Ecommerce Photographer & Post-Production Coordinator (Helmut Lang & Theory)

About Us

At Theory, we design clothes for people who move through the world with purpose. Founded in New York in 1997, Theory was built on the belief that exceptional fit, fabric, and style can change the way we dress and live. Today, our effortless, timeless, and versatile designs are brought to life through exceptional materials and striking fits, inspiring everyday confidence so our customers can make their mark.

Rooted in the energy and refinement of New York City, Theory creates a modern wardrobe that balances function, sophistication, and ease. From our atelier in the Meatpacking District, we prioritize thoughtful design, innovation, and craftsmanship—partnering with world-renowned mills to develop signature materials and products that support real life.

As part of Fast Retailing, Theory continues to grow with a global mindset and a shared commitment to creativity, collaboration, community, and conscious design. Together, we harness the power of clothes to change the world, creating products and experiences that help people feel confident, connected, and ready for what comes next.

The Role:

The Ecommerce Photographer & Post-Production Coordinator is responsible for leading the execution of e-commerce photography while overseeing the end-to-end post-production workflow. This role ensures all product imagery is produced efficiently, meets brand standards, and is delivered on schedule across e-commerce and marketing channels.

Working closely with Creative, Merchandising, Styling, Marketing, and external retouching partners, this individual manages studio photography, retouching markups, project timelines, and final asset approvals to support seasonal launches and business objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Execute e-commerce photography for on-figure, still life, and product imagery, ensuring consistency across all categories.

• Partner with Creative, Styling, and Merchandising teams to prepare shot lists, organize daily priorities, and execute seasonal photography needs.

• Review final imagery for output accuracy, retouching quality, consistency, and technical specifications prior to release.

• Manage digital techs on set to ensure photo guidelines are implemented and followed.

• Manage and make image selects and creates detailed retouching markups, ensuring edits align with brand standards and creative direction.

• Own file management and uploading selects to photoshoot dam.

• Maintain digital asset organization, file naming conventions, archive management, and version control across photography assets.

• Collaborate with Creative, Marketing, and E-commerce teams to prioritize deliverables and support seasonal campaigns and product launches.

• Recommend and implement workflow improvements to increase studio efficiency, production quality, and delivery speed.

• Assist in maintaining studio standards, equipment, production documentation, and best practices.

• Track production status across multiple projects, proactively identifying risks, and communicating timeline updates to cross-functional teams.

• Serve as a point of contact for post-production, communicating clear feedback to internal and external retouching partners.

Skills and Experience:

• Advanced proficiency in Capture One, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Adobe Creative Suite.

• 3–5+ years of professional photography experience in fashion, retail, or e-commerce.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating product, still life, and on-figure photography

• Experience managing post-production workflows, image selects, retouching markups, and quality control.

• Videographer experience is a plus.

• Strong understanding of digital imaging, color management, and photography production workflows.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain production schedules.

• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across Creative, Marketing, Merchandising, and external vendors.

• Experience working in high-volume e-commerce production environments preferred.

• Familiarity with digital asset management (DAM) systems and project management tools is a plus.

Salary: $85,000-97,000 per year*

*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Theory LLC does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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