Head Photographer
The Creative Agency, Fort Collins, CO, United States
Overview
The Creative Agency | Fort Collins, CO | In-Person
Compensation: $22–$30 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated skill.
The Creative Agency is hiring an in-house Head Photographer to lead the execution of high-quality visual assets across consumer products, campaigns, marketing content, people-focused shoots, events, and branded storytelling.
This is a hands-on production role for someone with strong command of lighting, editing, and photo manipulation, paired with a sharp understanding of what makes photography effective in modern marketing. We are looking for someone who can produce polished, commercially strong work, maintain a high creative standard, and help shape the visual quality of photography across a range of brands and projects.
The right candidate understands that commercial photography is not just about creating beautiful images. It is about producing imagery that supports strategy, strengthens brand perception, and performs across digital, print, advertising, social media, and campaign environments. This person should have a strong pulse on current visual trends in marketing photography and branded content, while also knowing how to apply those trends with taste, restraint, and commercial intent.
What You’ll Do
Lead photography execution across consumer products, branded campaigns, people-focused shoots, events, and marketing content
Execute studio and on-location shoots with strong technical command of lighting, composition, and consistency
Create polished, brand-aligned imagery for websites, social media, digital ads, email campaigns, print collateral, and broader marketing use
Photograph products for e-commerce, launches, promotions, and campaign storytelling
Retouch, edit, and manipulate images with a high level of polish and professional judgment
Help maintain and elevate the photographic quality bar across the agency’s client work
Stay aware of shifts in marketing photography, advertising, composition, styling, and visual trends
Bring fresh ideas forward that keep brand imagery relevant, elevated, and commercially effective
Collaborate closely with creative leadership, designers, marketers, and production team members
Support fast-moving content and campaign needs while maintaining a strong standard of quality
Occasionally assist with light video editing or post-production support as needed
Organize, manage, and deliver assets in a clean, professional, and reliable way
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in commercial photography, ideally in an agency, brand, e-commerce, or production environment
Advanced understanding of studio lighting, environmental lighting, and photo manipulation
Strong editing and retouching skills with the ability to produce polished final assets
Confidence photographing products, people, branded scenes, and live environments with equal professionalism
Strong understanding of how photography functions within modern marketing and advertising
Clear awareness of current visual trends and the judgment to apply them appropriately across different brands
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Lightroom
Strong taste, visual instincts, and a high bar for quality and consistency
Ability to take direction while also contributing smart, strategic visual ideas
Highly organized, dependable, efficient, and comfortable working in a collaborative in-house environment
Ability to balance speed with quality and execute without constant hand-holding
Bonus if you have experience with light video editing or hybrid photo/video workflows
Applicants must submit a portfolio that clearly demonstrates:
Commercial product photography
Strong lighting ability
Editing, retouching, and photo manipulation
Marketing or campaign-focused imagery
People-focused photography
Event or live environment photography
Strong range, consistency, and overall commercial quality
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Images are polished, strategic, and ready for real marketing use
Product photography is clean, intentional, and commercially strong
Lighting is thoughtful and technically sound
Edited assets feel refined, not overworked
Visual work stays current without becoming trend-chasing or messy
Assets are delivered efficiently, organized well, and aligned with brand direction
The photographer can move between product, people, campaign, and event work without a drop in quality
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The Creative Agency | Fort Collins, CO | In-Person
Compensation: $22–$30 per hour, depending on experience and demonstrated skill.
The Creative Agency is hiring an in-house Head Photographer to lead the execution of high-quality visual assets across consumer products, campaigns, marketing content, people-focused shoots, events, and branded storytelling.
This is a hands-on production role for someone with strong command of lighting, editing, and photo manipulation, paired with a sharp understanding of what makes photography effective in modern marketing. We are looking for someone who can produce polished, commercially strong work, maintain a high creative standard, and help shape the visual quality of photography across a range of brands and projects.
The right candidate understands that commercial photography is not just about creating beautiful images. It is about producing imagery that supports strategy, strengthens brand perception, and performs across digital, print, advertising, social media, and campaign environments. This person should have a strong pulse on current visual trends in marketing photography and branded content, while also knowing how to apply those trends with taste, restraint, and commercial intent.
What You’ll Do
Lead photography execution across consumer products, branded campaigns, people-focused shoots, events, and marketing content
Execute studio and on-location shoots with strong technical command of lighting, composition, and consistency
Create polished, brand-aligned imagery for websites, social media, digital ads, email campaigns, print collateral, and broader marketing use
Photograph products for e-commerce, launches, promotions, and campaign storytelling
Retouch, edit, and manipulate images with a high level of polish and professional judgment
Help maintain and elevate the photographic quality bar across the agency’s client work
Stay aware of shifts in marketing photography, advertising, composition, styling, and visual trends
Bring fresh ideas forward that keep brand imagery relevant, elevated, and commercially effective
Collaborate closely with creative leadership, designers, marketers, and production team members
Support fast-moving content and campaign needs while maintaining a strong standard of quality
Occasionally assist with light video editing or post-production support as needed
Organize, manage, and deliver assets in a clean, professional, and reliable way
What We’re Looking For
Strong experience in commercial photography, ideally in an agency, brand, e-commerce, or production environment
Advanced understanding of studio lighting, environmental lighting, and photo manipulation
Strong editing and retouching skills with the ability to produce polished final assets
Confidence photographing products, people, branded scenes, and live environments with equal professionalism
Strong understanding of how photography functions within modern marketing and advertising
Clear awareness of current visual trends and the judgment to apply them appropriately across different brands
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, especially Photoshop and Lightroom
Strong taste, visual instincts, and a high bar for quality and consistency
Ability to take direction while also contributing smart, strategic visual ideas
Highly organized, dependable, efficient, and comfortable working in a collaborative in-house environment
Ability to balance speed with quality and execute without constant hand-holding
Bonus if you have experience with light video editing or hybrid photo/video workflows
Applicants must submit a portfolio that clearly demonstrates:
Commercial product photography
Strong lighting ability
Editing, retouching, and photo manipulation
Marketing or campaign-focused imagery
People-focused photography
Event or live environment photography
Strong range, consistency, and overall commercial quality
What Success Looks Like in This Role
Images are polished, strategic, and ready for real marketing use
Product photography is clean, intentional, and commercially strong
Lighting is thoughtful and technically sound
Edited assets feel refined, not overworked
Visual work stays current without becoming trend-chasing or messy
Assets are delivered efficiently, organized well, and aligned with brand direction
The photographer can move between product, people, campaign, and event work without a drop in quality
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