Sr Photographer, Features

Make An Impact:The Studio Operations team at Fossil Group supports the people processes and technology that bring our brands content strategies to life. Partnering closely with Creative Services Global Marketing and Brand Creative teams we deliver high-quality content in a fast-paced digital Senior Photographer is responsible for executing creative strategies across all product categories from concept through final delivery. This role collaborates with stylists art directors and cross-functional teams to produce compelling seasonal campaign imagery and ensure alignment with brand responsibilities include maintaining and evolving photography guidelines ensuring timely delivery of assets managing workflow and production metrics and partnering with studio teams to uphold quality and consistency. This role also plays a key part in mentoring junior team members and contributing to the evolution of creative role is a hybrid position requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday with the option to work remotely on Fridays. What you will do in this role:Create feature product photography for web print and wholesale use for all brands through use of creative lighting and compositionsPhotograph on figure shoots with a full crew (including models stylists art/creative directors producer etc) in house or on locationCollaborate & concept with art directors and stylists to test concepts and ideas that help support the overall creative direction for each brandCreate new lighting patterns and compositions that support each brands seasonal creative directionPhotograph in Fossil studios or on location as required by projectMonitor critical areas of workflow to ensure integrity at every stage of the photographic process with an eye towards improvement of existing creative processActively maintain the Feature Photography Creative Standards Guide to ensure a clear and accurate repeatable processPartner with Studio Ops Managers Photo Assistants Art/Creative Directors Stylists Producer and Samples Coordinator to ensure all due dates are metParticipate in weekly staff meetings with feature photographers related directly to workflow improvement and image consistencyReview competitor websites in order to judge quality of photography compared to Fossils and bring creative solutions to any image improvements neededMaintain studios working environment by keeping it neat and organizedWho You Are:Bachelors degree in photography preferred5-8 Years of studio / photography experienceHigh Proficiency in CaptureOne requiredProficient in Mac Platform Google Suite Adobe Creative SuiteKnowledge of lighting systems and small and medium format cameras digital and filmVideo experience is a plusHighly developed communication skills both written & verbalIndustry knowledge around evolving landscape of new technologiesEffective negotiation and relationship building skillsExperience in project management tool is a bonusAbility to multitask and to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneouslyWhat We Offer:Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being servicesRetirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resourcesPaid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregiversGenerous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays Sick Time Personal Days Summer Flex FridaysWork Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus Work-From-Anywhere optionsTuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs