Photographer
Reformation
Who We Are:
Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.
Since 2009, we've been on a mission to bring sustainable fashion to everyone. Named one of Fast Company’s Brands That Matter and winning a Best Carbon Footprint award, we have big goals like being Climate Positive by 2025, Circular by 2030, and pushing the whole industry forward along the way. Our work has gotten love in Drapers and Sourcing Journal, and TIME wrote about how great our CEO, Hali Borenstein, is. Basically, we're saving the Earth and looking damn good doing it.
We're a global brand with 50+ stores (and counting) around the world, and our own sustainable factory in LA. We innovate across categories like accessories, swimwear, and sleepwear, and we reach millions of people with campaigns like this, this and this.
None of this work is possible without the incredible people behind it. We're a mission-based company that invests in an inclusive culture, so we can innovate together and ensure everyone has the space to grow, thrive, and belong.
And starting right now, we want to do all that with you.
Work Location/ Schedule: Hybrid from HQ in Vernon, Los Angeles
The Role: Photographer
Reformation is looking for a full time Photographer to support the photo identity of our e-commerce and editorial shoots. They will be a key contributor to our Creative team and will report into the Associate Director of Photography. This role involves creating and capturing innovative ways to showcase our collections. This is the perfect position for someone who admires our social ethos and has a great sense of creativity and knowledge of fashion photography. This person will be instrumental in driving the look and feel of not only Reformation's digital presence, but also our overall brand image to customer's all around the world.
What You’ll Do:
- Photograph and support weekly ecomm and editorial functions for the Reformation website
- Adhere and maintain a high level of consistency for all photo content
- Compose shots thoughtfully and treat them as a project, rather than a function
- Work cross-functionally with art directors, stylists, glam, and social media teams to support brand efforts across all media channels
- Stay current with the latest market trends, tools and techniques
- Manage and maintain all equipment of the studio space (rental and in-house)
- Responsible for quality control of all assets when being passed to our in-house retouching team
What You’ll Need:
- Minimum 5+ years photography experience for an e-commerce studio environment
- A degree in Photography or appropriate work experience through portfolio or relevant work
- Proficient use of Nikon and Fuji Film systems, CaptureOne, MacOS and Adobe Creative Suite
- Knowledge of strobe (Profoto) and continuous (ARRI, Aputure systems) lighting, shaping tools, and modifiers
- Experience in post-production and color grading
- Ability to think quickly and critically while working on set
- Schedule testing opportunities to build upon technical skills
- Physical capabilities to lift studio equipment and support team in set build-outs
- Los Angeles-based or willing to relocate
Compensation:
At Reformation, we believe in transparency and equity when it comes to compensation. For this role, the anticipated base salary range is $125,000 - $145,000 + 10% eligibility, depending on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, skills, qualifications, and internal compensation equity.
This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a range of factors, including company performance, department goals, and individual contributions. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and are determined at the company’s discretion.
Please note that compensation decisions are made thoughtfully and may vary from the listed range to reflect individual circumstances and evolving business needs. Our total rewards package also includes benefits, perks, and opportunities for growth that contribute to overall compensation.
Benefits & Perks:
- Eligible employees get employer-sponsored private medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter benefits to help support your travel to and from work.
- We offer competitive paid time off policies including vacation, sick leave, and company holidays for eligible employees.
- We offer retirement planning support for eligible employees, including the option to invest in Environmental Social Governance-aligned (fancy way to say sustainable) funds.
- We’re a mission-based company with offices in LA, NYC and London, as well as a global retail team, which means you’ll get to collaborate with people all around the world.
- You’ll get access to fertility care support through Carrot, and up to a $5,000 USD reimbursement for related fertility expenses after 1 year of employment.
- We care about the causes our employees care about so we donate to community efforts on a yearly basis.
- We offer a clothing discount, culture events (like our annual Ref Values week and Volunteer Time Off), you know, all the meaningful and fun stuff!
Reformation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the world we want to live in. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status—in accordance with applicable international, federal, state, and local laws.
If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re here to ensure you have what you need to show up as your best self.
Still don’t know if you should apply? We get it—studies show that many women and individuals from historically underrepresented communities hold back from applying unless they meet every single requirement. At Reformation, we’re all about growth, not gatekeeping. If you’re passionate about the role and excited about making fashion more sustainable, we’d love to hear from you. If this role doesn’t totally excite you, consider applying to our general application.
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