Photographer–Photo Technician

La Maison Simons; Quebec; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a photographer–photo technician in Quebec City. The role involves collaborating with artistic directors and handling image standards, requiring three years of photography experience and proficiency in software like Capture One and Photoshop. Applicants must be bilingual, and only those submitting a portfolio will be considered.

Benefits

Telemedicine service

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Group insurance plan

Discount on purchases

Fitness area

Cafeteria service

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in photography and lighting.
• Photography training.
• Advanced proficiency with Capture One, Photoshop, and Excel.
• Experience working in a Mac environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both French and English.

Responsibilities

• Make decisions on the shooting process's technical evolution.
• Conduct and pace the shooting process to meet set volumes.
• Maintain computers and photo equipment.
• Send touch-up files and annotations for each photo.
• Perform daily photo edits for all departments.

Job description

Please note that this role requires physical presence in our studio located in Quebec City. As part of the photo studio team, the photographer–photo technician will work with artistic directors, photo supervisors and stylists. Their role will consist in applying image standards based on artistic guidelines. This requires expert skill in creating quality images and lighting configurations for showcasing our products to be photographed.

The incumbent will work with the fashion, home, and accessories departments, and will perform touch-ups on various production stations.

Key Responsibilities

• Make the necessary decisions on the shooting process's technical evolution and execution based on predetermined standards.
• Conduct and pace the shooting process to meet set volumes.
• Present the product qualitatively. Maintain computers and photo equipment.
• Send touch-up files and annotations for each photo for the touch-up teams.
• Share communications and information with other internal and external photographers.
• Perform daily photo edits for all departments, based on priorities.

Desired profile

• Three years of experience in photography and lighting.
• Photography training.
• Advanced proficiency with Capture One, Photoshop and Excel.
• Experience working in a Mac environment. Open to constructive criticism.
• Demonstrate ongoing efforts to achieve artistic goals at the qualitative and quantitative levels.
• Being able to communicate effectively in both French and English in order to interact efficiently with the various departments.

Benefits Available

• A telemedicine service and Employee and Family Assistance Program. Group insurance plan and RRSP. Discount on Simons purchases.
• Bright and comfortable break areas.
• Fitness area with changing rooms and kinesiology services.
• Cafeteria service offering an extensive and affordable menu.

Apply online by filling out the form below to take advantage of this career opportunity.

Note: Only applications submitted with a portfolio will be considered.