Photographer jobs in Lake Charles, LA

Job Title: Photographer Department: Media and Graphics Reports to: Director of Photography Travel Required: Up to 50% THIS JOB IS NOT REMOTE. Sendero is seeking a talented Photographer to create high-quality visual content that brings our products and brand to life. In this role, you'll photograph a wide range of assets-including studio product shots, flatlays, PDP images, lifestyle content, and event coverage-and support video production across social, eCommerce, and marketing channels. You'll handle everything from equipment setup to editing and retouching, ensuring all visuals meet brand standards and campaign objectives. Working closely with our creative, marketing, and production teams, you'll contribute to shoot planning, manage digital assets, and help maintain a smooth, efficient workflow. If you're a detail-oriented visual storyteller with a strong eye for branding, we'd love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities Primary Role: Photography Captures high-quality product imagery-including flatlays, studio photography, PDP assets, lifestyle content, and brand event coverage-for use across social media, eCommerce, and retail channels, consistently adhering to established brand standards and visual guidelines. Set up and manage photography equipment, including cameras, lighting, and backdrops, to achieve optimal results. Collaborate with the creative team to plan and execute photo and video shoots, ensuring product details, angles, and features are highlighted effectively. Develop captivating visual content for eCommerce marketing campaigns, social media posts, website banners, and email newsletters. Provide visual assets to the marketing team for use across various online and offline channels, including social media, e-commerce platforms, and marketing materials. Assist with visual materials for retail clients, including product catalogs, line sheets, and promotional materials Photo Editing, Pre-Production, and Post-Production Edit and retouch product images and videos to enhance their visual appeal while maintaining authenticity and consistency with the brand. Support the production team in organizing and preparing products for photo and video shoots, including styling and arranging items. Crop, resize, and optimize visual content for various platforms, including websites, social media, emails, and print materials. Technical & Analytical Execution Build and manage tracking infrastructure across UTMs and analytics platforms. Generate weekly and monthly performance reports with clear data visualization and insights. Ensure all ads meet technical requirements and comply with brand, platform, and legal standards. Coordinate with eCommerce and email teams to ensure consistent messaging and targeting across channels. Secondary Role: Videography Support Video Production Across Formats: Collaborate with the creative team to capture high-quality video content, including long-form documentary-style pieces, short-form social media clips, seasonal campaign assets, promotional sale videos, and performance-driven social media ads. Operate and Maintain Equipment: Assist with setting up, operating, and breaking down video equipment (cameras, lighting, audio, stabilizers) to ensure smooth and efficient production workflows. Contribute to Creative Development: Participate in pre-production planning such as brainstorming concepts, storyboarding, preparing shot lists, and identifying visual direction to enhance video storytelling. Editing & Post-Production Support: Assist with video editing for a wide range of projects. Content Management: Organize, catalog, and maintain a digital library of all visual assets, ensuring easy accessibility for the creative, marketing, and sales teams. Tag and label images and videos appropriately to streamline content searching and retrieval. Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with the creative team, photographers, stylists, and models to ensure a smooth workflow during photo and video shoots. Work closely with the marketing team to understand campaign goals and requirements, contributing creative ideas for visual content. Brand Consistency: Maintain a deep understanding of the brand's visual identity, ensuring that all visual content aligns with brand guidelines and resonates with the target audiences. Research and Trends: Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in fashion photography and videography to bring fresh ideas and techniques to the team. Administrative Tasks: Assist in maintaining schedules, coordinating appointments, and managing budgets related to photo and video shoots. Qualifications & Requirements Must work full time at Sendero HQ in Waco, TX. Remote candidates won't move forward past the pre-screen questionnaire. At least two years of applicable photography and editing experience, preferably within brand apparel, music, sports or event coverage. Experience within the Adobe Creative Suite - specifically Lightroom and Photoshop. Excellent written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders and team members. Flexibility and willingness to work extended hours, evenings and weekends. High level of demonstrated professionalism, integrity and decorum. Creative, energetic and proactive approach to work. Ability to anticipate and make recommendations based on the needs of manager and/or project Strong relationship building skills. Innovative and proactive thinker. TRAVEL REQUIRED: Up to 50% Job Type: Full-time Location: Sendero HQ (Non-Remote) Benefits: Included (waiting period may apply) Please visit our corporate website at ***************** for more information. Sendero Provisions Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.