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Commercial Photographer Job at VENUM in New York

VENUM · New York, NY, USA ·

Pay:
$80,000-$95,000/yr
Job type:
Seasonal

Location: New York, New York | In-Office

Type: Full-Time

Reports to: Marketing Director (U.S.)

Who We Are
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.

Who We Are Looking For
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 .

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.

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