Great work doesn’t magically appear. It’s the product of people coming together from all walks of life with different skillsets, backgrounds and personalities. It’s from people who create and collaborate while letting their personality shine. Great work doesn’t walk through the door Monday morning ready for the next challenge. Our people do. That’s why we’re always looking for people who are serious about their work and silly about everything else. We love hiring nut balls and interesting guys and gals that bring drive and digital experience. 
What makes Tulfa a GREAT fit for you? When you join Tulfa, you’ll join a fast-paced, dynamic team and play a key role in our company’s continued double-digit growth. We’re a people business. From talent acquisition and management to compensation, benefits, analytics, and operations, finding and keeping the right people is the core of our strategy for success. You’ll work alongside smart, creative, motivated colleagues and have unlimited opportunities to grow. If you love working with people and making the connection between great talent and company success, we want to connect with you. 

Are you looking for a fast-paced career with outstanding advancement potential at a global market leader? If so, think about Tulfa Inc. The world’s leading content production studio, Tulfa Inc delivers 360° rich and interactive product page content for our Fortune 500 clients to create best in class digital experiences for their consumers, every day.  

Come be a part of our incredible organization! 

Responsibilities and Duties: 

Our ideal director of photography should ensure team members are able to pull off standard neutral background shots, but also work against a shortlist and mood board to create contemporary lifestyle and stylish product photography. Our wide range of clients require the ability to conceptualize and execute mood, lifestyle, lay-down, ghost mannequin, studio model and on-location model shots, and any other type of photography that works towards presenting products in their best light. 

• Partner closely with creative team for styling and art direction 
• Work with e-commerce merchandise coordinators to establish and maintain an efficient workflow 
• Support the Account Manager and the Studio Manager in producing photography based upon the customer needs and expectations and doing so accurately the first time. 
• Creative sensibility with strong photographic and technical skills. Use proper lighting, style, and set up; follow specifications. Stop, ask, listen and learn before proceeding with photos. 

• Ensure the accuracy of the product / SKU before capture. 
• Communicate any suggestions or concerns to the Studio Manager immediately 
• Assist in creating and then working within established workflows 
• Inspects and notates cosmetic damage 
• Responsible for movement of product to support the “Photo Station” process 

• Responsible for securing, maintaining and operating all Photo Station equipment 
• Works with GM to provide feedback when requested for process improvement 
• Responsible for working with IT on any system issues our picture transfer issues • Performs other duties as assigned 

What You’ll Do 

Lead entire photography team to success 

Collaborate with clients and Creative Director 

Facilitate all photography projects 

Primarily capture 360° photographs of e-commerce products on-figure with the ability to shoot on mannequin and tabletop when needed 

Ensure accurate completion of shot lists, file naming, processing and organization of digital files 

Upload digital files to all correct channels on a daily basis 

Ensure daily workload is completed within SLA – Raise red flags when in jeopardy, working with Photography Manager to resolve 

Partner with managers, JR Photographer, Product Coordinator and Sample Manager to ensure production expectations are met 

Photograph using both natural and studio lighting (strobes, soft boxes, umbrellas), utilizing tethered shooting and high-end robotic photography equipment 

Able to find the right angle, shape, or detail to properly capture a product’s design and match Tulfa’s portfolio aesthetic. 

Shoot on model, on mannequin, lay flats, hanging home and hardware products photography 

Photograph home furnishings and hardware products along with other products for clients’ advertising, marketing, and e-commerce needs. 

Responsible for light product styling for alt and 360° views on product detail pages 

Retouch to GS1 standards including compositing, liquifying, and other photo manipulation techniques 

Clean and maintain Picture Station area to include equipment 

Review pictures and audits for picture quality 

Ensures that all required paperwork is attached to the to the product per the SOP 

Keeps process fluid to avoid productivity reduction or back-ups 

What You’ll Need 

Strong project leadership skills 

Advanced knowledge of digital capture applications such as Capture One, image editing applications such as Adobe Photoshop to handle basic digital image retouching and color correction, silos, color balancing, shadow creation, etc. 

Advanced computer literacy in Mac OS and Windows. 

Preferably five years’ photography experience that includes tabletop, mannequin, and various types of product.  

Past spin photography experience a plus. 

Able to shoot in a variety of environments while accepting direction and constructive feedback from customers and team members. Flexibility with work hours based on demand. 

Great communicator with excellent ability to form strong and ever-growing relationships with customer and team members. 

Organized and can manage multiple projects. 

Flexibility and willingness to take on new challenges. 

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications within a Mac or PC operating system. 

Flexibility in work schedule based on needs of customers. 

Keenness to ask questions, do research and understand the Product and target audience 

Expertise with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop along with working knowledge of Corel Draw 

Able to work under pressure with fast turnaround times 

Physical Demands:  

You will be both seated and standing while performing the duties of the position and will frequently use hands for typing and utilizing a mouse on the computer, moving product on and off set and various miscellaneous tasks.  The employee will walk, stand and bend regularly and must frequently talk and hear.  Weights up to 70 pounds are occasionally lifted. 
 
Tulfa – An Exciting Ride… 

Tulfa offers you with a wide range of opportunities to explore yourself even when you are outside work.  

We host lunches, outings, movie nights, gym memberships, and more. We also host weekly fun events to introduce the F-word (fun) at work.  

Our insatiable need for newness, uniqueness, and adventure drives us to keep exploring new ways to have fun. Get on board with us, and we promise an exciting ride.  

Discrimination is alien to Tulfa, and we are continually evolving to make ourselves more inclusive, and our accessible policies – virtual working, paid leaves, and flexible timings are just a few. 

Benefits & Perks: 

Work and fun… explore the best of both worlds at Tulfa – 

• From PTO to paid parental leave to movie and gaming sessions, we work hard and party harder! 
• Though we maintain a strict client-centric approach, we also believe that there is life at work and life outside work. 
• We make constant efforts to make our associates feel encouraged and supported, so there is a healthy work-life balance. 
• Flexible Spending Accounts. 
• Comprehensive health plans. 

• Our associates enjoy annual health check-ups, partially subsidized gym memberships, and health communications. 
• As a Tulfa employee, you are our biggest asset, and we do take care of your future with life insurance and company-sponsored 401(k) plan. 

What We Offer 

• A seat to the table to help drive peak performance in a growing, people business. 
• Outstanding compensation. We offer best in the industry salaries and generous benefits; including a robust time off allowance and great “perks”. 

• Exposure to industry-leading training and development. 
• A collaborative, positive culture. You’ll work with people who are as enthusiastic, smart and driven as you are. You’ll be managed by the best too. 
• Encouragement to be innovative and challenge the status quo. 
• We offer the excitement of a fast-paced entrepreneurial workplace and the professional growth opportunities of an established global organization along with limitless growth and learning opportunities 
• You’ll work with smart people, receive continual investment in your talent and learn about the latest in all things digital. 

• Performance-based recognition and rewards.