Photographer/Videographer

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 efficiency, 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.

SUMMARY

The role of Photographer/Videographer is a 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 creative, solid, and technical guidance in studio lighting for both video and still photography, as well as capturing technique and consistency. They will have essential qualities of working collaboratively with peers and setting a productive and positive tone in the studio. Under the leadership of the Creative Studio Manager and Creative Director of Marketing, the Photographer/Videographer will be integral in evolving the studio's process and workflow, along with appropriate deliverables.?

The role's mission is to support the Photography Studio by creating captivating images and videos 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 collaborate to maintain the function and success of the Data Asset Management System (DAM). They will be responsible for honing the process regarding 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. 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 engage best and capture the consumer’s attention in various mediums, including but not limited to e-commerce photography and video, social media content, signage, sales tools, corporate presentations, and external marketing materials. To succeed in this position, an awareness and understanding of the online marketplace's current and changing state is required. In conjunction with the Senior Stylist, Creative Studio Manager and Creative Director of Marketing, the Photographer/Videographer will help evolve and expand brand guides for our in-house lifestyle brands and our ever-expanding portfolio of licensed brand partners and retail private labels. An integral skill for this role is the ability to study, plan, and execute in accordance with several visual brand identities; each brand with their own established stylistic and lighting direction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The photographer/videographer works in the in-house photo studio, coordinating with the production, styling, and post-production teams.?
• The Photographer/Videographer has extensive skill in still life, lifestyle photography and video but is also experienced in capturing BTS, interviews, and stylized media, as well as possessing great technical skills in lighting and composition.
• The ability to collaborate with other team members to plan, frame, execute, and direct shoots in studio and on location.?
• This position requires creating scenes under all conditions with realistic and editorial lighting while capturing the featured product's texture, color, and quality.?
• You must be able to pivot and troubleshoot professionally and positively.
• This position works closely with the styling team and Studio Manager in a synergistic relationship to maintain timelines and organize workflows.?
• This is a full-time, in-person position working with a team of creative professionals focused on creating compelling media that continues to elevate our portfolio of brands across physical and digital mediums.
• Manage and maintain photo and video equipment, 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 achieve 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 and interiors photography and video is required; MUST provide a link with your resume. Resumes without a portfolio will not be considered.
• Preference for photographers with soft goods experience
• 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 simultaneously.
• A drive to collaborate with and receive feedback from stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An expert in Capture One, Mac proficiency required.
• Strong working knowledge of Photoshop preferred.
• Proficient experience with multiple camera and lighting systems for video and still photography.
• Agile in Microsoft applications, specifically PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Should have basic familiarity with Excel.?
• Experience using project management systems such as Trello is ideal but not required.
• Able to quickly change and adapt, yearning to learn, grow, and push new ideologies.