Jr Photographer
Quad - Sacramento, California, United States,Work at Quad
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Responsibilities:
Assist and/or execute high-quality digital photography for multiple categories used in client’s website and marketing materials, corporate requests and off-site events; maintain consistently high standards for accuracy, aesthetics, and productivitySupports on-set troubleshooting of photography challengesReviewing equipment and processing needs with PhotographersPartner with Studio Manager, Category Managers and Stylists for on-time product supply purchasing, delivery and quality assuranceMaintaining photography equipment, studio contents and studio environmentWorking directly with Studio Producer to understand and adhere to internal studio schedulesTracking assigned projects, maintaining shot lists, and tracking sheetsWork with in-house and freelance talent to execute photo processing and retouchingAssisting in processing and routing of images and projects from production through post productionWorking cooperatively with Studio Producer, Photographers and Stylists to insure deadlines are metSet building and set assembly skills. Practical working knowledge of hand toolsDrive image and asset searches as requested by client and studio teamPerforming reviews of circular ad proofs for image requests; providing comments and assets as neededAssisting in maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and confidencePerforming, maintaining and assisting in all studio projects, processes and improvement initiatives
Qualifications:Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
Associate or Trade School Degree in Photography, Media, Design, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Business Management or equivalent work experienceMinimum 3 year photo or production assisting experience in a commercial, high-end, high-volume, digital photography catalog, retail, e-Commerce or advertising studio photography environment A working portfolio of demonstrable photography skills and abilities is required.Understanding and working knowledge of still photography techniques, principles, equipment, and lighting techniques for commercial photographyExperience with digital image retouching, image manipulation and postproduction techniques and software(s) to enhance/improve raw capture and rendered high-resolution image qualityExperience with evaluation of photography for reproduction in print and electronic media (web images)Working knowledge of current photography equipment, tools and softwareUnderstanding of workflows for still and video productionsProven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously under tight deadlinesAccustomed to the intensity of the studio environment, and unshrinking under deadline pressureShooting experience in an e-commerce photo studioSelf-driven and able to easily communicate creative ideas and collaborate in a team environmentProductivity-focused and proven to be a quick problem solverProficiency with Apple/Macintosh computer platform/software.Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software – specifically Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPointWorking knowledge and experience with CaptureOne (raw image capture software), Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Acrobat, In-Design, Illustrator, Final Cut (Mac) and Adobe Premier
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We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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