C&F Home is hiring: Part Time Commercial Studio Photographer in Newport News

At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve every day. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team-oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees.

The Photographer position is a unique opportunity to work a flexible, part time schedule, as needed as part of a creative team in the home and gift industry. For the right candidate, this can be a full-time position. The successful candidate will get to work in a custom-built studio photographing products and settings that will be featured in popular online shopping sites, in printed materials, in large scale displays, and more. If this sounds like your ideal position, apply and send us your portfolio today. A portfolio is required as part of the application process.

Job purpose

The Photographer will work with a team that is responsible for developing and producing creative solutions in support of multi-channel branding initiatives at C&F Enterprises, Inc. The Photographer will be an integral part of the marketing department in all projects requiring photography components, will be scheduled as needed, and will receive project instruction from the Marketing Managers. The perfect candidate will be an innovative, creative thinker who's eager to dive headfirst into an exciting, constantly evolving and growing company. As with all positions, the Photographer will promote and implement the company's core values.

Duties and responsibilities

PHOTOGRAPHY

Shooting with full-frame FX format and HD video cameras both tethered and un-tethered

Working within many different environments, including on location and inside the studio

Capturing knockout and lifestyle photography for products across C&F Enterprises brands

Applying studio and location lighting for desired effect

Using Adobe Creative Suite software

Utilizing Capture ONE software

Daily use of Microsoft Office Suite products

Helping stage photos

Aiding in organization and transportation of props, shots list, and samples

Digital asset management

Post-processing / photo editing

Contribute creative input and ideas

May include work with live domestic animals such as canines, and felines, for example

Keeping studio organized and safe

Providing input on timing required to complete a photoshoot

Photographing product for multiple audiences and mediums including wholesale, retail, print, digital, etc.

Maintenance and care of all photography and studio equipment

GENERAL

Observe all safety regulations; participate in safety training; report all unsafe conditions to the appropriate company personnel

Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing

Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and / or assigned as necessary

Skills

Photography and photo editing experience

Strong time-management, organizational, and attention to detail skills

Ability to work both independently and in a group setting

Experience / familiarity with photography techniques, including lighting and camera positioning

Competency with, and ability to learn new software systems quickly

Experience photographing home dcor and gift products a strong plus

Competencies

Positive energy level

Team player

Maintain stable performance under pressure

Creativity

Qualifications

Portfolio required with application for consideration

Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Studio Art, Photography, or related field. Coursework in Photography required

2 years of experience in a professional setting, or any combination of education and experience equaling qualifications

New grads welcome with portfolio submission

Experience with Nikon and / or Sony cameras and equipment a plus

Experience with or ability to quickly learn Capture ONE software

Ability to work outside of standard office hours on occasion as needed

Travel to locations for photo shoots may be required

Physical requirements

Sitting, standing, walking

Working in a photo studio for hours at a time

Climbing ladders

Moving props to include furniture over 50 lbs.

Lifting : Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)

Carrying, pushing, pulling furniture, boxes, catalogs, sample orders up to 50 lbs.

May require work with live domestic animals such as a trained canine

Prolonged use of computer involved; use of hands and finger coordination; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision. Color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.