E-Commerce Photographer

Overview

The E-Commerce Photographer is responsible for operating professional camera systems and managing digital workflows for E-Commerce photography. Oversees studio equipment including professional lighting systems, digital capture station, and post-production infrastructure. Maintains strict technical standards for image quality, color accuracy, and file specifications while ensuring consistent output across all product categories for web and marketing use.

Responsibilities

• Keeping E-Commerce studio equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting, products/props clean, organized, inventoried, and maintained. 
• Partners with E-Commerce team for efficient product sample workflows, maintaining organized pull/return protocols and digital tracking. 
• Implements troubleshooting protocols for technical issues including capture systems, network storage, and lighting control interfaces. 
• Research and keep updated with industry trends and developments. 
• Primary focus on Silo photography that supports all initiatives, ensures brand consistency, Silo guidelines and image quality control. 
• Process images: crop, clip, color correct, manipulation and resizing. 
• Provide consistent professional headshots for the corporate office. 
• Apply advanced photographic expertise in lighting, composition, and digital workflow to create compelling imagery aligned with brand standards. 
• Supports on-location photo shoots, maintaining consistent technical standards across studio and field environments. 
• Technical expertise, creativity, and composition skills to be utilized to create images that will ultimately portray Kirkland’s brand and increase sales. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to Kirkland’s Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Proven use of creativity with an eye for product styling, lighting and composition
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines at one time
• Strong communication skills; both verbal and written
• Detail oriented, flexible, resourceful with a can-do attitude
• Strong organizational skills while paying close attention to details
• Working knowledge of photography equipment and editing software: Capture One, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and other editing software.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Required: Two-year degree in Digital Photography, Art, or Design Communications OR related field and 3-5 years’ experience in photography
• Ability to sit at a computer for extended periods of time. 
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs