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Photographer

Bloomingdale's, China Grove, North Carolina, United States, 28023

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Bloomingdale’s makes fashion personal and fun, aspirational yet approachable. Our mission is to guide and inspire our customers to make style a source of creative energy in their lives. We will always strive to make Bloomingdale’s like no other store in the world. Across all brand touchpoints—from Bloomingdales.com to our newest small store concept, Bloomie’s—everyone plays a critical role bringing our mission to life. Our inclusive culture promotes diversity of background, thought and opinion. Regardless of position, we believe all colleagues have a voice and access to share their thoughts with every level of leadership. Our colleagues are passionate, driven, entrepreneurial and collaborative, while having a lot of fun along the way. Job Overview

The E-Commerce Photographer (PDP Photographer) is responsible for creating high-quality, on‑brand digital imagery of a wide range of products for use across but not limited to the company’s digital platforms. The PDP Photographer will work closely with Stylist, Art Directors and Photo planners to execute product photography ensuring images meet aesthetic and technical standards and maintaining a baseline level of productivity within an established workflow. The ideal candidate is agile, collaborative in nature, and thrives in a fast‑paced studio environment producing consistent, accurate, and visually compelling still life imagery amidst fluctuating daily workloads. Essential Functions

Produce high-quality, color-accurate, and properly exposed images of a variety of products ensuring scale and consistency with image standards. Work with Art Directors on lighting schematics, visual aesthetics, and technical problem-solving. Efficiently manage high-volume daily shoot schedules and image workflows in a fast‑paced environment. Collaborate with the on‑set team through the accurate completion of daily shot goals, ensuring fluctuating daily workload is completed. Organize, back up, and archive large batches of image files using proper workflow and storage practices. Create templated toolkits (Capture One styles, crop grids) for speed and scale. Troubleshoot on‑set challenges decisively and communicate issues to relevant stakeholders. Identify process improvements to enhance studio performance and productivity. Innovate new approaches for shooting emerging categories or initiatives. Maintain studio equipment, props, and supplies. Assist with the movement of physical product through the studio. May perform other duties and participate in other projects as required by the department. Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Photography, Digital Photography, or related field. 4+ years of professional experience in a fast‑paced e‑commerce or commercial photography studio. Professional photography portfolio that demonstrates a working knowledge of digital photography, including lighting, composition, color quality, and aesthetics. Proficient working knowledge of still imaging software for Mac platforms. Canon Mark III or DSLR camera experience. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Capture One Pro. DAM experience preferred. Strong understanding of color profile management and ability to color correct. Ability to work effectively in a constantly evolving, fast‑paced environment. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Self-driven and able to easily communicate creative ideas and collaborate in a team environment. Exceptional attention to detail and work ethic. Preferred Qualifications

Compelling portfolio showcasing fashion still‑life/product photography. Experience with continuous lighting and 360/motion a plus. Network within the e‑commerce photography industry. Familiarity with Canon cameras and Profoto gear. Familiarity with Mac OS and scripting capabilities. Physical Requirements

The ability to lift 25 pounds regularly. The ability to stand for periods up to 8 hours. This role is performed in a studio with flashing lights of varying frequency and intensity and requires the use of multiple screens (camera, laptop, monitors, etc.) and may be triggering for those with photosensitivity. Additional information is available upon request. This job description is not all inclusive; additionally, Macy’s, Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy’s, Inc. – including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, and Bluemercury – is an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. This position may be eligible for performance‑based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment. Additional benefit details are available at bloomingdalesJOBS.com.

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