Architectural Photographer - Richmond, VA Job at CoStar Group in Virginia

Job Overview
We are looking for an Architectural Photographer who will create high-quality, creative photos and videos using DSLR cameras, drones, gimbals, and other state‑of-the-art equipment. Residential renters, homebuyers, and commercial real‑estate owners, investors, and agents rely on CoStar to provide high‑quality media to market their properties and to learn about opportunities. With 24 million people visiting CoStar’s websites each month, every day your media will drive transactions.

Responsibilities

Use your architectural photography expertise to produce interior and exterior media of multifamily, office, industrial, and retail properties.

Create compelling exterior media for residential local neighborhoods, parks, and schools.

Use a variety of tools to create visually appealing media, including professional‑grade cameras, tilt‑shift lenses, drones, gimbals, sliders, 3D tour cameras, and others.

Travel may be required up to a week per month or as determined by the business need.

Utilize the time of day, season, and location, as well as your photography expertise, to determine when and how to best photograph assignments.

Edit all photography and video in a timely fashion to produce completed projects.

Communicate professionally and effectively with clients during all aspects of media shoots, including scheduling, set‑up, and on‑site interactions.

Continuously learn and develop your craft, staying up to date on new techniques and technology.

Basic Qualifications

Demonstrable practical experience as a professional Real Estate Photographer, Architectural Photographer, or similar role.

Portfolio review: Submit a selection of architectural, real‑estate, and exterior lifestyle media (including exterior, interior photographs, videos, and drone media).

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited organization, coupled with 4+ years of professional real‑estate photography and videography experience.

Full understanding of manual camera settings and lighting.

Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro).

Experience using MAC OS and MS Office.

Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.

Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

Permanent U.S. work authorization.

Must be able to rent a car for company travel, drive for extended periods up to 2 hours, and be occasionally available for night and/or weekend projects.

Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

Satisfactory completion of a driving record/abstract check prior to start.

Preferred Qualification

Enjoys the challenges of photographing buildings and neighborhoods in both suburban and city environments, finding creative solutions.

Strong relationship‑building skills; ability to develop strong personal relationships with key contacts at assigned companies.

Flexible and adaptable with excellent multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.

Used to working in a fast‑paced environment.

Experience with commercial drone photography is desirable.

Ability to capture and edit beautiful interior and exterior property videos and photography.

Full understanding of best practices for architectural photography, demonstrating artistic vision and creativity.

Benefits
When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture working alongside the best and brightest to empower our people and customers to succeed. CoStar Group also invests in your professional and academic growth with internal training, tuition reimbursement, and an inter‑office exchange program.

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug

Life, legal, and supplementary insurance

Virtual and in‑person mental health counseling services for individuals and families

Commuter and parking benefits

401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

On‑site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Peloton, personal training, and group exercise classes

Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups

Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks

We welcome all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full‑time in the United States to apply. However, please note that CoStar Group is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.

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