Photo Director Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

Who We Are

Swig Life is a woman founded and operated lifestyle brand. We design and produce premium insulated drinkware and coolers with women in mind. We believe that your water bottle, travel tumbler and insulated cooler are a reflection of your personal style, and this inspires us to design products that women love, whether for themselves or for a gift.

Swig Life is growing rapidly and we believe our people are our strength. It truly is an exciting time to be a part of our journey and we are seeking smart, innovative, creative, and experienced individuals to join our talented team!

Key attributes and qualities we are looking for in candidates for all open roles: embrace an entrepreneurial spirit, innovative and solution-oriented, adaptable and resilient, best-practices methodology, team oriented with a lean-in attitude, highest standards for execution, and a high level of accountability.

About the Role

The ideal Photo Retoucher is experienced in high-volume and high-quality digital retouching. They approach all projects with creativity, have a developed eye and appreciation and understanding of professional photography and advertising art. The Photo Retoucher must have the ability to successfully manage and produce multiple deadline-driven projects with high image volume while maintaining the utmost in accuracy and quality.

Please note: A portfolio must be provided with application to be considered for this role. Applications submitted without a link to a website, or a portfolio uploaded to the "cover letter" section of this application will not be reviewed.

What You’ll Do

• Retouch product and lifestyle digital images for use in marketing across multiple platforms including print, web, and social.
• Using Adobe Photoshop, edit imagery to match product samples for color accuracy, balance of lighting, combining plates, and fixing imperfections to deliver final image asset.
• Composite product into existing lifestyle or still imagery, creating realistic highlights and shadows while preserving texture, perspective, lighting, and depth of the product.
• Assist stakeholders in image retrieval, cropping, resizing, and sharing images as needed.
• Help edit dynamic image formats (time lapse, animated GIFs, etc.) for ecommerce and social media purposes.
• Own the full lifecycle process of all digital assets, working cross-functionally to manage smooth workflows for asset acquisition, storage, and delivery to internal users.
• Maintain our digital asset management system including file naming and metadata input. Ensure all digital assets and deliverables are organized and are available to internal stakeholders on a strict timeline.
• Execute to creative direction from Photographers, Designers, and Art Directors, to implement any changes necessary in a fast-paced, speed centric environment while achieving the highest quality results.
• Commit to staying up to date with software upgrades and current trends in retouching and photography and continually work to streamline and improve workflows.

Who You Are

• 1-3+ years relevant experience, with background in digital project management. Ideal candidate has prior experience working on a team.
• Proven abilities in Adobe Suite and Photoshop Pro. Proficiency with Mac software ideal.
• Strong understanding of digital file handling, color management, and file formats.
• Experience working with Digital Asset Management platforms - Bynder a plus.
• Process-oriented, highly organized with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Multi-tasker with positive, flexible attitude and ability to pivot easily.
• Experience with Planner and other Microsoft tools is a plus.
• Video editing or graphic design experience a plus, but not required.
• Ability to build relationships quickly, and work well with many different teams and personalities.

Benefits at Swig Life

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options
• 401k program with 5% company match for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off offerings including vacation, sick time, paid company holidays, and parental leave options
• Employee referral bonus opportunities
• Modern, centrally located office with a collaborative team environment, frequent company events, complimentary snacks and drinks, and onsite parking

Note: Swig Life is currently operating under an onsite work model, and this position will report on site to our Richmond office at least 3 days per week. Additional ad-hoc in office days may be required based on business needs. Please do not apply if you are not comfortable with an on site-work model.

Swig Life is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position, and all new hires will be required to verify their employment eligibility.