Videographer / Photographer - Mississauga - American Tall

Description

Overview

American Tall is a thriving e-commerce brand, dedicated to producing world-class quality clothing for tall men and women up to 7'1. Founded by a father and son duo in 2015, the business has grown to a leading brand in the tall community through leadership values of respect, passion, support, and empowerment. We believe the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special opportunity to join an innovative business with tremendous upside, and a work culture built on respect, inclusiveness, and continued learning.

The Role: We are looking for a hands-on Photographer/Videographer to bring our new brand project to life through high-quality photography, video, and behind-the-scenes content. Working closely with the Design Director and Founders, you will turn creative vision into compelling visuals that support product launches, social storytelling, and brand growth. You will own in-house content capture and post-production, helping shape a strong, consistent visual identity while authentically documenting the journey of a modern Big & Tall brand rooted in confidence, masculinity, and leadership.

Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications for the role as published. All content is provided as-is and is subject to change.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality photography and video content for product launches, campaigns, lifestyle shoots, and social media.
• Execute cinematic video shoots, including behind-the-scenes and documentary-style footage that supports brand storytelling.
• Operate professional camera systems, lighting setups (studio and natural), and audio equipment to ensure broadcast-quality output.
• Edit and color-grade photography and video content to align with the brand's visual identity and emotional tone.
• Prepare and deliver assets in multiple formats and aspect ratios optimized for various platforms (web, social, paid media).
• Collaborate closely with the Design Director and Founders to execute creative briefs and visual direction.
• Support ongoing content needs by adapting high-production visuals into social-first formats (Reels, TikTok, Shorts, carousels).
• Manage and organize a structured archive of photo and video assets for internal and cross-functional use.
• Participate in creative planning sessions to translate brand concepts into compelling visual executions.
• Ensure subjects—particularly Big & Tall individuals—are captured in a way that communicates confidence, strength, and leadership.
• Maintain consistency, quality, and efficiency across all visual outputs while meeting tight timelines.
• Contribute to an agile, in-house content workflow that reduces dependency on external vendors and improves speed to market.

Experience, Education & Designations

• Post-secondary education in Photography, Film, Media Production, Communications, or a related field is an asset.
• Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio are considered in place of formal education.
• 3–7 years of professional experience in photography and videography.
• Proven experience producing high-quality visual content for brands, campaigns, or editorial environments.
• Experience working with real people (not only models), preferably in lifestyle, fashion, sports, or documentary-style settings.
• Experience delivering content across multiple platforms, including social media.

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• Proficiency with professional camera systems (Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of studio and natural lighting setups, grip equipment, and exposure control.
• Advanced photo editing and color correction skills (Lightroom, Photoshop).
• Video editing and color grading proficiency (Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve).
• Ability to capture clean audio for interviews and behind-the-scenes content.
• Strong understanding of file management, asset organization, and export specifications for various platforms.
• Ability to adapt high-production content into social-first formats (Reels, TikTok, Shorts).
• Strong collaboration skills and ability to take creative direction from leadership.
• High attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship.
• Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment.
• Clear communication and openness to feedback.
• Professionalism, reliability, and accountability.
• Sensitivity and confidence in working with diverse body types, ensuring subjects are captured with respect, strength, and empowerment.

Compensation and Benefits

At American Tall, we take pride in taking care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development.

Our Compensation Philosophy

We are a meritocracy and believe in rewarding impact, accountability, and strong performance. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with the scope and responsibilities of each role, while supporting the attraction and retention of high-performers.

The typical hiring range for this position is $55,000 - $75,000 annually. Final compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and demonstrated capabilities, as well as internal equity and total rewards considerations.

Why Join Us?

At American Tall, we take care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you\'ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development.

• Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals curated by our personal chef, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Meals are $2 a day and all proceeds go to charity. Vegan and gluten free options are available.
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an annual bonus, reflecting your contributions to our success.
• RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program, helping you build your retirement savings.
• Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single employees and families, ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.
• Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further develop your skills.
• Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation package, complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time off you deserve.
• Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot All new hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their best side.
• Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.
• Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect with your colleagues.
• Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.
• Referral Program: Help us grow our team Receive rewards through our referral program when you bring in great talent.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.

Accommodations and Accessibility: American Tall provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions, or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at

Inclusion: At American Tall, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of providing excellent quality and care in our products. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.