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Photography Assistant Job at Matthews International in Chicago

Matthews International
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/9/2025

Equator is a global packaging design agency, delivering strategy to shelf without compromise. We create powerful brands that get noticed and chosen. Equator is part of SGK.

The Photography Assistant assists the Photographer with creating high quality photographs (digital and conventional) for clients per client specifications by changing lenses, lighting, set construction, etc. This photography assistant will aid our photography team in organizing, setting up, and wrapping up photoshoots, in studios and on location. This position entails assisting clients, preparing photos for delivery, handling and operating photographic gear, and providing both creative and technical support to the photographer. We seek an individual with a passion for photography and an eagerness to collaborate with our team and clients.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-photo studio) or interacts with clients directly as necessary.
  • Ensures high quality standards in all Photo Studio client deliverables by supporting Photographer work.
  • Provides support to complete Photographic sets for Photographic Artwork according to work order specifications.
  • Coordinates with Merchandise Coordinators the delivery and return of needed client merchandise to the Photo Shoot set, unpacking, setting-up, and re-packing merchandise as needed.
  • Ensures effective and timely coordination of pickup and return of rental equipment.
  • Ensures adequate inventory of film and photo equipment supplies at all times.
  • Creates strong and effective internal partnerships and collaborates across the business; listens and values the opinions of others.
  • Supports the team by pitching in at any level and effectively working across the organization to meet the needs of the business.
  • Supports Company’s profitability efforts by focusing on the efficient, accurate and timely completion of the assigned Photo Studio activities.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

  • Associate's Degree in Photography or related field
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • 1 years of previous photography experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and / or internationally may be required.
  • Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
  • Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
  • Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
  • Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
  • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
  • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
  • Ability to work overtime as necessary.
  • PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk, hear and see.
  • Occasionally lift and / or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
  • At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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