Product Photographer

Gibson, the iconic guitar brand that has shaped music history for generations, is seeking a talented Product Photographer to join our Nashville G-Ops team. This role creates high-end studio imagery that showcases Gibson’s guitars, accessories, apparel, and merchandise. Regular on-site attendance at our Nashville Studio is required.

Working in a structured, high-volume studio, you will produce consistent, accurate, and compelling imagery for e-commerce and marketing channels. The work ranges from detailed catalog images to product-led lifestyle scenes, using sets, props, composition, and styling to place each item in an aspirational context. The work remains centered on the merchandise rather than artist-focused shoots. Every image should contribute to a best-in-class customer experience.

Main Duties

• Photography Execution: Capture high-quality product and product-led lifestyle images, including guitars, accessories, apparel, merchandise, flat lays, and styled in-studio scenes.
• Enthusiasm and Team Collaboration: Embrace challenges with a positive, solutions-focused mindset while supporting team quality, efficiency, and exceptional results.
• Creative Alignment: Partner with the Marketing team to ensure product and lifestyle visuals reflect Gibson’s brand standards.
• Integration: Coordinate with G-OPS and Marketing teams to incorporate imagery into production and campaign workflows.
• Consistency: Ensure all images meet high-quality standards in lighting, composition, color, styling, and product accuracy.
• Workflow: Follow studio processes to meet deadlines and sustain productivity in image capture.
• Production Focus: Operate within a structured, production-focused photography setting where efficiency, consistency, and attention to detail are key to meet the high-volume demands.
• Innovation: Research and propose product and lifestyle photography techniques, set concepts, and trends that keep the studio at the forefront of the industry.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrate a commitment to improving skills and processes each day, continuously enhancing the quality and efficiency of work to meet evolving standards.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Competencies

• Practical expertise with cameras, lighting, grip, sets, surfaces, props, and tethered studio workflows.
• Strong eye for detail, color accuracy, image clarity, product sheen, composition, and styling.
• Comfortable capturing and making basic edits to simple product videos (i.e., e-com product spins).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and stay current with industry trends while seeking opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Outstanding time-management skills with the ability to prioritize.
• Willingness to learn and try new things.
• Familiarity with guitars is a plus, aiding in understanding product details that contribute to more accurate and compelling images.

Software Skills

• Required

• Capture One
• Adobe Photoshop

• Beneficial

• Monday.com
• Microsoft 365
• Adobe Premiere

• Adobe Premiere

Required Education and Experience

• BA or BFA in photography or equivalent degree or related work.
• 5+ years of experience in an e-commerce, product, or lifestyle photography studio.
• Photography Assisting experience is desired.

Essential Knowledge

• Firm understanding of Mac Computers, Canon Cameras, and Studio Lighting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work as part of a team but also time manage tasks independently.

Personal Qualities 

• Desire to Do Epic Shit!
• Passionate about working and winning in a team environment
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic approach to work.
• Results-oriented and driven, with a track record for delivering
• Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in timely manner
• Clear and logical thinker 
• Relish working in a company with a diverse, challenging, and fast-paced environment.

Travel Requirements

• This position is mostly office-based but may involve irregular travel.  
• Remote work is infrequently available for this role.

Physical Demands

• Typical studio environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.