Photographer, AI Imaging Specialist

Industrial Color

Photographer and AI imaging specialist creating beauty, product, and social-first imagery for Industrial Color, a creative production company. Combining studio photography, generative AI, retouching, and compositing across brand and digital channels.

Posted 8/6/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in photography, particularly in beauty and product imagery, with a strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom. Capable of integrating generative AI tools into creative workflows while maintaining brand consistency and high professional standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Exceptional Photography PortfolioStrong Beauty Photography SkillsProficiency in Adobe PhotoshopExperience with Generative AI Image ToolsExcellent Retouching and Compositing Skills

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Hard Skills

PhotographyLighting TechniquesImage RetouchingCompositingColor CorrectionImage ManipulationStudio PhotographyLocation ShootingVisual CompositionAI-Assisted Image Creation

Soft Skills

CollaborativeAdaptableCuriousExperimentalComfortable in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

Adobe LightroomAdobe PhotoshopGenerative AI ToolsProfessional Imaging Workflows

Industry Keywords

Brand PhotographySocial-First ImageryVisual CultureProduct ConsistencyCultural Relevance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Concept, light and shoot photography in studio and on location
Shoot beauty, on-body, product, tabletop, still life and lifestyle content
Create polished brand photography and agile, social-first imagery
Translate creative direction and cultural references into compelling imagery
Collaborate with Creative Directors, Art Directors, Designers, Producers and Marketing teams
Integrate original photography into generative AI workflows
Extend, adapt and reimagine existing photography using AI
Develop visual variations while maintaining product and brand consistency
Generate original imagery and creative concepts using AI tools
Combine photographed, generated and retouched elements into finished imagery
Experiment with AI-assisted image creation and help establish best practices
Retouch and finish imagery to a high professional standard
Handle color correction, compositing, cleanup and image manipulation
Maintain accuracy of products, packaging, color, texture and skin
Deliver finished assets across social, digital, e-commerce and broader brand channels

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exceptional photography portfolio with a strong contemporary visual sensibility
Professional experience shooting both people and products
Strong beauty photography skills, particularly lighting and photographing skin
Excellent studio lighting and technical photography skills
Experience shooting on location and working quickly in changing environments
Strong understanding of social-first image making and current visual culture
Excellent retouching and compositing skills
Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and professional imaging workflows
Hands-on experience with generative AI image tools and AI-assisted creative workflows
Ability to build upon existing photography using AI and generate imagery from an initial concept
Excellent eye for composition, color, texture, lighting and photographic realism
Ability to move between elevated brand imagery and spontaneous, culturally relevant content
Curious, experimental and genuinely interested in emerging photography and image creation
Collaborative, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced creative environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

$95,000 - $125,000 annually
Major medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
FSA
HSA
Employee discounts
Hybrid work arrangement with in-office and remote work
Evening or weekend work may occasionally be required during major projects