Lead Photographer

The Ideal Candidate (What You Need to Succeed):

• Undergraduate Degree in Photography, or equivalent handson experience.
• 5+ years of professional photography experience with a strong portfolio showcasing both lifestyle and studio work.
• Proven experience shooting in both studio and onlocation settings travel for location shoots may be required 3–4 days per week based on production needs.
• Proficient in Capture One and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Lightroom and Photoshop).
• Experienced with tethered shooting workflows and software.
• Proficient in Photoshop and able to perform moderatelevel retouching.
• Familiarity with professional photography lighting, grip equipment, and safe handling protocols.
• Skilled in using various camera systems, including Canon, Nikon, and Sony.
• Solid understanding of digital asset management systems and best practices for organizing, tagging, and delivering visual content.
• Comfortable working in Mac OS environments.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fastpaced, creative environment.
• Comfortable directing talent, collaborating with crossfunctional teams, and delivering highquality work under tight deadlines.
• Passion for visual storytelling, with a curious eye for new trends and a drive to constantly evolve your craft.
• Experience in the outdoor or lifestyle industry is a plus.
• Ability to lift and transport up to 35 lbs.
• Bonus: Familiarity with video production and a willingness to grow into hybrid (photo + video) capabilities over time.

• Job Benefits (The Perks):

  We deeply care about our employees and are proud of our commitment and investment in our team. We prioritize wages and benefits and always keep the employee experience in mind as we work to create a quality worklife balance for everyone.

  Here is a snapshot of the benefits we provide:

  Core Benefits:

  • Medical, dental and vision benefits with HSA, FSA, and DCSA options.
  • Company paid basic life insurance with the option to purchase additional coverage.
  • Voluntary shortterm and longterm disability coverage.
  • Voluntary accident and critical illness insurance.
  • Company paid employee assistance program.

  • Wellness Benefits:

    • Company paid mental health benefits.
    • Company paid volunteer time.
    • 401(k) plan with employer match.
    • Unlimited responsible PTO.
    • In The Wild Days: Two companywide days off to recharge, reconnect, and embrace what inspires you.

    • Uniquely Us:

      • Enjoy deep product discounts with 60% off Cotopaxi gear—perfect for living out your next adventure in style.
      • Gear up for the outdoors with exclusive discounts from partner outdoor and lifestyle brands.
      • Grow personally and professionally through thoughtfully curated learning and development opportunities.
      • Stay connected and celebrate often with regular inperson and virtual events that bring our team together, no matter where you work.
      • Be part of a vibrant, valuesdriven culture that champions people, innovation, and adventure in everything we do.

      • As a missiondriven brand, Cotopaxi is not only hyper aware of but also deeply invested in putting people first and paving the way as a humanitarian brand. We welcome, embrace and celebrate all people regardless of gender, age, race, disability, nationality, ethnicity, faith, or sexual orientation. We believe in Doing Good, and how we’re involved with that has no limits.

        No matter what experience you have within the outdoor industry we encourage you to apply. At Cotopaxi we believe that experience comes from a variety of places. We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, are passionate about doing good, and believe that collaboration and radical candor are necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to Cotopaxi in our mission to Do Good. We can’t wait for you to share with us your personal story!

        Cotopaxi participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.