Job Description

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make "good things, for life." As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we're powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there's always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together , we always look for a better way , and we create possibilities .

Interested in joining us on our journey?

Location: Louisville, KY - Appliance Park (On-site)

Park Studios is a team of creatives working closely with brands to deliver breakthrough ideas. We leverage our unique position inside GE Appliances to drive creativity and agility with our brand partners. Together, we're eliminating barriers and empowering ideas for our house of brands: Monogram, Café, Profile, GE Appliances, Haier and Hotpoint. We craft compelling and unique content through creativity, collaboration, and cultural understanding to drive brand growth, engage our audience, and contribute to the company's overall success. We're a generous department who help each other, learn from each other, and respect each other.

The Photography Specialist works in Park Studios, a highly collaborative and fast-paced environment where efficiency and excellent work are top priorities. The Photography Specialist will work with our Art Director & Videographer to help plan, set-up, and complete photo sessions. This role is responsible for taking clear, dynamic photos according to the Creative Manager's specifications. Their duties include setting up backdrops, lighting, and equipment to prepare for a photo shoot, directing models, shooting, editing and delivery of final assets.

Position

Photography Specialist - Park Studios

Location

USA, Louisville, KY

How You'll Create Possibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Photography Production (Pre-Production + On-Set Execution) (35%)

• Plan and execute studio and/or on-location photography, including shot list development, lighting design, equipment setup, composition, and image capture.

• Produce product and brand imagery that meets creative direction and technical requirements across multiple categories and use cases.

• Adjust shoot execution and creative approach in response to changing priorities, project scope, or stakeholder feedback.

Post-Production / Editing & Retouching (30%)

• Edit and retouch photography assets using color correction, cleanup, compositing, and enhancement techniques to meet brand standards and quality expectations.

• Deliver final, production-ready images in required formats with consistent visual treatment across sets and campaigns.

• Prepare and package assets for handoff by applying file naming conventions, version control, and organized exports.

Creative & Quality Leadership (15%)

• Maintain and enforce studio photography standards for lighting, image quality, and visual consistency across all outputs.

• Evaluate and elevate creative and technical quality by implementing continuous improvement initiatives and new studio best practices.

• Integrate emerging product trends and photography/AI tools to improve product presentation, creative outcomes, and workflow efficiency.

Project Management + Collaboration & Stakeholder Coordination (15%)

• Manage multiple projects concurrently by prioritizing work, maintaining schedules, and ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to align on creative direction, requirements, approvals, and delivery expectations.

• Coordinate internal and external production resources (models, stylists, hair/makeup artists, agencies.

Studio Operations (5%)

• Maintain studio equipment and lighting tools through organization, upkeep, and readiness for scheduled production.

• Track and update equipment inventory and studio resources to support efficient production workflows.

• Archive and manage image files and final deliverables using standardized storage and retrieval practices.

What You'll Bring to Our Team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Media Production, Videography, Art, Communications, or related field.

• 3 years of professional photography and/or relevant work experience.

• Proven ability to produce seamless studio product images and product-focused lifestyle imagery.

• Ability to translate creative direction into clear, high-quality photo execution.

• Understanding of color, texture, and light, and how these elements work together with ability to use Animation software (3D Max, Autodesk Maya)

• Experience with Canon hardware, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign and Ai/CGI capability a plus

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced studio lighting and experience photographing challenging materials that are reflective, metallic, transparent, etc.

• Strong retouching and compositing skills (masking, cleanup, color matching).

• Experience working in a high-volume fast-paced studio environment with strong prioritization and deadline management.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed on-site in a production studio and requires regular setup and handling of photography equipment and lighting fixtures, including the ability to lift and move up to 25 lbs as needed.

Our Culture

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply, please send an e-mail to ask.recruiting@geappliances.com

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