Photographer - Onsite / Hybrid - West Bend WI
Delta Defense is seeking a full-time Photographer & Photo Editor to help scale and elevate our visual storytelling across the entire organization. This role will be responsible for producing high-quality brand-aligned photography that supports eCommerce training marketing campaigns digital sales partnerships and internal communications.
The ideal candidate is both a skilled photographer and strong post-production editor with experience managing shoots end-to-endfrom concept and shot list development through final delivery. This role requires a balance of creative vision technical execution and production management with experience photographing products people and real-world lifestyle scenarios. Experience with firearms and shooting environments gives you an edge.
What Youll Do
Photography & Production:
- Capture high-quality product lifestyle training and brand photography across studio and on-location environments.
- Execute studio photography for eCommerce product launches and marketing assets.
- Lead on-location lifestyle shoots featuring instructors members partners and talent.
- Ensure safe compliant handling and depiction of firearms during all shoots.
Creative Development & Art Direction:
- Partner with Creative Director designers and marketers to translate creative briefs into compelling visual concepts.
- Develop detailed shot lists mood boards and visual references aligned to brand guidelines.
- Provide on-set art direction to ensure consistency in lighting composition and brand tone.
- Maintain a consistent visual style across all channels and departments.
Photo Editing & Post-Production:
- Perform professional-level photo editing and retouching (color correction compositing cleanup consistency).
- Prepare optimized assets for use across web eCommerce paid media print and social platforms.
- Maintain and evolve post-production workflows for efficiency and quality.
Production Management:
- Own photography production planning including scheduling location coordination talent and subject management and equipment preparation.
- Manage asset organization naming conventions and archival systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate upcoming content needs and plan shoots proactively.
Cross-Functional Support:
- Support multiple departments including eCommerce & Store Training Marketing & Brand Digital Sales and Partnerships & PR.
- Serve as a trusted creative partner enabling faster turnaround and higher-quality deliverables.
What Were Looking For
Required:
- 5 years of professional photography experience (in-house agency or equivalent)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating:
- Product photography
- Lifestyle photography
- Studio lighting and setup
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Proven experience managing shoots from concept through final delivery
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling composition and lighting
- Experience working within established brand guidelines
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Experience photographing firearms shooting sports tactical gear or outdoor products
- Familiarity with firearm safety protocols and handling best practices
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-sensitive industries
- Video or motion experience is a plus
- Experience collaborating with creative directors and art directors
Competencies:
- Creative thinker who solves on the fly
- Obsessed with detail and quality
- Communicates clearly and works well with others
- Owns the work and leads with confidence
- Ability to move quickly while protecting quality and brand
Why Work at Delta Defense
Because culture mattersand ours is legit.
- Fast-paced mission-driven and genuinely fun
- #25 on The Wall Street Journals 2025 Top 100 Americas Most Loved Workplaces
- Newsweek Top 100 Americas Most Loved Workplaces (2023 & 2024)
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 14 years in a row
Most importantly your work here actually matters.
Youll help Americans protect themselves their families and their freedomsevery single day.
Learn more & apply:
Photographer - Onsite / Hybrid - West Bend WIDelta Defense is seeking a full-time Photographer & Photo Editor to help scale and elevate our visual storytelling across the entire organization. This role will be responsible for producing high-quality brand-aligned photography that supports eCommerce t...
Photographer - Onsite / Hybrid - West Bend WI
Delta Defense is seeking a full-time Photographer & Photo Editor to help scale and elevate our visual storytelling across the entire organization. This role will be responsible for producing high-quality brand-aligned photography that supports eCommerce training marketing campaigns digital sales partnerships and internal communications.
The ideal candidate is both a skilled photographer and strong post-production editor with experience managing shoots end-to-endfrom concept and shot list development through final delivery. This role requires a balance of creative vision technical execution and production management with experience photographing products people and real-world lifestyle scenarios. Experience with firearms and shooting environments gives you an edge.
What Youll Do
Photography & Production:
- Capture high-quality product lifestyle training and brand photography across studio and on-location environments.
- Execute studio photography for eCommerce product launches and marketing assets.
- Lead on-location lifestyle shoots featuring instructors members partners and talent.
- Ensure safe compliant handling and depiction of firearms during all shoots.
Creative Development & Art Direction:
- Partner with Creative Director designers and marketers to translate creative briefs into compelling visual concepts.
- Develop detailed shot lists mood boards and visual references aligned to brand guidelines.
- Provide on-set art direction to ensure consistency in lighting composition and brand tone.
- Maintain a consistent visual style across all channels and departments.
Photo Editing & Post-Production:
- Perform professional-level photo editing and retouching (color correction compositing cleanup consistency).
- Prepare optimized assets for use across web eCommerce paid media print and social platforms.
- Maintain and evolve post-production workflows for efficiency and quality.
Production Management:
- Own photography production planning including scheduling location coordination talent and subject management and equipment preparation.
- Manage asset organization naming conventions and archival systems.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate upcoming content needs and plan shoots proactively.
Cross-Functional Support:
- Support multiple departments including eCommerce & Store Training Marketing & Brand Digital Sales and Partnerships & PR.
- Serve as a trusted creative partner enabling faster turnaround and higher-quality deliverables.
What Were Looking For
Required:
- 5 years of professional photography experience (in-house agency or equivalent)
- Strong portfolio demonstrating:
- Product photography
- Lifestyle photography
- Studio lighting and setup
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
- Proven experience managing shoots from concept through final delivery
- Strong understanding of visual storytelling composition and lighting
- Experience working within established brand guidelines
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred:
- Experience photographing firearms shooting sports tactical gear or outdoor products
- Familiarity with firearm safety protocols and handling best practices
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-sensitive industries
- Video or motion experience is a plus
- Experience collaborating with creative directors and art directors
Competencies:
- Creative thinker who solves on the fly
- Obsessed with detail and quality
- Communicates clearly and works well with others
- Owns the work and leads with confidence
- Ability to move quickly while protecting quality and brand
Why Work at Delta Defense
Because culture mattersand ours is legit.
- Fast-paced mission-driven and genuinely fun
- #25 on The Wall Street Journals 2025 Top 100 Americas Most Loved Workplaces
- Newsweek Top 100 Americas Most Loved Workplaces (2023 & 2024)
- Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 14 years in a row
Most importantly your work here actually matters.
Youll help Americans protect themselves their families and their freedomsevery single day.
Learn more & apply:
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