What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr Photographer position at Nassau Candy?
???? Jr. Photographer
???? On-site – Hicksville, NY | ???? Full Time
Nassau Candy is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Photographer to join our growing creative team. In this hands-on role, you’ll capture and retouch high-quality product imagery for use across our websites, catalogs, and marketing materials.
The ideal candidate is a visual storyteller with a strong eye for lighting, color, and composition — someone who takes pride in creating clean, accurate, and engaging product photography that helps bring our brands to life.
You’ll work closely with the photography, marketing, and design teams to produce consistent, high-quality imagery that represents Nassau Candy’s diverse product lines, from gourmet confections to promotional merchandise.
???? What You’ll Do
???? Product Photography
Capture high-quality, well-lit product images in a controlled studio environment
Ensure consistency in color, angle, and scale across all photography
Manage daily product shoots and meet tight production deadlines
Set up and adjust lighting to accurately represent product color and texture
???? Photo Retouching & Post-Production
Execute detailed retouching and image cleanup in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
Maintain accuracy in color correction and image quality for both web and print
Organize, back up, and archive large batches of digital assets following workflow standards
Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and multiple projects
???? Collaboration & Creative Support
Work with marketing and design teams to ensure imagery aligns with brand standards
Support seasonal launches, catalog updates, and digital content needs
Participate in creative meetings to help develop visual strategies for new products
✨ What We’re Looking For
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (or working toward one) in Photography, Digital Photography, or related field
Experience with SLR digital product photography and studio lighting
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite — especially Photoshop and Lightroom
Strong eye for detail, composition, and post-production quality
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Professional “can-do” attitude and ability to multitask in a deadline-driven environment
Experience photographing food products a plus
Portfolio required — please include a link to your work for consideration
???? Perks & Benefits
Competitive pay
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
AFLAC supplemental benefits
Paid Vacation, PTO, and Holidays
Employee Discounts
Family-oriented company culture & business casual environment
Pet Insurance
???? Why Join Nassau Candy?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing Long Island company with a strong reputation for quality, creativity, and innovation.
For more information or to apply, visit: www.nassaucandy.com/careers
Nassau Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.