Photographer - Still Life & Product Job at tarte cosmetics, New York, NY

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  • tarte cosmetics
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Photographer – Still Life & Product

tarte cosmetics is seeking an experienced Still Life and Product Photographer to join our in-house creative team. This full-time role will be responsible for creating visually compelling content for all platforms including packaging, e-commerce, social media, and brand marketing. The candidate is an experienced still life photographer with meticulous attention to detail, an aptitude for prop styling and ability to work independently with a strong understanding of how to translate products into scroll-stopping imagery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Capture high-quality, brand-aligned still imagery for packaging, e-commerce, print, digital and social use.
  • Collaborate closely with marketing, design, and content teams to create compelling visuals that resonate with our audience.
  • Style and photograph products—especially fruit and cosmetic textures—in creative, engaging, and brand-right ways.
  • Lighting – craft and control light using industry-standard equipment to always present products with maximum visual impact.
  • Troubleshoot issues in real time, implementing pivots based on input from both on-site and remote teams
  • Manage multiple priorities including shoot prep, execution, file organization, and retouching review.
  • Maintain a consistent visual identity across all imagery produced.
  • Organize and maintain studio equipment, props, and workspace to facilitate efficient use by multiple teams in a high volume content studio
  • Stay current on photography and cosmetics trends, tools, and techniques to drive creative innovation.
  • Ensure all image files are named and archived accurately for long term cross-functional use.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of professional photography experience or equivalent in-studio assistant roles, ideally focused on still life or product work.
  • Strong experience with prop styling , especially with natural ingredients such as flowers, fruits, and food. Texture swatching and styling are also a plus.
  • Expert knowledge of lighting techniques, composition, and studio photography principles .
  • Skilled in Capture One , Adobe Creative Suite and other capture/editing tools.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing workflow 
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to maintain positive attitude while collaborating with multiple teams 
  • Ability to thrive both while working independently and as a member of a team
  • Retouching experience is valued but not necessary
  • A portfolio of relevant still life/product work is required ; please include social media handles or online presence with your application.

  Our Perks:

  • Salary range: $75,000-85,000 (compensation will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill level, relevant work experience & education)
  • Medical, dental, vision, 401k plan & access to health and wellness programs
  • Paid vacation, holidays, summer Fridays, birthdays off, volunteer time & more!
  • Gratis, employee discount on tarte.com, team give-back initiatives
  • Friendly, fun, creative & collaborative work environment

Tarte is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Remote work,

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