Product Photographer Job Description
Product photographer
provides all styling needs on set, including working directly with photographer and art director on set composition as well as brand representation.
Product Photographer Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective product photographer job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included product photographer job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintaining consistency across a range of products in terms of colour and lighting
At times be willing and able to convey your knowledge of the studio processes with visiting clients
Compose and scale product to fit provided layouts (usually blank boxes)
The position is for On-Call, as needed coverage in San Bernardino, CA
Collaborate with Shoot Production on schedules for all upcoming in-house photo shoots, post-production and delivery deadlines
Maintaining consistency across a range of products
Working flexibly within the Imaging Department
Be responsible when needed to train new photographers in Marketing Photography Label Image, Day-to-day and merchandising roles
Managing and ordering the day-to-day workflow and shelves
Help the GM Online trading team to deliver its objectives
Product Photographer Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Product Photographer
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the product photographer job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Photography, Digital Photography, Associates, Design, Communication, Merchandising, Education, Graphic Design, Advertising, Fine Arts
Skills for Product Photographer
Desired skills for product photographer include:
Mac
Nikon
Capture One and Photoshop
Studio processes with visiting clients
Current design trends and fashions
Lighting
Cameras
Company standard software
Composition
Composition and photo styling
Desired experience for product photographer includes:
Small amount of retouching
Organize products with Studio Coordinator for shooting
Daily shooting of models, mannequins and accessories as well flat lays and compositons
Help in the preparation of garments for shooting
Understanding of e-commerce styling needs
Data Entry with Microsoft Excel – renaming/resizing files
Product Photographer Examples
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Product Photographer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of product photographer. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for product photographer
- Clear communication with key stakeholders
- Taking photographs of new and existing products
- Editing, retouching and resizing images
- Support for promotional material
- Maintaining inventory and photos updated and organized
- Setting up and coordinating on and offsite photoshoots
- Expert in the Picture Station process from end-to-end and ensure 100% execution
- Inspects and notates cosmetic damage
- Assesses and grades product to include "Manager Special"
- Takes photographs of each out of carton item as required in the SOP
Qualifications for product photographer
- Overtime during peak retail sales periods is to be expected
- Proficient knowledge of Photoshop
- Thorough understanding of all digital format camera systems
- Working with e-commerce team to maximize online sales
- Ensure all product images are within style guides
- Management of online images
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of product photographer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for product photographer
- Ensures that all required paperwork is attached to the to the product per the SOP
- Keeps process fluid to avoid productivity reduction or back-ups
- Responsible for movement of product to support the "Picture Station" process
- Responsible for securing, maintaining and operating all Picture Station equipment
- Reviews pictures and audits for picture quality
- Works with GM to provide feedback when requested for process improvement
- Cleans and maintains Picture Station area to include equipment
- Responsible for working with IT on any system issues our picture transfer issues
- Capture product images on a wide range and scale of consumer product goods
- Edit, retouch and color correct product photographs for websites, advertising, email, social, print
Qualifications for product photographer
- Experience with photographic equipment and strobe lights
- Ability to excel in a high volume, quick turn product studio environment
- Tertiary qualifications in Photography
- Previous experience in an online photography studio
- Videography experience preferred but not essential
- Experience with VM or online styling
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of product photographer. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for product photographer
- Maintaining consistency across a range of products in terms of color and lighting
- Understanding product and packaging photography lighting and rig-types and adjusting accordingly dependent on the type of product being shot
- Works with Asset Manager to locate images from the marketing archives for use in specific marketing pieces
- Manages day-to-day workflow/objectives to ensure tight deadlines are met
- Works closely with Post Production, marketing and ecommerce partners to accurately represent all products and brands online
- Maintains studio photographic supplies and equipment
- Maintains proper file naming and image protocol for Post Production
- Meets daily production goals, and set imagery standards as noted in the Style Guide
- Works with cross functional partners to identify product features
- Photograph hero images and menu items from all our Editions UK partners
Qualifications for product photographer
- Software workflow
- Advanced Photoshop skills, Intermediate Capture One skills, and basic MS Office skills
- Experience working with Capture One and Adobe Photoshop
- Excellent working knowledge of Adobe Suites and Microsoft Suites
- Previous experience with product logistics or excel based reporting
- Previous experience working with Canon camera equipment and Profoto gear
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Product Photographer Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a product photographer. 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 product photographer
- Photograph a variety of products with various lighting, backgrounds, and layouts
- Edit and process all images ready for upload to our platform
- Run a shoot schedule to ensure partners go live with images
- Keep track of shoots
- Manage and maintain the in-house equipment to an excellent standard
- Photograph fire apparatus in various stages of the production process
- Share photographs via Dropbox with internal staff, customers, and dealers once or twice a week based on the rate of production
- Upload photos to a website that is WordPress based
- Answer incoming telephone calls in a courteous and professional manner
- Ensure the customer is satisfied by the time the call has ended
Qualifications for product photographer
- High-level knowledge of Canon DSLR systems and Capture One
- A proactive and self-motivated attitude
- Ability to work autonomously and also within a team
- Effective and confident communication skills will compliment a highly motivated person, who will have the desire to achieve beyond what is expected of them
- Provide portfolio of original work - Editorial and E-Commerce
- Other studio duties as assigned – can include, but not limited to - monitor calibration
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of product photographer. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for product photographer
- Effectively communicate customer issues and concerns to applicable internal staff members
- Coordinate and track Customer Satisfaction Surveys
- Enter product data for FAMA
- Organize and verify bid bonds and paperwork are complete, as assigned
- Upload SMT Reference files
- Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner based on priorities
- Work quickly and effectively while maintaining quality of work
- Complete small special projects, as needed
- Research and understand individual products
- Work up to 40 hours/week during peak season (September-November)
Qualifications for product photographer
- Availability on weekends is a must
- Input into departmental processes and team meetings
- Management of GM Online photography schedule
- REQUIRES AVAILABILITY ON WEEKENDS AND WEEKDAYS
- Portfolio displaying product photography
- Experience setting up and working in a studio