What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photographer position at Rack Room Shoes?
About Rack Room Shoes
Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of nationally recognized brands known for their quality. Rack Room Shoes also offers an assortment of exclusive private brands commissioned from the best manufacturers in the business. Our private brands offer customers great styles and outstanding values, which translates into satisfied, loyal, repeat customers.
Summary:
The Photographer will perform a variety of duties in support of the E-commerce and Marketing departments which includes but is not limited to staging, styling, capturing, and editing high-quality photography and video, and deploying assets to their platforms. Additional responsibilities include developing and maintaining an efficient production process, preparing subject samples for shooting and post producing/preparing images for the web.
Essential Functions:
- Work closely with Lead Photographer and Studio Manager to deliver the best photographic representation of products across multiple digital platforms
- Manage and track a high volume of product images by assuring the adherence to and maintenance of an efficient product photography/post-production process and workflow
- Assure collaboration with Marketing, Merchandising and Buying coordinators on shoot prioritization and scheduling
- Contribute to the building and maintenance of camera, lighting, computer, and studio equipment inventory
- Organize, name, retouch and upload images and videos for E-commerce and Marketing
- Light, compose, style, photograph, and process a wide range of E-commerce products according to style guide
- Participate in pre-production meetings and execute stylized photo and video shoots for Marketing – on location as needed
- Troubleshoot basic production challenges under the direction of Lead Photographer
- Demonstrate the ability to learn quickly in technical and creative environments, while delivering quality work
- Speak clearly and persuasively about photography technology
- Maintain a mastery over photography equipment, technologies and tactics
- Knowledge in fashion accessories with the ability to balance artistic and ecommerce needs appropriately
Minimum Requirements:
We are looking for a self-motivated, open-minded team member who has a strong background in and passion for product photography. Ideally this person would encompass most (if not all) of these points:
- Degree in Photography
- 2 years of experience in photographing consumer goods and apparel merchandise
- Experience with video filming and editing
- Solid understanding of lighting techniques, equipment, composition, and color theory
- Strong portfolio showcasing photography skills
- Capture One
- Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Bridge, Premiere Pro)
- Highly organized, professional individual that works quickly under pressure
- Ability to multitask and handle several projects simultaneously under deadlines
- A self-starter that can hit the ground running, shows initiative, but isn't afraid to ask for direction and work with the team
- Experience in diagnosing and resolving technical malfunctions with cameras, lighting equipment, lenses, etc.
- Familiarity with PhotoRobot 360 robots and Controls software is a HUGE plus!
Physical Demands:
· Must be able to lift and carry 25-50 pounds on a regular basis
· Active role – you will be building and breaking down sets often
Work Environment:
Commercial photography studio.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills requires of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
