Photographer / Shooter

Universal Music Group•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

We are UMG, the Universal Music Group. We are the world’s leading music company. In everything we do, we are committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship. We own and operate a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising, and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. We identify and develop recording artists and songwriters, and we produce, distribute and promote the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music to delight and entertain fans around the world. Famehouse, a division of UMG, is the preeminent leader in D2C solutions in music, defining & delivering the industry’s best-in-class service to connect artists with their fans. Established & headquartered in Philly, Fame House powers eCommerce for UMG’s labels, artists, and Bravado, along with a select roster of 3rd party clients. Our success & culture is fueled by collaboration, both within FH and with our partners. We are passionate about the impact of eCommerce for artists, providing a full service solution to grow an artist’s owned business including strategy, creative, storefront merchandising, fulfillment, customer service, technology, and more. How we LEAD: Merchandise and e-commerce is part of the fabric of music culture. For artists, it’s a way to develop and further articulate their brand. For fans, it’s another pathway to connecting with an artist and the culture they represent. The Photographer / Shooter is a senior capture specialist responsible for delivering world-class photographic content across e-commerce, editorial, and campaign environments. Embedded within the Content Production team, this role leads high-quality image capture while supporting multi-format productions that may include video and live components. This role combines strong aesthetic sensibility with technical mastery. While photography is the primary focus, the Photographer / Shooter is also capable of operating professional video camera systems in multi-camera environments when required. Working closely with Creative Directors, Producers, Directors of Photography, and Post Production, this role ensures that all captured content meets the highest creative and technical standards. This is a hands-on role for a visual storyteller who understands both product precision and artist-driven creative expression—and who thrives in a high-volume, high-expectation production environment.

Requirements

8–12 years of professional photography experience within commercial, e-commerce, fashion, music, or editorial environments.
Strong portfolio demonstrating product precision and creative storytelling.
Deep knowledge of professional lighting systems, modifiers, and camera equipment.
Experience operating professional cinema cameras in video or multi-camera production environments.
Comfortable working alongside Directors of Photography on larger-scale shoots.
Strong understanding of color, composition, and brand-led visual storytelling.
Ability to thrive in both high-volume e-commerce environments and bespoke creative shoots.
Calm, decisive presence on set with strong collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience within music, fashion, or artist-driven campaigns strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead photographic capture across e-commerce product shoots, editorial campaigns, and marketing content.
Execute lighting and composition setups that align with creative direction and brand intent.
Collaborate with Creative Directors and Producers to translate campaign concepts into compelling visual outputs.
Operate professional camera systems for both still and motion capture when multi-cam or hybrid productions require additional operators.
Support Directors of Photography during larger-scale video shoots as a secondary operator when needed.
Maintain consistent visual standards across lighting, framing, color, and technical execution.
Partner with Grip & Equipment and Studio teams to ensure stage readiness and efficient shoot execution.
Review captures in real time to ensure quality, exposure accuracy, and alignment with creative expectations.
Contribute to evolving lighting approaches, capture techniques, and workflow improvements.
Maintain organized file structures and coordinate clean handoffs to Post Production.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Including 100% coverage for out-patient in-network mental health services
Fertility coverage for eligible medical plan participants
Wellbeing reimbursements for fitness classes, spa treatments, meal services, travel, and so much more (up to $720/year)
Student Loan Repayment Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement
401(k) with 100% immediate vesting on the first 5% of your contributions, plus an additional UMG contribution
A variety of ways to prioritize much-needed time away from work including:
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) for exempt employees
3-weeks PTO for non-exempt employees
2-weeks paid Winter Break
10 Company Holidays (including Juneteenth and Wellbeing Day)
Summer Fridays (between Memorial Day and Labor Day)
Generous paid parental leave for every type of parent