Senior Photographer

About the role

At Life is Good, you'll trade transactional shoots for meaningful storytelling. You'll help shape the visual expression of a brand that has spent more than 30 years spreading the power of optimism through art, apparel, and positive impact.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary photographer for on-model and lifestyle photo shoots, producing high-quality images that align to brand guidelines
• Concept and plan sets for laydowns, on-model, and lifestyle shoots — from prep through production
• Maintain exposure and color accuracy standards while managing a high volume of deliverables on schedule
• Own quality assurance on images — catching issues before they reach final delivery
• Manage equipment upkeep and studio cleanliness so the team can execute reliably, every day
• Serve as the team administrator for the digital asset management system, providing training and guidance cross-departmentally
• Handle file maintenance with consistent naming conventions and output standards so assets are always findable and usable
• Use AI-powered tools to accelerate image editing and retouching workflows, so your time goes toward creative decisions rather than repetitive tasks
• Explore AI tools for concept development and visual direction — using them to rapidly generate mood boards, iterate on creative options, and expand possibilities before the shoot begins
• Stay curious about emerging creative technologies and thoughtfully integrate them into the studio workflow to raise the quality and consistency of our output
• Use AI to assist with asset tagging, organization, and search within our digital asset library, reducing time spent searching and improving cross-team access

Requirements

• Have at least 7 years of professional photo experience that included product photography (including laydowns and templates), eComm on-model photography, lookbook photography, and lifestyle editorial photography - primarily in-studio but on-location where applicable
• Be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects, Illustrator) and Capture One
• Have an effective working knowledge of studio lighting, camera equipment, composition principles, and color management
• Have hands-on experience with still life, laydown, and on-figure editorial photography
• Have significant experience in model direction and on-set management
• Have excellent compositional skills and stay current with industry trends and visual culture

Qualifications

• Skilled and comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Known for having a positive impact on those around you

Skills

• Rational Optimist
• Quick Learner
• Collaborative Team Player
• Positive Impact

Benefits

• On-site gym with showers
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 10 paid holidays
• Good Vibes Time (we pay you to volunteer for the non-profit cause of your choice)
• Family Time

Pay

We use a market-based approach to determine starting pay for all roles at Life is Good. You can use any of the publicly available tools to predict what you might earn here.

Schedule

This role is based in Hudson. You'll work on-site each week.