Part-Time Merchandise Photoshoot Coordinator
Position Overview
The Charleston Battery is seeking a detail-oriented and creative Part-Time Merchandise Photoshoot Coordinator to plan and execute monthly product photoshoots for our retail and e-commerce channels. This role is responsible for organizing and styling merchandise shoots to ensure high-quality, on-brand imagery for use on our Shopify store and other digital platforms.
This is not a photography role—the coordinator will lead all planning, preparation, and styling of the shoot while collaborating with a photographer or internal team member capturing the images.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and execute a monthly merchandise photoshoot (typically 5–15 items per session)
- Develop a detailed shot list for each shoot, ensuring all products and angles are captured
- Source and organize props, backdrops, and any necessary styling elements
- Style all products to align with the Charleston Battery brand and visual identity
- Prepare merchandise (steaming, folding, arranging) to ensure it is shoot-ready
- Set up and break down shoot environment efficiently
- Collaborate with internal team and/or photographer to ensure shot list execution
- Maintain organization of merchandise and props before, during, and after shoots
- Ensure consistency in visual presentation across all product imagery
Qualifications
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Creative eye for product styling, composition, and visual storytelling
- Experience with retail, merchandising, or photoshoot coordination preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage timelines effectively
- Comfortable sourcing props and making creative decisions with minimal direction
- Interest in sports, apparel, or lifestyle brands is a plus
Schedule & Commitment
- Approximately 1 photoshoot per month
- Estimated 4–8 hours per shoot (including prep, execution, and breakdown)
- Flexible scheduling based on merchandise drops and team availability
- Requires being on-site for each shoot
Compensation
- Hourly or per-shoot rate (based on experience)
Ideal Candidate
Someone who takes ownership of the creative process, can bring merchandise to life visually, and ensures every product is presented in a clean, compelling, and on-brand way for our fans and customers.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
