Vehicle Photographer I (Manheim)

Job Scope
The incumbent will be responsible for taking digital photographs of vehicles and uploading the images to the company website to support online sales. He or she will conduct staging, set up, and operate digital cameras and related image processing equipment to produce quality images of vehicles to be auctioned for reproduction in vehicle condition reports. The photographs must be produced in accordance with applicable imaging procedures and quality standards. The work may be performed in an outdoor, production environment or indoors, depending on location and the tasks to be completed.

Key Responsibilities

Sets up and maintains auction site image booth and/or standard imaging area in accordance with standards

Sets up lighting and operates camera and ancillary equipment in ways that capture vehicle interior and exterior images and meet requirements relative to focus, clarity, aspect/angles, storage and related quality.

Transfers completed images into vehicle condition report format.

May adjust and enhance digital images to meet or exceed quality standards.

Ensures that cameras and other imaging equipment are properly maintained and stored.

Takes digital photographs of vehicles for condition reports and uploads to company website.

Ensures that all standard required photos are taken and uploaded.

Performs self‑audits to ensure that images meet required quality standards.

Sets up, troubleshoots, and resolves technical/equipment issues.

Maintains current awareness of imaging trends and technology advancements.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies
Adaptability

Tries to understand changes—actively seeks information from coworkers, leaders, customers, competition, technologies, and regulations to understand the rationale and implications for changes.

Approaches change with a positive mind‑set—treats new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; actively seeks to identify and communicate the benefits of changes; collaborates with others to implement changes.

Adjusts behavior—quickly modifies daily behavior and tries new approaches to deal effectively with changes; does not persist with ineffective methods; leverages available resources to ease transition.

Applied Learning

Actively participates in learning activities—takes part in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks questions, does required tasks).

Quickly gains knowledge, understanding, or skill—readily absorbs and comprehends new information from formal and informal learning experiences.

Applies knowledge or skill—puts new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error.

Collaborating

Facilitates goal accomplishment—makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals.

Involves others—listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents.

Informs others on team—shares important or relevant information with the team.

Models commitment—adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.

Energy

Maintains stamina—keeps a strong work pace over time; exhibits intensity in completing work objectives.

Maintains effectiveness—performs mentally or physically taxing work effectively; retains the capacity for effective action or accomplishment over long periods of time.

Quality Orientation

Follows procedures—accurately and carefully follows established procedures for completing work tasks.

Ensures high‑quality output—vigilantly watches over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects.

Takes action—initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate.

Safety Focus

Follows safe operating practices—complies with safe operating practices and procedures; verifies own precision when taking actions that affect own and others' safety.

Identifies safety issues—checks equipment and work area regularly to ensure safety and compliance; identifies hazards and improvements that could prevent safety problems; evaluates impact of decisions and actions on own and others' safety.

Takes corrective action—reports or corrects hazards immediately; makes recommendations to improve safety and prevention.

Speaks up—constructively voices safety observations or concerns; raises difficult safety issues to leaders.

Technical/ Professional Knowledge and Skills

Understands technical terminology and developments—comprehends and can explain technical terminology and recent advances in the field.

Knows how to apply a technical skill or procedure—appropriately uses one's technical knowledge and skills to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.

Knows when to apply a technical skill or procedure—chooses the correct situation and timing to apply technical knowledge and skills.

Performs complex tasks in area of expertise—leverages one's technical expertise to take advantage of new opportunities, solve difficult work problems, and accomplish challenging goals.

Education & Specialized Knowledge / Skills

Solid knowledge of and comfort with operation of digital cameras (Ricoh or Samsung Galaxy preferred), including knowledge of camera focus, field depth, etc.

Knowledge of and experience with arranging lighting to produce quality photographs

Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, photography software, internet savvy)

Good technical/equipment troubleshooting skills

Keen eye for detail

Creativity with good eye for photography

Visualization—ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged

Visual Color Discrimination—the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness

Arm‑Hand Steadiness—the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position

Strong organizational skills

Ability to work effectively in a production environment

Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines

Independent, self‑motivated, team player

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management

Ability to work extra or non‑standard hours based on business needs

Ability to drive automatic and manual vehicles

Must have a valid driver's license

Ability to bend, stoop, and lift vehicle hoods throughout the workday

Willingness and commitment to stay current on industry trends and innovations

Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED preferred

Generally, less than 2 years' experience in a related field

Previous experience in detail shop or buffing experience helpful

Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required

Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission

Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear

Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb

Medium strength: ability to lift 1–30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.)

Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks

Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions

Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals.

Preferred

1–2 years of digital photography experience preferred. A portfolio may be requested as part of the selection process

Compensation
Hourly pay rate is in the range of $15.10–$22.69 per hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EEO Statement
EOE, including disability/vets

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