Summary

The Senior Fashion Photographer will lead fashion shoots, conceptualize high-end visual campaigns, and capture compelling images that align with the Buckle brand aesthetic. The Teammate in this role has a strong portfolio in fashion photography, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to bring creative concepts to life through photography.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This description intends to describe the general nature and level of work performed by Teammates assigned to this job. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Photography and Creative Direction

• Plan, direct, and execute high-end fashion photo shoots for campaigns, editorials, and e-commerce.
• Work closely with models, stylists, and creative teams to produce visually stunning images.
• Ensure consistency in lighting, composition, and brand identity across all visuals.
• Experiment with new photography techniques, lighting setups, and compositions to push creative boundaries.

Project Management and Collaboration

• Collaborate with Creative Director, Art Directors, Photographers, Studio Manager, and Stylists for execution and production of content.
• Maintain cross-functional relationships with the studio operations and brand creative partners to strive for cohesive photo outcomes.
• Oversee pre-production tasks such as location scouting, set design, and shot planning.
• Ensure timely delivery of images for marketing, advertising, and publication deadlines.
• Uphold the company culture by creating an inclusive environment through positive interactions with models and teammates.

Technical and Equipment Management

• Operate and maintain professional camera equipment, lighting, and other photography gear.
• Stay up to date with the latest photography trends, software, and fashion industry standards.
• Direct and mentor junior photographers, assistants, and interns to maintain high production standards.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience (5+ years) as a fashion photographer, with a strong portfolio showcasing fashion editorials, campaigns, and commercial work. Direct ecommerce photography for a fashion retailer preferred.
• Expertise in studio and natural lighting techniques.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, styling, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in directing models and working with creative teams.

General

• Fulfill mission statement by performing job duties with a high level of customer service while contributing to a positive team spirit.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

The Teammate in this role will supervise all Teammates in the junior and mid-level fashion photography roles. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include hiring and training Teammates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining Teammates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Photography, Fine Arts, or a related field; and three to five years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with high-profile fashion brands or publications.
• Knowledge of video production is a plus.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Teammate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the Teammate is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Teammate is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The Teammate must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and complete errands based on business needs.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the Teammate regularly works in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Buckle is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified Teammates from the available workforce in the communities we serve.

Equal employment opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Buckle, where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination and retaliation because of veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, national origin or ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law. For state specific information, refer to the Teammate Center.

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