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.