Role Summary
VIVO is looking for a Photographer & Graphic Designer who will shoot product photography and support graphic design needs for new product launches. This role owns new-SKU launch content end to end, product photography, retouching, and supporting graphic assets, while also serving as a key hand in running our in-house studio day to day.
VIVO is a U.S.-based company that designs, manufactures, and supplies a diverse selection of products across multiple unique product markets (www.vivo-us.com).
Key Responsibilities
- Shoot white background and lifestyle product photography for new SKUs as they launch, following established shot lists and content guides.
- Shoot supporting detail, macro, and feature-callout images for Amazon A+ content and listing enhancements.
- Execute supporting graphic design layouts for web, social, and listing content, applying strong typography, font hierarchy, and visual weighting for brand-consistent digital assets.
- Set up lighting in the studio using constant lighting for photo shoots that fit brand tone and product requirements.
- Help with scene setups ahead of each shoot, placing furniture, decor, backdrops, and product staging on set.
- Edit and retouch photography to platform-specific technical specs for Amazon, Costco, VIVO-US.com, and others.
- Break down and reset the studio after shoots, and help keep shared equipment, props, and backdrops organized and ready for the next shoot on the calendar.
- Maintain new-SKU photography deliverables against the production calendar.
- Pick up listing-enhancement requests on already-launched SKUs (new angles, updated graphics, seasonal refreshes) without displacing new-launch priorities.
- Collaborate with the Photo and 3D teams, follow established shot lists/content guides.
- Create Product packaging mockups that follows retailer specific requirements.
- Participate in regular team meetings, team-building activities, and ongoing learning initiatives.
- Maintain organized file handoffs per our naming/folder conventions.
Demonstration of VIVO Values and Standards of Behavior
- Work Ethic: A commitment to the best outcomes and highest quality for the customer and your peers; you strive daily to improve the company, your co-workers, and yourself.
- Initiative: You embrace innovation and have the courage to respectfully challenge the status quo; you believe in sharing results, learning from mistakes, and celebrating successes.
- Communication: You collaborate across departments to ensure best-practice outcomes and remain open to different thoughts and perspectives.
Requirements
- Experience: 2+ years in e-commerce content creation, studio product photography, and retouching and editing photos to brand and platform specs.
- Education: High school diploma required; Associate’s degree in Graphic Design or higher preferred.
- Software Mastery: Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Proficiency in Adobe CC apps, AI applications, and the Google Drive/Gmail suite. Knowledgeable with amazon and other e-commerce marketplaces, preferred.
- Studio Technicality: Proven experience with studio lighting and product staging. (Note: We are looking for technical product experience, not portrait or event photography experience).
- Work Ethic: Comfortable working independently against a shot list once trained on our process. Strong attention to detail and able to manage multiple project concurrently and reprioritize as launch dates and objectives shift.
- Immediacy: We are looking for a talent ready to start right away.
- Location: This is an on site position only, located in Goodfield IL.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands
- Physical: Visual acuity, talking, and hearing (with or without correction). Requires repetitive motion (typing) and occasional walking/standing.
- Lifting: Moderate to occasional heavy requirements. Studio equipment and product samples up to 50lbs.
- Environment: Typical office/administrative environment with occasional exposure to warehouse conditions.
Submission Requirements
To be considered, please include a portfolio or link to your work showing:
- Studio product photography demonstrating control of lighting and angles on hardware/physical goods.
- Graphic design/layout samples showing typography and brand-consistent digital assets.
