Sr Photographer, Features

Fossil Group•Richardson, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Make An Impact: The Studio Operations team at Fossil Group supports the people, processes, and technology that bring our brands’ content strategies to life. Partnering closely with Creative Services, Global Marketing, and Brand Creative teams, we deliver high-quality content in a fast-paced, digital environment. The Senior Photographer is responsible for executing creative strategies across all product categories, from concept through final delivery. This role collaborates with stylists, art directors, and cross-functional teams to produce compelling seasonal campaign imagery and ensure alignment with brand standards. Key responsibilities include maintaining and evolving photography guidelines, ensuring timely delivery of assets, managing workflow and production metrics, and partnering with studio teams to uphold quality and consistency. This role also plays a key part in mentoring junior team members and contributing to the evolution of creative direction. This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in photography preferred
5-8 Years of studio / photography experience
High Proficiency in CaptureOne required
Proficient in Mac Platform, Google Suite, Adobe Creative Suite
Knowledge of lighting systems and small and medium format cameras, digital and film
Highly developed communication skills, both written & verbal
Industry knowledge around evolving landscape of new technologies
Effective negotiation and relationship building skills
Ability to multitask and to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Video experience is a plus
Experience in project management tool is a bonus

Responsibilities

Create feature product photography for web, print, and wholesale use for all brands through use of creative lighting and compositions
Photograph on figure shoots with a full crew (including models, stylists, art/creative directors, producer, etc), in house or on location
Collaborate & concept with art directors and stylists to test concepts and ideas that help support the overall creative direction for each brand
Create new lighting patterns and compositions that support each brand's seasonal creative direction
Photograph in Fossil studios or on location as required by project
Monitor critical areas of workflow to ensure integrity at every stage of the photographic process with an eye towards improvement of existing creative process
Actively maintain the Feature Photography Creative Standards Guide to ensure a clear and accurate repeatable process
Partner with Studio Ops Managers, Photo Assistants, Art/Creative Directors, Stylists, Producer, and Samples Coordinator to ensure all due dates are met
Participate in weekly staff meetings with feature photographers related directly to workflow improvement and image consistency
Review competitor websites in order to judge quality of photography compared to Fossil's and bring creative solutions to any image improvements needed
Maintain studio's working environment by keeping it neat and organized

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options
Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs

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