Senior Studio Photographer Job at Paula's Choice Skincare in Seattle

Senior Studio Photographer – Paula’s Choice Skincare

Paula’s Choice, a global skincare leader founded in 1995, empowers individuals to define beauty on their own terms through science-backed products. Our mission comes to life through four core values that guide our actions, decisions, and impact: Build Trust, Be Bold, Act with Kindness, and Create Community.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including volunteer time
• Learning and development resources to support personal and professional growth
• Wellness benefits such as meditation app memberships, product discounts, and free samples of our amazing products
• Most roles are fully remote; hybrid or onsite locations available in Seattle’s International District
• Dog-friendly office

How you’ll have an impact at Paula’s Choice

As a Senior Studio Photographer, you will bring the Paula’s Choice brand story and product assortment to life through compelling imagery. You will lead the end-to-end production of in-house photoshoots, ensuring every image meets our high standards of quality, consistency, and creativity. This is a highly collaborative role that partners closely with creative leadership to evolve our brand’s visual aesthetic across channels.

Typical Day (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)

• Executing high-quality, consistent product and on-figure photography (still life, before & after consumer shoots, and lifestyle/editorial)
• Retouching and digitally manipulating images to support creative and design needs
• Maintaining proper file naming, archiving, and exporting assets in multiple resolutions within the digital asset library
• Shooting in-studio, at Seattle HQ, and on-location as needed
• Ensuring all photography aligns with brand style guides, including image composition, surfaces, background, and lighting standards
• Collaborating with creative leadership on new test shoot ideas, visual trends, and proactively evolving the brand’s photographic style
• Working closely with the studio team to improve workflows, maximize capacity, and enhance operational efficiency
• Operating and maintaining studio equipment, organizing supplies, and sourcing props or styling items
• Supporting additional creative needs and providing overarching assistance across the studio team
• Staying current with photography trends, lighting innovations, and creative best practices
• Other responsibilities as assigned by your manager

The Details

• Location: Hybrid role based in the Pacific Northwest; required on-site presence at our Seattle, WA headquarters up to 75% of the time
• Hours: Typical Pacific Standard Time business hours; some flexibility required
• Physical requirements: Ability to handle sitting and screen time for long periods of time
• Travel requirements: 5% of the time

What You’ll Bring To The Table (Qualifications)

• 4+ years of professional experience in commercial photography, with a strong focus on product photography
• Proven ability to independently art direct and execute in-house photoshoots
• Comprehensive portfolio demonstrating product and on-figure photography, along with retouching and editing expertise
• Advanced proficiency in Capture One and Adobe Photoshop; working knowledge of Illustrator and InDesign
• Strong understanding of digital image quality standards, including file sizing, light balancing, and color correction
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple shoots in a fast-paced studio environment
• Flexible, solutions-oriented problem-solver who adapts quickly to new challenges in a studio setting
• Collaborative team player who is detail-oriented, proactive, and receptive to feedback with a growth mindset

What Can Help You Really Stand Out

• Experience in the beauty or skincare industry, with a portfolio showcasing efficacy-driven imagery
• Background in video or motion content production
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and integrate photography trends into product storytelling

Approximate Salary Range Based on Experience and Location

$105,000 - $115,000 USD annually

Paula’s Choice Skincare determines the pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data. We evaluate external and internal equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. Our posted salary range is based on national data and may be refined for a candidate's region/town/cost of living. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. The exact base salary is determined by various factors including experience, skills, education, geographic location, and budget. This position is also eligible for participation in the company discretionary bonus plan.

Paula’s Choice Skincare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other classification protected by Federal, State or Local law. We are committed to create a workplace that is inclusive of all. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full authentic self to work.

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