Photographer at Menards Eau Claire, WI

Photographer job at Menards. Eau Claire, WI.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The photographer works within the Menards Media Production team to stage scenes and photograph products in studio and on location. The photographer also edits and composites photos, assembles products, coordinates talent and locations for photo shoots; along with other requested projects

Primary Responsibilities:

Operating DSLR cameras on manual settings

Setting up photography shoots for products, portraits and lifestyle type assignments with lighting equipment both in the studio and on locations

Organizing Talent, locations, equipment and products needed for daily photoshoots

Maintaining regular assignment workload while also being able to take on last minute requests while hitting all deadlines

Editing and compositing photos, uploading and archiving photos

Coordinating with several Team Members and departments on various projects

Skills/Requirements

Associate or Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication, Advertising or Communications is recommended; or equivalent work experience.

Experience with Professional DSLR cameras and interchangeable lenses

Studio and field photography experience, especially product photography

Thorough understanding of exposure controls including shutter speed, aperture, ISO

Understanding of camera equipment including Professional DSLR cameras, lenses, external flash, speedlights, tripods, color correction and gray cards, filters, reflectors, and grid lights

Proficiency with lighting equipment including flash photography lights, experience with 3-point lighting, for indoor and outdoor products, and lighting for portraits and product photography

Proficiency with editing software, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop

Must be hardworking, organized, a self-motivator, and able to learn and take direction

Strong ability to multitask

Good decision-making and problem-solving skills

Able to work on projects solo and also with a team

Must be accurate, have a good eye for details, and an ability to be creative with product shots

Experience with decorating and staging sets, and with product assembly

Home improvement and/or set building experience and ability to use power tools strongly recommended

Must have a valid driver’s license

Occasional heavy lifting required

Familiarity with Menards Stores and products is very helpful

Must be CREATIVE!

Must work within designated normal office hours - Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours/week 45+ when projects dictate. -at the Corporate Office in Eau Claire, WI (remote work is not offered)

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States, presently and in the future, without sponsorship

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