Photo Specialist Job Description
Photo specialist
provides basic photography and video editing and enhancement mainly Adobe Creative Cloud software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Lightroom.
Photo Specialist Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Removing blemishes from models
Matching skin tone to previously retouched images of models
Changing color of clothing worn by model
Adding/removing graphics from garments on model and in lay-down shots
Assisting with page layout assignments in InDesign during lulls in the retouching workflow
Manage all photography requests – including catalog (location and studio), web, ecommerce, marketing and PR
Documents and interprets color management readings and make adjustments to balance color output between digital
Retouches photos at an expert level
Responsible for color matching/accuracy and color draping processes
Determines, educates and troubleshoots Photoshop solutions and new Photoshop actions
Photo Specialist Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Photo Specialist
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: DRS, AED, CPR, DOT
Education for Photo Specialist
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the photo specialist job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Education, Graphic Design, Photography, Video, Editing, Technical, Fine Arts, Art, Faculty, New Media
Skills for Photo Specialist
Desired skills for photo specialist include:
Store systems and store equipment
Digital photography
Ability to use video editing software
Adobe software recommended
CMYK and LAB workspaces
E-commerce world
Fashion
Photographic techniques
Professional camera and lighting equipment sufficient to cover small company events and assist at photo shoots
Spoken and written English
Desired experience for photo specialist includes:
Experience in photography and/or styling is a plus
Must be able to work in Excel, Word and Outlook
Must have very strong organizational skills
Must work in all types of weather conditions
Must meet all requirements on the DOT medical examination
Must pass random alcohol and drug testing
Photo Specialist Examples
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of photo specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for photo specialist
- Plans and conducts associate Photoshop techniques training
- Responsible for creating processes
- Mentors developing associates
- Completes multiple projects and special tasks as assigned, on-time and within budget
- Helping with page layout assignments in InDesign during lulls in the retouching workflow
- Item checking at the end of the digital production process to verify information inserted is correct and that it respects the shared photography and cataloguing guidelines, eventually flagging/correcting inconsistencies
- Supporting the production flow for the relevant area, checking that the guidelines have been applied and followed correctly
- Checking the catalogue to ensure information and data are always precise and consistent with the guidelines
- Creating/compiling excel files summarizing the controls/checks carried out
- Capture of 3D product imagery through the photography of company product in support of digital innovation
Qualifications for photo specialist
- A demonstrated working knowledge of photographic publishing software and equipment is required
- 1 year working with digital to print media printing, in a business environment is required
- 1+ year of silk screen printing
- Fabricating new screens and reclaiming used screens
- Shooting Digital/Transparency Artwork onto screen
- 1+ year in printing techniques (i/e
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a photo specialist. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for photo specialist
- Imaging operations for the Ortery machines
- Receives, categorizes, and numbers digital files from camera cards and other sources
- Maintains and updates Photo Department Archive with CDs, DVDs, and printed photos
- Prints proof sheets and creates online documents for quick viewing and verification of photos and other digital files
- Assists Operations Manager with administrative duties
- Remains flexible and available for time-sensitive assignments
- Performs other functional duties as required
- An accomplished, observant and precise photographer with a keen eye to detail and brand appropriateness
- Able to shoot in a wide variety of formats and styles (news, portrait, scientific, commercial, university) to meet institutional needs for web, print
- Effectively implement production concepts, including, but not limited to, set design, lighting to develop an aesthetic that promotes and enhances the professional image and reputation of the institution
Qualifications for photo specialist
- Self-motivator and entrepreneurial approach
- Specialist should have a rolodex of talent
- Pro-active in seeking answers to keep production timelines
- Understanding of Bridge, Photoshop and InDesign
- Work on Mac
- Have a "one-team" mentality (be ok with being in the middle)
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a photo specialist. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for photo specialist
- Well organized and proficient in metadata tagging photos for our Digital Asset Management system
- Assist Associate Director of Photo and Video in setting up more efficient server/archive workflows
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, but take artistic direction without issue
- Stay abreast of industry best practices and upcoming technologies
- Stay up to date with new image editing technologies including all Adobe image editing software
- Experienced and flexible directing/executing photo shoots in a wide variety of production scales, from small crews (working with DIT's, Photo Assistants, Art Directors, Gaffers, ) to single operator scenarios
- Experienced with various lighting scenarios from sophisticated studio and flash set-ups to carefully crafted natural light scenarios
- Work with team to build a strong visual stock library and have that library cataloged in the DAM
- Able to work with a diverse clientele including faculty, staff and patients
- Able to lead on set and give artistic direction to a team of creative professionals
Qualifications for photo specialist
- Strong sense of time management and ability to prioritize
- Must be able to successfully work independently or part of a larger team
- Ability to pivot from multiple task during the day while staying motivated and organized
- Must be flexible with working additional hours and in either building (Dumbo or Industry City) as needed
- Must be comfortable with Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word)
- Must be a team player with excellent people skills
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a photo specialist. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for photo specialist
- Effectively implement production concepts, including, but not limited to, set design, lighting to develop an aesthetic that promotes and enhances the detail oriented image and reputation of the institution
- Able to work with a diverse clientele including staff and clientele
- Color-correct and retouch pet, animal, lifestyle and other photography
- Clip, mask and crop photography and other subject matter
- Build product image and display renderings in various angle
- Work closely with Art Directors to ensure successful production of projects
- Create and load media to server/image library and accurately enter image data
- Create, organize and place images for product catalog
- Catalog and other POP design and development
- Shoot product imagery
Qualifications for photo specialist
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours
- Photography, visual or apparel arts
- You will need to be able to stand for a full shift, there is bending and movement involved while managing the imaging machinery
- Bachelor-level degree with minimum of two (2) years’ related training and experience
- Complete knowledge of Macintosh Operating System required
- Proficiency in use of Adobe Photoshop (including Bridge and Lightroom) and Microsoft
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of photo specialist. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for photo specialist
- Assist the Director with balancing workload of image order fulfillment and photo ingest tasks
- Recommend modifications to current-state workflows to drive efficiencies
- Coordinate with Creative Services, Marketing and Publicity Departments to identify and communicate expectations and updates on photo delivery schedules across overlapping multi-channel marketing campaigns for Starz original programming
- Research and analyze episode scripts and one-liners from our Starz Originals Series, identifying characters/cast in each image and tag appropriately
- Apply understanding of pre- and post-production cycles to assist departmental leadership with conceptualizing digital asset workflow requirements per series/season
- Effectively use various digital asset management systems, image-editing software and metadata tagging tools to drive image asset management workflows
- Aid in photography production requirements, such as arranging to have products pulled from inventory and returned upon completion of the photo shoot
- Unpackage, assemble, disassemble and repackage merchandise
- Photograph studio, lifestyle or in-use product images from a variety of angles
- Retouch photos using Photoshop, as needed
Qualifications for photo specialist
- Office basic programs
- Ability to proofread and to identify errors
- Ensures styling rooms and prep kitchen are organized, maintained and in efficient working order
- Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience in photography, photojournalism, visual arts or related field
- Minimum 7 years of experience as a photography professional
- Expertise of industry-standard photo/video software, applications and techniques