Seasonal Product Photographer (6 months FTC)

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans, we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit, and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset. If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team.

Role Overview

The Product Content Creation Team is an integral part of Fanatics. We’re committed to creating the best customer experience through delivering and maintaining high-quality product content for the fan. Our team collaborates daily with Merchandising, Marketing, Tech and Business Management teams. We take pride in creating a fun, casual and supportive environment. We are for fans, by fans and strive to maintain the highest standards across the different phases of our product cycles.

As a Fanatics Product Photographer, you will be responsible for photographing a wide range of products that will be featured on our websites. You’ll use your strong attention to detail, solid work ethic and creative nature on a daily basis. These traits help ensure that you’re meeting the needs and industry-leading standards of our diverse and fast-paced business. Using the strength of your technical knowledge and experience, you’ll be able to navigate your way through multiple projects and photography scenarios. Our teams unwavering desire to learn and do more will be the foundation that keeps our business strong, growing, and ready for the future.

How you will make a difference

• Product styling and photography based on image standards with emphasis on quality and consistency
• Minimising the need for post-production handling by consistently capturing the highest quality image possible.
• Understanding of continuous lighting photography and ability to work with various tethering software.
• Capture the uniqueness and important features of products.
• Digitally manipulating and organising images in preparation for image outsourcing
• Image retouching as needed including manipulating photos to achieve high quality consistency.
• Image file management and organisation.
• Perform in a production-based environment while partnering with product line managers and digital imaging assistants.
• Being able to absorb constructive feedback to provide the best quality image and expedite turnaround times.
• Supporting manager in maintaining workflow and deadlines

What you bring to the team

• Passionate for product photography and wardrobe styling, as well as retail merchandising
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume studio environment and interpret creative direction.
• Able to understand the importance of meeting and surpassing creative standards
• Driven and can independently manage and maintain individual workflow.
• Able to contribute to the timely achievement of team goals.
• Able to enjoy working on a diverse team and collaborating across multiple work groups and areas of focus.
• Able to take initiative, identify and prioritise workload efficiencies, and recognise opportunities
• Focused on your work ethic that centres punctuality, dependability, and sense of urgency in the face of multiple deadlines and goals.

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don’t meet every single requirement, that’s okay – we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you’re excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don’t hesitate to apply. We’re genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

Where you will work and what is required

• 1-2 years’ experience in a photo studio environment preferred.
• A professional photography portfolio that demonstrates your knowledge of digital photography including lighting, composition, colour quality and aesthetics across an array of environments, including editorial, catalogue and e-commerce.
• Proficiency in PC and Apple products along with canon camera system as well as a current working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Cloud
• Knowledge of, and practical experience with professional photography equipment, studio lighting practices, and professional lighting equipment.
• Working understanding of photography workflows and file delivery practices.
• Superb communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Are a self-starter, with a strong sense of teamwork in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Flexible schedule during peak times of the year.

What is in it for you

Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you’ll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

Benefits: At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate. Specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.