Commercial Photographer

Commercial Photographer

Venum is the #1 combat sports brand in the world, trusted by elite athletes and worn across the UFC, gyms, and training communities worldwide. We design and distribute performance apparel and equipment that represent power, precision, and identity. 2026 marks a major milestone for Venum USA as we build a fully autonomous U.S. headquarters in Manhattan. As part of this effort, we are investing in a dedicated in-house photographer to support e-commerce, social commerce, retail, and brand storytelling across the U.S. market.
We are hiring a Commercial Photographer to join our New York creative team and own the execution of high-quality product, lifestyle, and campaign photography. This role is for a detail-oriented, fast-moving creative who thrives in external and studio environments and understands how photography drives conversion, brand perception, and consistency across digital and retail channels. You will work closely with Marketing, E-commerce, Design, and Social teams to bring Venum products to life across Venum.com, the Venum App, Amazon, social platforms, and retail partners.
What You'll Work On

Lifestyle & Campaign Content

Capture lifestyle imagery aligned with Venum's brand identity and U.S. market positioning.
Support seasonal launches, campaigns, and special projects.
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative teams on shot lists, concepts, and execution.

Studio & Product Photography

Execute high-quality studio photography for:

Apparel and equipment
On-model and off-model product shots
E-commerce PDP imagery
Amazon and marketplace assets
Maintain consistent lighting, framing, and visual standards across all product

E-commerce & Conversion-Focused Content

Create imagery optimized for conversion, including:

Detail shots
Fit and fabric highlights
Movement and performance cues

Ensure assets meet requirements for:

Venum.com
Venum App
Amazon and other marketplaces
Retail and wholesale partners

Asset Management & Studio Operations

Coordinate shoot schedules, product flow, and sample management.
Ensure assets are properly named, stored, and delivered on time.
Manage day-to-day studio operations, including equipment setup, maintenance, and organization.

Who You'll Work With

Marketing Director (U.S.) for creative direction and priorities
E-commerce team for conversion-driven assets
Design and Product teams for accurate product representation
Social Media team for ongoing and reactive content creation
External talent (models, stylists) as needed for shoots
What You Bring

4–7+ years of professional photography experience, preferably in:

Apparel
Sporting goods
Fashion or performance brands

Strong portfolio demonstrating campaign, lifestyle, studio and product photography
Proficiency with professional camera systems, lighting, and studio workflows
Strong post-production skills (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop)
Understanding of e-commerce and marketplace photography requirements
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, in-house creative environment
What Success Looks Like

Consistent, high-quality photography across all channels
Faster content turnaround and reduced reliance on external studios
Improved e-commerce conversion through stronger visual assets
Scalable studio workflows that support business growth
Strong collaboration across marketing, e-commerce, and design teams
Why Venum

Be part of the #1 combat sports brand in the world
Help build and shape Venum's U.S. in-house creative studio
Work from NYC HQ with direct impact on brand growth
Collaborate with elite creative and commercial teams
Play a key role in Venum's next phase of expansion
Compensation & Benefits

This role will be compensated with a good-faith pay range of $80,000 – $95,000. This range represents the minimum and maximum base pay the company reasonably expects to offer for this role at the time of posting. Final base pay will depend on several factors, including the applicant's qualifications, relevant experience, education, certifications or professional licenses, and overall performance throughout the interview process. This role may offer the following benefits: medical, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance and a 401(k) matching program. This role may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus award. This role includes paid personal time off and 14 paid company holidays. Venum offers paid sick time in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. Venum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, marital or partnership status, military or veteran status, genetic information, arrest or conviction record (consistent with the New York City Fair Chance Act and applicable law), domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The Company prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any kind and is committed to maintaining a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.