**Photographer**

at Design Within Reach Stamford, CT Miller Knoll Retail is looking for a Product Photographer to join our Marketing and Creative Operations team at our in-house studio in Stamford, CT. This role will report directly to the Director of Marketing and Creative Operations with a main focus on silo photography of furniture and accessories across our family of brands. In partnership with an art director, content producers and prop manager the role will

meet daily productivity levels producing both photography and videography of all categories of merchandise to the highest quality standards. The studio is a well-equipped, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on deadlines.

**Responsibilities**

Shoot silo photography of various product daily, meeting or exceeding daily productivity levels

Shoot product detail videos when requested

Ensure all imagery meets high quality and print and digital standards

Ensure lighting and camera equipment is set to MillerKnoll standards

Execute QC (quality control) of all work before uploading to Asset Manager including naming, cropping, and color processing

Ensuring workflows and processes are properly followed

Pilot new processes and initiatives and provide feedback to ensure successful implementation

Time management on set and oversight of crew including Digital Techs and Stylists, when applicable

Support Manager and Lead with maintenance and organization of studio space and equipment

Partner with manager to find efficiencies and improvements in workflows and processes

Support training of junior staff

Scheduling testing opportunities to build upon technical skills

**Skills & Abilities:**

2 - 5 years as a product photographer

Degree or diploma in photography or related field

Knowledge of photographic techniques such as lighting and composition

Ability to work efficiently within deadlines, stay organized and increase productivity

Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds of equipment

Website or portfolio of still life photography with emphasis on product

Skilled with Adobe CC programs, with emphasis on Adobe Photoshop

Well versed in Mac OS and Microsoft Office

Strong ability to demonstrate leadership skills

Self-driven and optimistic problem solver who is able to easily communicate creative ideas and collaborate in a team environment

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