POSITION SUMMARY

Photographer Level 2 is responsible for capturing digital content according to the client style guide, working with a stylist, merchandise coordinators, other photographers, and team members as assigned. They will independently direct photo sets to including set management and workflow with Stylist, Hair/Makeup, and Models. Photographer 2 will follow established guidelines for studio and client projects, ensuring that the correct number of images are created according to client SOP. Also, they are responsible for ensuring all images are uploaded and archived as required.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS other duties as assigned

• Independently directs photography and/or explains video sets working with Mannequin, Tabletop, Model, any of which could be on location.
• Ability to manage communications with clients on photo set.
• Assists Photographer Level 3 as well as other teams in Studio Maintenance.
• Completes and achieves images per the style guide and job worksheet, validating finished work quality control.
• Meets and sets daily expectations in naming images, adding metadata, shot counts, and completing quality control.
• Required to create process documentation, including lighting diagrams, go-bys, shooting examples, and set images.

POSITION DUTIES

• Collaborates with the Project Manager(s) to ensure daily shoots are successful from planning through completion.
• Provides accurate time assessment for scheduling and client estimates.
• Actively participates in Pre-Production and Retrospective (post-mortem) meetings and image review process.
• Completes all action items assigned per the agreed standards or production requests to achieve studio success in a timely manner.
• Processes images according to job specifications, transfers to the next workflow stage.
• Follows job specifications in documenting proper file names/changes, complete notes on job spreadsheets, and report daily status on workload to studio manager and project manager.
• Creates, communicates, and documents visual references (lighting diagrams, shooting examples, go-bys) to ensure upload to client standard, as needed.
• Mentor and train team members to specific studio/client standards.
• Maintains an organized workplace, to studio standards, both on the digital workspace (Backing up files, monthly monitor calibration, etc.) and the physical shoot environment.
• Establishes the flow on set with stylists and models as well as style projects as necessary.
• Ensures all documentation is completed promptly. This will include expense reports, reimbursement forms, and time tracking/time-off requests, et. al.
• Follow all studio standards for shooting guidelines, including shooting templates, go-bys, and overlays.
• Builds photosets as needed, maintaining consistency across studios, and completes tear down, including the return and storage of equipment.
• Facilitates studio repair needs with the studio manager.
• Travel requirements may be up to 10% of the time. The ability to travel outside of your country of residence is necessary.

ABILITIES

• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets, and when to escalate for assistance and awareness.
• Ability to work both independently and within a changing team.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules.
• Respectful and courteous when interacting with others, a calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict. You will always professionally present the studio and yourself. The expectation is to balance listening and talking, writing clearly, and accurately any decisions.
• Must have proficient necessary math skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Comfort and experience in assisting as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in e-commerce photography.
• A portfolio of work that demonstrates commercial/e-commerce photography is required.
• Experience using MAC operating systems is required.
• Experience using digital communication tools such as Microsoft Teams or WebEx or Slack chat tools desired.
• Experience in utilizing production workflow management tools desired, e.g., Shotflow.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Premiere.
• Experience with Capture One, Canon, PhaseOne, and Profoto lighting required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet, and manage file conversions among CSV and text-based files to Excel.
• Must have an excellent ability to problem solve and creatively respond to set need.
• Knowledge and comfort with utilizing other types of lighting and camera equipment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand and work on a cement studio floor for up to a full workday (8 hours).
• Repetitive use of hands and fingers ((i.e., table sets, prepping, steaming, pinning, data entry).
• Must be able to see and hear to gather and input information; respond to face-to-face and telephone inquiries.
• Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing a maximum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to drive and have a valid driver's license with the resources to report to shoot locations outside of the studio.
• Able to work in low light conditions, with lamps versus overhead lighting.
• Ability to walk throughout a warehouse floor following our internal safety guidelines.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to walk throughout a warehouse floor following our internal safety guidelines.
• Able to work in low light conditions with lamps versus overhead lighting
• Able to work in an environment with frequent light flashes.

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the job's duties and responsibilities described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the job's general nature and may be changed as deemed necessary by the company.

Culture/ EEO Statement

Straub Collaborative embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together, as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate.

Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.