Brand Photographer at Pacaso

About Pacaso:
Pacaso exists to enrich lives by making second home ownership possible and enjoyable for more people. Our innovative co-ownership model is the easiest, smartest and most responsible way for people to experience the joy of a second home. We provide all the benefits of true ownership without the hassles through our simplified financial structure, easy and equitable scheduling, and dedicated local property management.Founded by former Zillow executives, Pacaso has facilitated over $1 billion in gross real estate transactions and service fees across more than 40 markets nationwide, as well as internationally in Paris, London, and Cabo.

We have been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, CNBC and more.Pacaso is a certified Great Place to Work and has received numerous accolades for its workplace culture. Fortune and Great Place To Work named Pacaso to the 2024 Best Workplaces in Real Estate list. In 2023, Pacaso was recognized as a Best Workplace in the Bay Area™, and in 2022, it ranked among the Best Medium Workplaces™, Best Workplaces for Real Estate™, and Best Workplaces for Millennials™. Additionally, Pacaso was ranked #6 on Glassdoor's 2022 list of Best Places to Work and was one of LinkedIn's top startups in 2022.

About the Role

We are looking for a Brand Photographer to join our marketing team and own the photography direction of Pacaso’s global home portfolio. This person will travel the world photographing Pacaso homes in a cohesive, elevated style that blends real estate precision with editorial storytelling — capturing the luxury and lifestyle of second-home ownership.

In addition to traditional architectural photography, this role includes aerial drone photography and social media videography to showcase the full beauty and context of each home and its surroundings.

Pacaso covers all travel expenses related to shoots, including flights, lodging, and transportation, and provides a daily stipend while you’re on the road. Pacaso will also provide professional photography and drone equipment.

The ideal candidate has a refined eye for composition and design, strong technical expertise in photography, video, and editing, and the ability to collaborate across teams while maintaining Pacaso’s cohesive, luxurious visual identity.

What You Will Do

Lead Pacaso’s photography direction across our global home portfolio, ensuring a cohesive visual identity across all assets.
Travel domestically and internationally to photograph Pacaso homes, producing both real estate–style listing photography and editorial lifestyle imagery.
Style scenes with light props and décor to reflect Pacaso’s brand tone and luxury aesthetic.
Capture high-quality vertical video content for social, digital, and marketing channels.
Capture aerial drone photography and videography to highlight each home’s setting and design.
Edit, color correct, and retouch imagery to align with Pacaso’s brand style guide, ensuring a consistent, luxurious look across all platforms.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing and operations to align on shot lists, storyboards, and brand priorities.
Continuously evolve and refine Pacaso’s photography standards and visual guidelines to ensure brand consistency and excellence.
Manage photography timelines, travel logistics, and deliverables for all shoots.

About You

5 years of professional photography experience, preferably in real estate, travel, or luxury lifestyle.
Strong portfolio demonstrating architectural, editorial, and aerial photography.
Experience working within brand style guidelines.
Proven proficiency with photo editing software (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop) and video capture/editing tools.
Exceptional eye for composition, color, and lighting.
Strong organizational and asset management skills.
Ability to travel frequently, with an active passport (domestic and international).
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Compensation

$80–$100K with equity package

You’ll love working at Pacaso because of our ...

Competitive salary and stock options.
Unlimited, flexible PTO for exempt employees.
Excellent medical, dental and vision insurance.
Sponsored memberships to One Medical, Ginger and Carrot.
401(k) to help you save for the future.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Generous home office stipend and monthly cell phone reimbursement.
Quarterly remote team building events and L&D opportunities.

Pacaso encourages applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.