What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive Inventory Photographer position at Xcite Automotive?
Xcite Automotive is seeking an Automotive Photographer for our partner dealers in Catonsville, Maryland!
Job Description: The role is responsible for photographing vehicles, uploading images to online platforms, and moving vehicles safely on dealership property. This is a production-based, hands-on position requiring efficiency, consistency, and the ability to work independently in an outdoor dealership environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Photograph new and used vehicles according to dealership standards
- Capture exterior, interior, feature, and detail images
- Stage and position vehicles for optimal presentation
- Safely move vehicles on dealership property
- Drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles
- Upload and organize photos into inventory management systems
- Ensure vehicles are clean and photo-ready prior to photographing
- Maintain consistency, accuracy, and daily photo volume targets
- Communicate with sales and inventory teams regarding priority units
- Identify and report visible damage or discrepancies
- Maintain camera equipment and photography areas
Must-Have Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
- Ability to drive manual and automatic transmission vehicles
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the shift
- Basic computer and technology skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization
- Reliable attendance and punctuality
Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- Automotive photography experience
- Dealership or automotive environment experience
- Familiarity with inventory or merchandising systems
- Basic photo editing or image correction knowledge
- Experience using DSLR or mirrorless cameras
Beneficial Types of Experience
- Dealership porter or lot attendant
- Automotive detailer or reconditioning experience
- Vehicle inventory coordinator
- Auction, wholesale, or fleet vehicle handling
- Delivery driver experience (manual transmission exposure preferred)
Apply today to start your career in Xcite Automotive! #INDAUTO
Company Description: Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on a mission to make the automotive industry faster, more innovative, and more profitable. Over 1,300 automobile dealers nationwide rely on Xcite’s team of 1000 employees to provide on-site vehicle marketing and reconditioning solutions.
Additional Information:Xcite Automotive provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
Salary : $16 - $17