SSENSE is Hiring a Freelance Photographer (Montreal, Canada)

SSENSE, pronounced [es-uhns], is a Montreal-based fashion platform with global reach. Founded in 2003, SSENSE is pacing the vanguard of directional retail with a mix of luxury, streetwear, and avant-garde labels. We produce industry-leading original content and take pride in building our own technology solutions and systems from scratch. Our field of focus has grown beyond that of a typical e-commerce entity as we explore the nexus of content, commerce, and culture.

Reporting to the Associate Manager of Photography, the Photographer is responsible for ready-to-wear and still life photography, and the quality control of lighting and image assets for e-commerce. As part of our best-in-class Studio Visual Production team, the Photographer will ensure all images are consistent with the SSENSE style guide and that production and productivity targets are met. The ideal candidate has great attention to detail and relevant knowledge in fashion and photography. This role works cross-functionally and requires a highly collaborative style with the ability to influence and motivate to drive performance results.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor of Fine Arts or College diploma in Photography, or a relevant field

• A minimum 1 year experience in commercial photography

• Advanced knowledge of CaptureOne, Adobe Photoshop and image processing

• Advanced knowledge of photography and lighting

• Experience in the fashion industry and/or e-commerce, an asset

• Experience working in with Mac OSX, Filezilla, Google Drive and Adobe suite

• Proven experience using digital cameras and professional lighting equipment

SKILLS

• Ability to carry out creative processes in a fast paced production environment

• Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills

• Creative thinker with problem solving abilities

• Proven ability to process high volumes of workflow

• Ability to prioritize, plan and execute

• Solid ability to understand a lighting diagram to consistently achieve desired art direction

• Ability to influence decision making on set, including pace setting, model positioning, and model expression

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Photograph e-commerce images for both ready-to-wear and still life products

• Perform image processing and transfer to Retouchers as per SSENSE guidelines

• Ensure images are in order, lighting is consistent and naming conventions are correct on a daily basis

• Maintain strict standards of quality control, staying up-to-date with SSENSE art direction

• Monitor all studio photography equipment and inform the Associate Manager of Photography of maintenance requests

• Shoot model castings, as required

• Assist on editorial and creative marketing shoots and ad hoc projects, as required

• Proactively make recommendations to the Associate Manager of Photography on workflow and processes

• Stay up-to-date on industry tools, techniques, and best practices in photography

**All applicants are required to provide a portfolio of their relevant work in Photography.

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