Ecomm/ Product Photographer & Editor - Contract/ Freelance Job Category : Creative

Requisition Number : ECOMM001047

Posted : September 2, 2026 Part time Hybrid

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Description This is a hands-on production role best suited to someone who is comfortable working independently in a studio environment, managing a high volume of product photography, and taking images through the full process from capture to final retouched asset.

What You’ll Do

Photograph products for e-commerce across our footwear, apparel and accessory categories. Set up and operate studio lighting, camera equipment, backgrounds, and related photography equipment

Follow established lighting, composition, cropping, and image standards to maintain consistency across the site

Style and position product accurately and consistently for photography

Capture multiple required angles, details, and product views according to shot lists and e-commerce guidelines

Review images throughout the shoot to ensure focus, exposure, colour, positioning, and overall quality are correct

Retouch imagery for final e-commerce use, including but not limited to:

Colour correction and color matching

Exposure and tonal adjustments

Background cleanup

Dust, marks, and minor product imperfections

Reshaping and comping

Cropping, alignment, and image consistency

Basic compositing or cleanup when required

Prepare, name, organize, and export final assets and product image folders according to established file specifications and naming conventions

Manage photography and editing efficiently to meet agreed-upon deadlines and asset volumes

Flag product, photography, or asset issues proactively when they may impact final deliverables and timelines

Collaborate with the Creative team to incorporate feedback and maintain evolving brand standards

Requirements

Professional experience in e-commerce, product, or commercial photography

Strong product photography portfolio,



ideally including footwear, apparel, accessories, or consumer products

Strong understanding of studio lighting and consistent lighting setups

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Capture One and/or Lightroom

Strong retouching skills with an eye for natural, polished, commercially appropriate results

Excellent understanding of color correction and image consistency, with experience using a colour checker to ensure accurate and consistent product colour across images

High attention to detail, particularly when working across large volumes of similar assets

Comfortable working independently and managing your own workflow

Organized and reliable, with the ability to manage files, deadlines, and multiple products at once

Ability to work quickly without sacrificing image quality or consistency

Comfortable receiving and implementing creative feedback

Familiarity with tethered shooting workflows

Experience working in a fast-paced in-house brand or retail studio

Basic knowledge of studio equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Experience with high-volume product photography and batch editing workflows

Must have your own professional camera equipment, including camera body, appropriate lenses, SD/memory cards, batteries, chargers, and other standard photography essentials required for a shoot

Must be experienced and comfortable working with a tethered photography setup, including connecting to and shooting directly into Capture One or a similar tethering workflow

Comfortable troubleshooting basic camera, tethering, lighting, and studio equipment issues independently

Must be comfortable working with water during shoots, including tossing or pouring water on products, creating splashes and puddles, and simulating rain or wet conditions as needed for product photography.

Comfortable working in a studio environment where photography equipment may be used in proximity to controlled water and rain setups, while following appropriate equipment and studio safety practices

📌 Ecomm/ Product Photographer & Editor - Contract/ Freelance (Winnipeg)
🏢 Vessi Footwear
📍 Winnipeg