Reporting to: SVP, e-Commerce

Division: Photo Studio

Town & Country Living is a global leader in home décor, textiles, and design. Our expanded family includes Home Dynamix and Amalgamated Textiles, providing more than 60 years of combined experience in the home décor industry. The combination of all three companies together brings unmatched expertise and excellence in sales, design, development, sourcing, supply chain efficiencies, customer service, and e-commerce fulfillment. With our company’s diverse multi-product assortment across all home categories, we can provide excellent offerings and service to our retail partners while responding quickly to the ever-changing needs of the marketplace.

The role of Photographer/Videographer is a manager-level position with great opportunity for growth. This position is responsible for being a creative leader and technical executor in a high-volume, in-house studio. The Photographer/Videographer will bring to the studio strong creative and technical guidance in studio lighting for both video and still photography, as well as capturing technique and consistency. The ability to mentor and lead junior staff, work collaboratively with peer sets and set a productive and positive tone on set are essential qualities. Under the leadership of the SVP of Ecommerce direction, the Photographer/Videographer will be integral in evolving the studio process and workflow, along with appropriate deliverables.

The mission of the role is to support the Photography Studio by creating captivating images and video that elevate our brand identity. Pushing others to learn and grow, adding to the studio’s collective skill set, and increasing the quality and quantity of output are vital in this position.

This position will serve as a collaborator in maintaining the function and success of the Data Asset Management system (DAM) and will be responsible for honing process as it pertains to the use and improvement of the DAM.

The Photographer/Videographer will work closely with the rest of the team to ensure studio processes are streamlined and functional for the entire studio staff and external stakeholders as well. This role requires collaboration and creativity to fuel the growth of our product and brand portfolios. The Photographer/Videographer will lend insight and direction to best engage and capture the consumer’s attention in a variety of mediums, including but not limited to, ecommerce photography and video, social media content, signage, sales tools, corporate presentations, and external marketing materials. An awareness and understanding of the current and changing state of the online marketplace is required to be successful in this position. They will work closely with the Digital Merchandising Team to best present and sell our products and brands, according to brand guidance. In conjunction with the Studio Stylist, Production Coordinator and Digital Creative Director, the Photographer/Videographer will help develop brand guides for our in-house lifestyle brands and our ever-expanding portfolio of licensed brand partners and retail private labels.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Photographer/Videographer works in the in-house photo studio coordinating with the production, styling, and post-production team.
• The Photographer/Videographer has extensive skill in lifestyle photography and video, but also is experienced capturing BTS, interviews and stylized media as well possessing great technical skill in lighting and composition.
• The ability to plan, frame, execute, and direct shoots in studio and on-location.
• This position requires the ability to create scenes under all conditions with realistic and editorial lighting while capturing the texture, color, and quality of featured product.
• You must be able to pivot and troubleshoot in a professional manner and with a positive attitude.
• This position works very closely with the Styling team and Production Coordinator, in a synergistic relationship to maintain timelines and organized workflow.
• This is a full time, in-person position working with a team of creative professionals, all focused on creating compelling media that continues to elevate our portfolio of brands across physical and digital mediums.
• This role boasts real opportunity to showcase a wide range of skill and help to lead an energetic and talented team.
• Lead creative team in the planning and execution of day-to-day studio production as well as occasional on-location shoots.
• Manage and maintain photo and video equipment use, storage and inventory.
• Create and uphold processes in the studio.
• Drive production forward at all times, supporting Studio team members when a helping hand is needed.
• Work with external stakeholders to understand the business needs and how best to execute against company goals.
• Research changes and trends in the industry and contribute to pre-production planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Exceptional digital photography, lighting, and compositional skills.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating lifestyle photography and video is required, please provide a link with your resume.
• Post-secondary education or 5 years of relevant working experience in commercial photography is required.
• An interest in home interiors and trends in lifestyle brands, online commerce, consumer behaviors, social media, and online content.
• An acute attention to detail with the ability to zoom out and see the bigger picture at the same time. A drive to collaborate with and receive feedback from stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An expert in CaptureOne and Adobe Creative Suite, Mac proficiency required.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and lead junior staff through mentorship and by example.
• Working knowledge of Photoshop and Capture One, Mac proficiency.
• Proficient experience with multiple camera and lighting systems for both video and still photography.
• Agile in Microsoft applications, specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Should have basic familiarity with Excel.
• Change agent with an ability to think out of the box and bring new innovative ideas to the table.
• Able to quickly change and adapt, with a yearning to learn, grow and push new ideologies.