About Yami

Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the “Inc. 500 List,” we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

Benefits & Compensation

· 401(k) matching

· Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental

· Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays

· On-site gym and game rooms

· Employee discount

· Coffee and snacks

· 50K-71K

Job Summary

The Photographer/Videographer brings the Yami brand to life across photo, video, and digital media. This hands-on role partners closely with the Creative, Marketing, and Retail teams to produce polished, on-brand visual assets for current and new products — from concept and shoot through edit and delivery. The ideal candidate combines strong technical photo/video skills with an efficient, modern workflow, including the use of AI tools to speed up editing, retouching, and content production without compromising quality or brand consistency.

Job Responsibilities

· Photograph and film new and existing products for use across web, app, social, and retail channels

· Partner with the Creative team to concept, plan, and produce high-quality, on-brand photo and video content consistently and on schedule

· Shoot and edit photo and video assets that tell the Yami brand story, including lifestyle, still life, and product-focused content

· Use AI-powered tools (e.g., for editing, retouching, background removal, upscaling, and rough-cut video assembly) to accelerate production timelines and increase output without sacrificing quality

· Stay current on AI advancements in photo/video production and proactively recommend tools or workflows that improve speed, consistency, or creative quality

· Coordinate with Marketing and Retail teams on cross-functional projects, ensuring assets meet campaign and platform requirements

· Organize, manage, and maintain the photo and video asset library for easy access and reuse across teams

· Update the website and other digital platforms with new photo and video content as needed

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree with relevant field experience, or 2+ years of comparable professional experience

· Hands-on experience with both photography and videography, including shooting and editing

· Comfortable incorporating AI tools into a creative workflow (e.g., generative editing, automated retouching, AI-assisted video editing)

· This position is on-site Monday through Friday (Brea office, occasional in Eastvale office)

· Bilingual in Chinese and English

Preferred Qualifications & Requirements

· Bilingual in Chinese and English

Extensive knowledge of all aspects of video production, from pre-production through final delivery

· Professional photography and videography portfolio

· Proficiency with the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Lightroom, After Effects)

· Working knowledge of AI-powered creative tools (e.g., Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Runway, Topaz Labs) and how to apply them responsibly within brand guidelines

· Proficiency with camera equipment ecosystems (camera bodies, lenses, lighting, and grip equipment)

· Knowledge of the latest trends in mobile and digital video, including short-form and social-first content formats

· Strong attention to detail and a keen eye for product and still life photography

· Familiarity with e-commerce or retail product photography best practices