What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photographer position at ThermoWorks, Inc.?
About Us
ThermoWorks is the leader in unique and professional temperature tools. Our applied technology and temperature expertise are second to none. We believe temperature affects virtually every aspect of life. Therefore, great thermometers make life better.
Our ambition is huge – challenging conventional channel strategies to sell directly to consumers and businesses since 1997. We’re not another cheap houseware brand on the shelves of big box stores or online retailers. We aim to be different and innovative to provide an uncommonly memorable experience.
Our video and photo production is no different. As competitors get better and faster at trying to copy us, we look for new ways to communicate our product stories in a way that stands out and resonates with our customers.
About the Role
We’re looking for a hands-on photographer to join our busy collaborative marketing team. You will be delivering a wide variety of content projects, from new product launches to individual email campaigns to weekly food projects for our blog.
As part of your role, you will receive asset requests as well as participate in ideation for new content. Your work will be essential in communicating what we do through production quality and alignment with the brand.
**This position requires you to work in-office 5 days/week**
Essential Responsibilities:
- Create and develop photos for weekly food projects, educational content, promotional content, commercial case studies, etc
- Work independently and as part of the creative team to storyboard, develop and produce multimedia content
- Create Moodboards, Shotlists, inspiration and scrap files to be shared and used by team
- Develop and coordinate production schedules with other team members
- Manage, maintain and upgrade all lighting, and camera equipment as needed
- Transport, and set up all production equipment, including lighting equipment, both in the field and in house
- Transport, set up, and operate lighting, audio, and camera equipment on location or in house
- Post-production photo and editing for various channels
- Archive photos within assets server
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an area of study relevant to media production
- 5 years professional experience with all aspects of photography
- A professional portfolio of previous work (previous food experience, a plus)
- A strong technical knowledge of lighting, and camera equipment (operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, etc.)
- Proficiency with professional editing software, such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.
- A proven ability to stay informed of latest developments and trends in photography
- Must be detail oriented, deadline driven, and have a commitment to producing quality photography
- Ability to work collaboratively with a team and lead photography initiatives
- A proven ability to take direction
- Detail-oriented worker—a strong preference for using numerical grid values to make sure layouts are precise, rather than lining things up by eye