Product Photographer

Product Photographer

At Portland Leather Goods, we believe that every product has a story – and we need a talented visual storyteller to help us bring that story to life. Our photography doesn’t just showcase leather goods – it captures the craftsmanship, color, texture, and emotion that our customers have come to love. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for a highly skilled, detail-obsessed, and creatively driven Photographer who thrives in a fast-paced, studio-based environment. If you’re passionate about creating beautiful, consistent product imagery and enjoy collaborating with a tight-knit creative team, we want to hear from you!

This isn’t just about snapping pretty pictures (though we love those too) – it’s about owning the visual identity of our products from concept to final edit. From studio lighting setups and prop styling to batch editing and file management, you’ll play a key role in making sure every item we launch looks its absolute best. Are you the kind of person who notices the tiniest wrinkle in a laydown shot? Who gets excited by styling variations and lighting tweaks? Then you just might be the eye we’re looking for.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Inventory Manager and Producer to receive samples, photograph products, and deliver photography assets to the eCommerce team, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and launch deadlines.
• Manage awareness of product launch deadlines and delivery expectations, ensuring timely execution of all tasks.
• Work closely with the Director, Inventory Manager and Producer to prioritize tasks, address changing deadlines, and ensure high-quality photography assets are delivered on time.
• Communicate effectively with the Director, Photography Department, and other departments, managing product flow through task management software and ensuring alignment on project progress.
• Collaborate with the Director and Producer to recommend product imagery strategies and shot counts and assist the Director in selecting props for in-studio shoots.
• Update and maintain technical branding guideline documents as new product lines are introduced and define styling and lighting guidelines for new categories.
• Follow shot lists and briefs to light, style, and shoot products, ensuring consistent, high-quality imagery that matches brand standards.
• Organize and manage photography assets and equipment, including photographing multiple samples and assortments, ensuring secure backup of files, and maintaining photo equipment and props.
• Photograph and compile a high volume of product images, including creative laydowns in a studio environment, collaborating with social and eCommerce teams as needed, and attending campaign photoshoots as required.
• Edit and retouch photos to enhance image quality, ensuring consistency with brand standards and project specifications.
• Adjust color, exposure, and composition to achieve the desired visual effects, correcting any flaws in the images.
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 2+ years product photographer experience (required).
• 2+ years photo editing & retouching experience (required).
• Bold idea creation & innovation is a must!
• High attention to detail!
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter, skilled at multitasking and able to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate accurately and clearly.
• Able to work well under pressure, establish priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including occasional nights and weekends, if needed.

What we can offer you!

• Hourly rate of pay (dependent upon experience)
• Health, dental & vision insurance (75% cost covered by PLG for team member)
• 401(k) after 1 year with 4% company match
• Discounted pet insurance
• Holidays (including 1 floating holiday), vacation & sick time
• Store discount
• Dynamic & collaborative team environment

About Portland Leather

We started in a garage with one mission: make full-grain leather bags that look incredible, feel even better, and don’t cost a fortune. Since 2016, that focus on quality, value, and community has helped us grow faster than we ever imagined. But we’re just getting started.

Portland Leather Goods is more than a brand—it’s a movement built by people who take pride in ownership, lead with energy, and care deeply about the customer. We have big plans ahead, and we’re looking for people who want to go far with us.

If you're a self-starter who thrives in fast-moving environments, if you love building things that matter and making a real impact—you’ll feel right at home here.

At Portland Leather Goods, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.

Check us out at portlandleathergoods.com and on Instagram @portlandleather