Senior Studio Photographer at Paula's Choice Skincare

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jan, 26

Salary

115000.0

Posted On

16 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Studio Photography, Creative Problem-Solving, Organizational Excellence, Image Retouching, Digital Manipulation, File Management, Collaboration, Lighting Standards, Photography Trends, Equipment Maintenance, Workflow Improvement, Visual Aesthetic, Brand Style Guides, Agile Environment, Proactive Feedback, Detail-Oriented

Industry

Personal Care Product Manufacturing

Description

Where Trust Leads, Bold Ideas Grow, and Community Thrives Paula’s Choice, a global skincare leader founded in 1995, empowers individuals to define beauty on their own terms through science-backed products. Our mission comes to life through four core values that guide our actions, decisions, and impact: Build Trust: We set the standard for skincare, transparency, and shared knowledge. Be Bold: We lead through innovation and by challenging the status quo. Act with Kindness: We operate with respect and care—for our customers, colleagues, and the planet. Create Community: We believe in the power of connection—whether educating customers, supporting each other, or giving back, we grow stronger together. Our team spans North America, Australia/New Zealand, Europe, and the broader APAC region, collaborating globally to drive innovation. We offer space to thrive—personally, professionally, and through our comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being at every stage: Generous paid time off, including time off to volunteer Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth Wellness benefits like meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products Most roles are fully remote (roles that are required to be at our Seattle HQ can be found in the details section of this job post) Great location – for roles that are hybrid or fully onsite, we’re in the heart of Seattle’s beautiful International District Did we mention we’re a dog-friendly office? Our culture encourages continuous learning and is fueled by connection, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration. Whether onsite, remote, or hybrid, we stay connected through shared initiatives that bring our teams together. If you’re inspired by transparency, driven to make an impact, and eager to help foster community—we’d love to have you join us. How you’ll have an impact at Paula’s Choice As a Senior Studio Photographer, you will bring the Paula’s Choice brand story and product assortment to life through compelling imagery. You will lead the end-to-end production of in-house photoshoots, ensuring every image meets our high standards of quality, consistency, and creativity. This is a highly collaborative role that partners closely with creative leadership to evolve our brand’s visual aesthetic across channels. Core skills for success in this role include top-notch technical expertise in studio photography, creative problem-solving, organizational excellence, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment. This is an exciting opportunity to directly shape the look and feel of Paula’s Choice visual storytelling. As a Senior Studio Photographer, a typical day might include a mix of the following: Executing high-quality, consistent product and on-figure photography (including still life, before & after consumer shoots, and lifestyle/editorial). Retouching and digitally manipulating images to support creative and design needs. Maintaining proper file naming, archiving, and exporting assets in multiple resolutions within the digital asset library. Shooting in-studio, at Seattle HQ, and on-location as needed. Ensuring all photography aligns with brand style guides, including image composition, surfaces, background, and lighting standards. Collaborating with creative leadership on new test shoot ideas, visual trends, and proactively evolving the brand’s photographic style. Working closely with the studio team to improve workflows, maximize capacity, and enhance operational efficiency. Operating and maintaining studio equipment, organizing supplies, and sourcing props or styling items. Supporting additional creative needs and providing overarching assistance across the studio team. Staying current with photography trends, lighting innovations, and creative best practices. Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager. The Details: Location: This is a hybrid role, must be based in the Pacific Northwest. This role requires on-site presence at our Seattle, WA headquarters up to 75% of the time. Hours: Typical PST Business Hours, some flexibility required. Physical requirements: Ability to handle both sitting and screen time for long periods of time Travel requirements: 5% What you’ll bring to the table: 4+ years of professional experience in commercial photography, with a strong focus on product photography. Proven ability to independently art direct and execute in-house photoshoots. Comprehensive portfolio demonstrating product and on-figure photography, along with retouching and editing expertise. Advanced proficiency in Capture One and Adobe Photoshop; working knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign. Strong understanding of digital image quality standards, including file sizing, light balancing, and color correction. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple shoots in a fast-paced studio environment. Flexible, solutions-oriented problem-solver who adapts quickly to new challenges in a studio setting. Collaborative team player who is detail-oriented, proactive, and receptive to feedback with a growth mindset. What can help you really stand out: Experience in the beauty or skincare industry, with a portfolio showcasing efficacy-driven imagery. Background in video or motion content production. Demonstrated ability to innovate and integrate photography trends into product storytelling. Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location: $105,000 - $115,000 USD/annually #LI-NG1 Paula’s Choice Skincare determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan. Paula’s Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law. We are committed to create a workplace that is inclusive of all. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work. Please note: At any time, with or without notice, Paula’s Choice reserves the right to add/delete/change the position’s requirements. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at careers@paulaschoice.com. This email is intended for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. We take your privacy seriously. For details please see our Privacy Notice.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Studio Photographer, you will lead the end-to-end production of in-house photoshoots, ensuring high standards of quality and creativity. You will collaborate closely with creative leadership to evolve the brand’s visual aesthetic across various channels.