What are the responsibilities and job description for the Contract Photographer position at RG Barry Brands?
Basic Function:
The Photographer is part of our in-house photo studio team. This position assists with the execution of E-commerce product photography for Dearfoams and Baggallini. Work is completed in a fast-paced environment and requires work on multiple projects across all brands with tight deadlines. The Photographer is responsible for photographing product up to specific standards across multiple brands.
The RG Barry Brands creative team is a small, passionate group who thrive on collaboration and teamwork. This position requires someone who is excited about fashion and design and is not shy about expressing his or her ideas.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Photograph product up to standard of the customer with proper lighting and styling.
2. Prioritize work based on studio workflow and project requirements.
3. Organize and maintain sample library within the studio as well as photography equipment.
4. Work with outside retouching agency and perform quality checks on imagery that is returned to ensure they are meeting company standards.
5. Archive final imagery and maintain an organized file management system.
6. Benchmark and maintain of fashion brands and other competitors’ photography to make sure our standards are never out of date.
7. Take care of any revisions to imagery or re-shoot needs.
8. Perform website audits regularly to make sure the imagery meets brand standards.
9. Communicate and solve any issues that arise during the photography process.
10. Work with the RGB Creative team on ad-hoc projects as needed.
11. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications and Competencies:
1. BS/BA or related 4-year design degree required. (emphasis in photography or the arts) with 1-2 years of experience in a Photo Studio.
2. Proficiency in Adobe CS5 Photoshop, Lightroom, and Phase 1 CaptureOne.
3. Familiar with Canon camera equipment and studio lighting equipment.
4. Strong attention to detail and a good eye for styling product.
5. Flexible and used to a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
6. Ability to organize and maintain a variety of projects with multiple different standards and deadlines.
7. High level of interpersonal skills in working effectively and independently with all levels of management, as well as outside resources.
8. Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
9. Self-motivated and detail oriented with a strong work ethic.
10. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, in a fast-paced environment.
11. Ability to prioritize work and manage projects on a daily basis.