Photographer - Onsite​/Hybrid - West Bend, WI

Photographer - Onsite / Hybrid - West Bend, WI

Delta Defense is seeking a full-time Photographer & Photo Editor to help scale and elevate our visual storytelling across the entire organization. This role will be responsible for producing high-quality, brand-aligned photography that supports eCommerce, training, marketing campaigns, digital sales, partnerships, and internal communications
.

The ideal candidate is both a skilled photographer and strong post-production editor
, with experience managing shoots end-to-end—from concept and shot list development through final delivery. This role requires a balance of creative vision, technical execution, and production management, with experience photographing products, people, and real-world lifestyle scenarios
. Experience with firearms and shooting environments gives you an edge.

• Capture high-quality product, lifestyle, training, and brand photography across studio and on-location environments.
• Execute studio photography for eCommerce, product launches, and marketing assets.
• Lead on-location lifestyle shoots featuring instructors, members, partners, and talent.
• Ensure safe, compliant handling and depiction of firearms during all shoots.

• Partner with Creative Director, designers, and marketers to translate creative briefs into compelling visual concepts.
• Develop detailed shot lists, mood boards, and visual references aligned to brand guidelines.
• Provide on-set art direction to ensure consistency in lighting, composition, and brand tone.
• Maintain a consistent visual style across all channels and departments.

• Perform professional-level photo editing and retouching (color correction, compositing, cleanup, consistency).
• Prepare optimized assets for use across web, eCommerce, paid media, print, and social platforms.
• Maintain and evolve post-production workflows for efficiency and quality.

• Own photography production planning including scheduling, location coordination, talent and subject management, and equipment preparation.
• Manage asset organization, naming conventions, and archival systems.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to anticipate upcoming content needs and plan shoots proactively.

• Support multiple departments including eCommerce & Store, Training, Marketing & Brand, Digital Sales, and Partnerships & PR.
• Serve as a trusted creative partner, enabling faster turnaround and higher-quality deliverables.

• 5+ years of professional photography experience (in-house, agency, or equivalent)
• Strong portfolio demonstrating:
  • Product photography
  • Lifestyle photography
  • Studio lighting and setup
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Proven experience managing shoots from concept through final delivery
• Strong understanding of visual storytelling, composition, and lighting
• Experience working within established brand guidelines
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Experience photographing firearms, shooting sports, tactical gear, or outdoor products
• Familiarity with firearm safety protocols and handling best practices
• Experience working in regulated or compliance-sensitive industries
• Video or motion experience is a plus
• Experience collaborating with creative directors and art directors

• Creative thinker who solves on the fly
• Obsessed with detail and quality
• Communicates clearly and works well with others
• Owns the work and leads with confidence
• Ability to move quickly while protecting quality and brand

Because culture matters—and ours is legit.

• Fast-paced, mission-driven, and genuinely fun
• #25 on The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Top 100 America’s Most Loved Workplaces
• Newsweek Top 100 America’s Most Loved Workplaces (2023 & 2024)
• Inc. 5000 “Fastest Growing Private Companies” –
  14 years in a row

Most importantly, your work here actually matters
.

You’ll help Americans protect themselves, their families, and their freedoms—every single day.

Learn more & apply:

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