Photographer Level 2 (Flexible Hours)

Position Title: Photographer Level 2 (Flexible Hours)

Reports to: Studio Manager

This position is onsite and operates on a flexible, variable-hour schedule based on production and business needs.

Candidates must be local to the Baltimore area or willing to commute.

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 Responsibilities:

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by this position. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation 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.