Photographer - Still Life & Product

tarte cosmetics • Full-time • New York, New York, United States • 9h ago

Photographer – Still Life & Product

tarte cosmetics is seeking an experienced Still Life and Product Photographer to join our in-house creative team. This full-time role will be responsible for creating visually compelling content for all platforms including packaging, e-commerce, social media, and brand marketing. The candidate is an experienced still life photographer with meticulous attention to detail, an aptitude for prop styling and ability to work independently with a strong understanding of how to translate products into scroll-stopping imagery.

Key Responsibilities

Capture high-quality, brand-aligned still imagery for packaging, e-commerce, print, digital and social use.
Collaborate closely with marketing, design, and content teams to create compelling visuals that resonate with our audience.
Style and photograph products—especially fruit and cosmetic textures—in creative, engaging, and brand-right ways.
Lighting – craft and control light using industry-standard equipment to always present products with maximum visual impact.
Troubleshoot issues in real time, implementing pivots based on input from both on-site and remote teams
Manage multiple priorities including shoot prep, execution, file organization, and retouching review.
Maintain a consistent visual identity across all imagery produced.
Organize and maintain studio equipment, props, and workspace to facilitate efficient use by multiple teams in a high volume content studio
Stay current on photography and cosmetics trends, tools, and techniques to drive creative innovation.
Ensure all image files are named and archived accurately for long term cross-functional use.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of professional photography experience or equivalent in-studio assistant roles, ideally focused on still life or product work.
Strong experience with prop styling, especially with natural ingredients such as flowers, fruits, and food. Texture swatching and styling are also a plus.
Expert knowledge of lighting techniques, composition, and studio photography principles.
Skilled in Capture One, Adobe Creative Suite and other capture/editing tools.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing workflow
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to maintain positive attitude while collaborating with multiple teams
Ability to thrive both while working independently and as a member of a team
Retouching experience is valued but not necessary
A portfolio of relevant still life/product work is required; please include social media handles or online presence with your application.

Our Perks:

Salary range: $75,000-85,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.