Bauer: Photographer

TEAMMATES WANTED

Working at Bauer is like playing on a hockey team. We empower each other to be our best. Everyone on the team has an important role to play. You might be leading others or collaborating with teammates on a big project. Whatever your title, you are part of something bigger than yourself.

Founded in 1927, Bauer Hockey developed the first skate. Since then, our passion for the game, drive for innovation, and commitment to the hockey community have made us the most trusted brand in hockey.

Purpose & Core Values:

Our purpose at Bauer is to enrich life experiences through sports. We have the responsibility to cultivate the future of our brands. We are always “we” and never “I”. We love what we do. We believe anything is possible and work to be our best. We strive to always redefine the standard of excellence in all that we do.

Want to join our team as a Photographer?

The Photographer is responsible for bringing Bauer Hockey’s visual voice to life through progressive, trend-forward photography. Skills should be well versed in lifestyle, studio, events/editorial, athlete in-action and product photography – all with a heavy emphasis on being made for social/digital/retail channels. The photographer will ensure all images are consistent with the Bauer Hockey style guide and that production and productivity targets are met. Great attention to detail and relevant knowledge of hockey, hockey culture/lifestyle, fashion and general sports photography is a must. This role works cross-functionally and requires a highly collaborative style with the ability to influence and motivate action.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

• Own end-to-end photography and execute all content shoots.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with creative, digital, product and channel teams.
• Deep understanding and interest around social content and the evolution of photography on social channels.
• Deliver assets optimized for social (IG, YT, paid), digital (bauer.com, ecomm, & paid ads), retail (in-store signage, etc).
• Ability to share set/space with multiple parties: video, native shooters, product managers, etc.
• Expert at in-action photography and working with athletes of all levels – beginner to pro.
• Perform image processing and transfer with re-touch capabilities.
• Maintain strict standards of quality control, staying up to date with art direction and adhering to guidleines/specs.
• Monitor all studio photography equipment and manage photography maintenance and tools.
• Assist on editorial and creative marketing shoots and ad hoc projects as required.
• Support and grow roster management of content sourcing photographers.
• Stay up-to-date on industry tools, techniques, and best practices in photography.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant field experience in sports industry with commercial, brand or in-house photography.
• Advanced knowledge of photography, lighting, Adobe Suite, color treatment and photo editing.
• Team player with great communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinker who problem solves and able to process high volumes of workflow.
• Ability to influence on-set decision making - i.e., pace setting, model positioning & model expression.
• Direct experience producing work for sport, lifestyle, performance, or culturally-driven consumer brands; familiarity with athlete-driven content and emerging tools (including AI) preferred.
• Operate out of Exeter, NH office (in-house studio location) and travel as needed and/or required by essential job functions.

Interested yet? Good. We are, too. We're pretty sure you’ll want to know this position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual incentive plan. We also offer one of the most generous benefits packages around including a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid parental leave, an employee discount program on apparel and gear, casual & hybrid work environment and a host of other perks we don't have room to mention here.

We are committed to employing a diverse workforce and are an equal opportunity employer.

We use AI-assisted tools during parts of our recruitment process to help ensure fairness and efficiency. All final hiring decisions are made by our human hiring team.