative company that is building a new model for the hobby and giving collectors an end-to-end physical and digital collectibles experience; and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, a mobile betting, gaming and retail sportsbook platform.
As a market leader with more than 10,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.
At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support. We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
Who We Are
The Product Content Creation Team is an integral part of Fanatics. We’re committed to creating the best customer experience through delivering and maintaining high-quality product content for the fan. Our team collaborates daily with Merchandising, Marketing, Tech and Business Management teams. We take pride in creating a fun, casual and supportive environment. We are for fans, by fans and strive to maintain the highest standards across the different phases of our product cycles.
About Your Team
As a Fanatics Product Photographer, you will be responsible for photographing a wide range of products that will be featured on our websites. You’ll use your strong attention to detail, solid work ethic and creative nature on a daily basis. These traits help ensure that you’re meeting the needs and industry-leading standards of our diverse and fast-paced business. Using the strength of your technical knowledge and experience, you’ll be able to navigate your way through multiple projects and photography scenarios. Our teams unwavering desire to learn and do more will be the foundation that keeps our business strong, growing and ready for the future.
Your Responsibilities Include

• Image retouching as needed including manipulating photos to achieve high quality consistency.
• Being able to absorb constructive feedback in order to provide the best quality image and expedite turnaround times.
• Product styling and photography based on image standards with emphasis on quality and consistency.
• Digitally manipulating and organizing images in preparation for image outsourcing.
• Image file management and organization
• Capture the uniqueness and important features of products.
• Minimizing the need for post-production handling by consistently capturing the highest quality image possible.
• Understanding of continuous lighting photography and ability to work with various tethering software.
• Perform in a production-based environment while partnering with product line managers and digital imaging assistants.

You’re a Fanatic Because You’re

• Able to take initiative, identify and prioritize workload efficiencies, and recognize opportunities
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume studio environment and interpret creative direction.
• Able to contribute to the timely achievement of team goals.
• Able to understand the importance of meeting and surpassing creative standards.
• Passionate for product photography and wardrobe styling, as well as retail merchandising.
• Driven and can independently manage and maintain individual workflow.
• Able to enjoy working on a diverse team and collaborating across multiple workgroups and areas of focus.
• Focused on your work ethic that centers punctuality, dependability and a sense of urgency in the face of multiple deadlines and goals.

We’re Excited About You Because You

• Superb communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lift and carry 25+ lbs.
• The ability to perform frequent movements such as standing, walking, repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, and kneeling.
• A professional photography portfolio that demonstrates your knowledge of digital photography including lighting, composition, color quality and aesthetics across an array of environments, including editorial, catalog and e-commerce.
• Are a self-starter, with a strong sense of teamwork in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline –driven environment.
• Knowledge of, and practical experience with professional photography equipment, studio lighting practices, and professional lighting equipment.
• A flexible schedule during peak times of the year.
• 2 years’ experience in photo studio environment preferred.
• Working understanding of photography workflows and file delivery practices.
• Proficiency in PC and apple products along with canon camera system as well as a current working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud.

Ensure your Fanatics job offer is legitimate and don’t fall victim to fraud. Fanatics never seeks payment from job applicants. Feel free to ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of communication for interview, and ensure your communication is coming from a Fanatics or Fanatics Brand email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at www.fanaticsinc.com/careers
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
Fanatics is committed to responsible planning and purchasing (RPP) practices, working with its business partners across its global and multi-layered supply chain, to ensure that planning, sourcing, and purchasing decisions, along with other supporting processes, do not impede or conflict with the fulfillment of Fanatics’ fair labor practices.
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