E-Commerce Photography Systems Implementation Specialist (Project-Based)
Company: Slate Studios
Location: New York NY (Freelance / Project Contract)
Sectors: Luxury Fashion Beauty Lifestyle E-Commerce
Slate Studios is a premier NYC content studio merging classic photographic craft with next-gen automation and AI/CGI. We deliver scalable conversion-driven PDP content for the worlds leading luxury brands.
Slate is seeking a freelance systems specialist to design and implement a barcode-driven automated e-commerce photography workflow that eliminates the need for outside softwares.
This project will establish a repeatable tech-assisted ecosystem that streamlines shot-list creation asset tracking and QC across high-volume studio production. Youll architect the tools logic and templates that enable efficient product intake through delivery empowering our producers and photographers to move faster without sacrificing accuracy or creative integrity.
Design and deploy a barcode scanning system that links physical samples to digital shot lists file names and delivery folders.
Build automated shot-list generation tools (Airtable Sheets or custom app) with integrated capture notes SKUs and production metadata.
Develop intake capture delivery workflows that sync across studio and retouching teams.
Prototype document and train staff on new software and process standards.
Integrate data points such as SKU category colorway and angle count to dynamically generate Capture One sessions and file-naming structures.
Ensure scalability for ghost mannequin laydown on-form beauty macro and accessories workflows.
Audit performance post-launch and optimize for throughput reject rate and data consistency.
Proven experience designing or implementing barcode-based asset-tracking or e-commerce photo systems.
Strong knowledge of Capture One Adobe CC and spreadsheet/database automation (Airtable Google Sheets or Notion formulas).
Experience with API integrations or light scripting (Python JavaScript or Zapier/n8n) preferred.
Understanding of studio production environments and PDP content workflows.
Exceptional organizational and documentation skills.
Ability to work independently deliver quickly and hand off a self-sustaining system.
Duration: Project-based contract (estimated 48 weeks)
Deliverable: Fully implemented documented barcode shot-list automation system ready for internal rollout
Use the Apply button to submit your portfolio resume and a brief summary of similar workflow or automation systems youve built. Email applications will not be reviewed.
Slate Studios is an equal-opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Slate Studios is a Content Production Company focused on Advertising & Editorial services for the Fashion, Beauty, and Lifestyle Industries.