Senior Brand Photographer

Stateside Brands is a rapidly growing spirits company dedicated to crafting premium-quality beverages- Surfside Iced Teas and Lemonades, Stateside Vodka, Stateside Vodka Sodas as well as new innovation brands like Super Lyte. With a focus on innovation and quality, we take pride in our diverse portfolio of products that reflect our commitment to excellence. Job Summary Reporting to the Social Media Manager, the Senior Brand Photographer will lead the creation of high-quality photography that brings the all Stateside Brand's beverages to life across social, e-commerce, marketing, and in-market channels. This role owns the full shoot process from concept through final editing, capturing both studio product and lifestyle content. They will collaborate cross-functionally, contribute creative ideas, and travel to events and activations to capture real-time brand moments. The ideal candidate is a highly creative, self-driven photographer with a strong eye for storytelling and passion for lifestyle and culture. Key Responsibilities Plan and execute photography shoots that support brand, marketing, e-commerce, and cross-functional content needs, ensuring alignment with creative direction and businessobjectives. Own the full lifecycle of photo production, including: Developing creative concepts, mood boards, and shot lists in partnership with internal stakeholders Identifying shoot goals, deliverables, and success criteria Scouting locations and securing permits and approvals Casting, vetting, and coordinating models and talent Sourcing props, wardrobe, and styling elements Leading all on-set photography execution with strong creative and technical expertise Editing and retouching imagery, delivering polished final assets optimized for multiple platforms Capture both studio product photography and lifestyle imagery that elevates the brand and supports marketing, advertising, and e-commerce initiatives. Partner with the E-Commerce team to produce high-quality product, lifestyle, and promotional imagery to support merchandise launches, digital advertising, and online storefronts. Contribute original creative ideas and visual concepts to support campaigns, product launches, and ongoing brand storytelling. Manage content production budgets, including shoot expenses, freelance support, and equipment. Maintain and manage the brand's photography library, ensuring assets are properly archived, tagged, and accessible for future marketing and commercial use. Travel to events, sponsorship activations, and key brand moments to capture high-quality, real-time content. Ensure all photography maintains consistent brand standards and evolves with current visual and cultural trends.

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of professional photography experience, preferably in-house with a brand, or within commercial, lifestyle, CPG, apparel, beverage, or agency environments Strong portfolio demonstrating both lifestyle and studio photography, including product, people, and brand storytelling work Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom and Photoshop, including retouching, color correction, and asset preparation Proven experience leading and executing full-scale photoshoots independently, from concept development through final delivery Experience with studio lighting and grip equipment, as well as natural light and on-location shooting environments Strong creative eye and ability to translate brand identity into compelling visual content Experience producing content for digital marketing channels, including social media, paid advertising, websites, and e-commerce Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work on tight timelines Experience working cross-functionally with marketing, creative, and e-commerce teams Willingness and ability to travel for shoots, events, and brand activations as needed Strong organizational skills and experience managing large volumes of digital assets This role is a full-time role based out of our Headquarters office in Greater Philadelphia. Military experience is a plus.

Compensation:

Estimated Base Salary Range:

$75,000 - $90,000 USD. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and qualifications. The salary range refers to base salary only and is not inclusive of the total compensation package. Stateside Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other classification protected by Federal, state, or local law. Stateside Brands is also a military-friendly company and values military community talent, including veterans, National Guard and Reserve members, and military spouses.