Zobility

Zobility is hiring: Product Photographer (Automotive Parts) in Center Line

Zobility, Center Line, MI, US

Location: Center Line, MI

Position: Long Term Contract (Possible Extension)

Title: 1440091 - Product Photographer (Automotive Parts)

Job Description:

Seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Product Photographer to capture high-quality images of automotive parts in accordance with the PIES (Product Information Exchange Standard) Image Guidelines.
The photographer will play a key role in ensuring our digital catalogs, eCommerce platforms, and marketing materials feature accurate, professional, and standardized product images that meet industry requirements.

Responsibilities:

Photograph a wide range of automotive parts in a controlled studio environment.
Ensure all images comply with PIES image requirements (e.g., angle, background, size, resolution, file naming).
Set up and maintain proper studio lighting, backgrounds, and equipment to achieve consistent results.
Retouch, edit, and optimize images for clarity, color accuracy, and compliance with digital specifications.
Maintain an organized digital asset library, ensuring proper labeling and metadata for all product images.
Collaborate with product managers, cataloging teams, and marketing staff to prioritize image needs.
Stay current on industry imaging standards and continuously improve workflows for efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements:

Ability to lift and handle automotive parts weighing up to [40 lbs].
Proven experience in product photography, ideally with industrial or automotive components.
Strong knowledge of studio lighting, camera equipment, and photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or equivalent).
Familiarity with PIES standards (or willingness to learn quickly and apply them accurately).
High attention to detail and ability to replicate consistent angles, backgrounds, and lighting across thousands of SKUs.
Strong organizational and file management skills.
Ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

Experience photographing reflective, metallic, or irregularly shaped objects.
Knowledge of ACES/ACES2 and other automotive catalog data standards.
Background in automotive aftermarket or parts cataloging.
Experience with DAM (Digital Asset Management) systems.
Additional Information / Must Have's:
They need to be self motivated, I won't be there on site to review anything every day.
They also need to know how to actually do this kind of stuff…. I'm no photographer and I don't know how to teach someone who is going to do this.
Id request a candidate to also submit a portfolio of example work I can review along with the resume.
Location will be based in our centerline facility down in centerline MI.

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