Job Description

Position Title:

Freelance Photographer

Reports To:

Sr. Photographer

Assignment Clarification:

This position/assignment is a temporary (HR to confirm specific range of dates.) You will be considered an employee of System One, our 3 rd party partner of our contractor population, and/or of your specific freelance agency.

Freelance Photographer:

American Eagle Outfitters is looking for a dynamic fashion photographer with an extensive portfolio to work in our e-commerce photo studio.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven understanding of the fashion industry and the ability to raise the creative bar through commercially relevant imagery. The ability to work within and across large, interdependent teams is a must, so the right person will have an understanding of the balance needed between creativity, communication, and collaboration.

Responsibilities of this role include: Take direction from studio creative leads and collaborate on daily shoots with team members to follow style guides and produce consistent on figure product shots for AEO e-commerce Continually achieve productivity and seasonal deadlines while maintaining established brand standards Shoot supplemental assets as needed for email, stores and web set Qualifications:

Online portfolio that demonstrates expertise and judgment in the applied techniques of on-figure fashion photography (composition, lighting, capture, and processing), as well as pre-production and post-production steps Minimum of 5 years experience in commercial studio photography Knowledge of common digital capture platforms (Canon/Nikon DSLRs, medium format systems); various lighting environments (strobe, continuous light); and best practices/conventions for grip and set safety Knowledge of Broncolor, Profoto, and Arri lighting Fluency in Capture One and Photoshop Working knowledge of Mac OSX and PC computing platforms Pay/Benefits Information:

Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click here AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion

About Us

American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) is a portfolio of unique, loved and enduring brands with merchandise assortments that consist of high-quality, on-trend apparel, intimates, activewear, accessories, and personal care products.

AEO operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to approximately 80 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 300 international locations operated by licensees in approximately 30 countries.

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.

Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume.