What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photography Retoucher position at FOCO?
Photographer, Photographer Retoucher-Entry Level
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
FOCO is a leading manufacturer of sports and entertainment merchandise, with a product line that includes apparel, accessories, toys, collectibles, novelty items, and more. With major sports and entertainment licenses at our disposal along with a powerful infrastructure, a dedicated team, and a broad variety of products, our company is reaching new heights every day. FOCO’s success is directly related to our ability to bring new and exciting designs, ideas, and manufacturing techniques to categories in need of innovation
JOB DESCRIPTION
Photographer, Photographer Retoucher-Entry Level will be responsible for executing the creative vision of the company’s products and ensuring the product images are executed to meet the company standards set.
Photographer, Photographer Retoucher-Entry Level is responsible for capturing images of products for advertising purposes for www.foco.com. Product Photographers work for FOCO to create images that will best represent the product.
Photographer, Photographer Retoucher-Entry Level Job Responsibilities:
- Portfolio required
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred in Photography, Graphic Design, or equivalent experience required
- Knowledge of primary sports
- Strong knowledge of photo editing software
- Ability to conceptualize and develop ideas through a group or independent
Potential candidates, please keep in mind a few things. The ideal skills needed to win the job offer 1. capable and have experience shooting in a studio, 2. knowledgeable and have experience with studio lighting 3. knowledgeable and have experience with still life and products 4. knowledgeable and have experience retouching photo abilities and photoshop skills are advanced
Brainstorming Sessions
- Able to be part of a community and work in a team environment
- Open to taking direction and being receptive in receiving critics
- Strong communication skills
- Readily available with own photography equipment when needed
- Possible domestic and/or international travel required
- Must be able to lift 10lbs
- Responsible for company photography equipment
- Must be able to understand the market/client to ensure the product is captured in accordance with required standards
- Must be adaptable to working in a rapidly changing and evolving environment
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task in order to meet simultaneous demands
- Flexibility in the schedule in order to meet hard deadlines
Photographer, Photographer Retoucher-Entry Level Job Duties:
- Taking photographs of new and existing products
- Editing, retouching, and resizing all images for marketing, retail, and web use
- Coordinating and facilitating communication with various business groups regarding new products received and new photos taken
- Light editing using Photoshop is required depending on the nature of the product
- Provide photographic support as needed by internal and external sales forces, as well as the production art manager
- Setting up and coordinator onsite/offsite photoshoots
- Give support for promotional material, the ECOM Business and catalogs
- Meetings with the internal sales department to establish a vision for a product or design
- Keeping inventory and photo database updated and organized
Photographer, Photographer Retoucher-Entry Level Pay and Benefits:
- 401(k), 401(k) matching
- Health insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance
- Employee discount
- Holiday and Paid time off
- Competitive pay and Incentives
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Experience:
- Photography: 1 year (Required)
- Photo retouching for final presentation.: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $44,000
