Photographer (Japanese Speaking) - MMC

Princess Cruises; Manila; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 580,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cabin on ship

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Princess Cruises in the Philippines invites applications for a Photographer (Japanese Speaking) - MMC. Join a world-leading cruise line and capture guests’ memories across venues aboard ships and at onboard events. This is a fixed-term contract within the Photo department.

You must be fluent in English and Japanese, with strong interpersonal skills. You’ll engage guests, promote PhotoStudio services, assist with sales, and maintain equipment and stock in a professional, brand-aligned manner.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional photography preferred, with verifiable work.
• Must provide education proof and final grades.
• Online or printed portfolio requested for interview.

Responsibilities

• Capture images of guests at events on cruise voyages.
• Maintain a high volume of well-composed, sharp photos.
• Assist guests with photo purchases and upsell opportunities.

Skills

Cruise photographer

English fluency

Japanese fluency

Customer service

Education

Photography degree

Job description

Photographer (Japanese Speaking) - MMC

Department: Photo

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Magsaysay (Philippines)

Reporting To: Asst Photo Manager

Description

By applying to this position, your application will be submitted to Magsaysay, one of Princess Cruises official Hiring Partners based in The Philippines. A recruiter from Magsaysay will contact you soon if your qualifications align with our requirements for this position.

As the world's leading cruise line, we understand that our guests have high expectations of us, and we have high expectations of our team members.

We appreciate your patience as we carefully review each candidate.

Set a course for adventure with Princess Cruises! The employer of choice in the cruise industry, our fleet of Love Boats offer exceptional facilities and extensive professional development and recreational programs for our valued teammates who hail from more than 60 countries around the globe.

An iconic brand beloved by millions, we love people who love what they do and work together to help our guests create a lifetime of wonderful memories while providing friendly, attentive and authentic service like only Princess can.

As a member of the Princess Family, you’ll enjoy a truly adventurous career with excellent incentives, unlimited opportunities for growth, and ports of call that will leave you breathless.

Key Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understands the Princess photo product, Photo operations, and services.
• Works as part of a team of Photographers attending events during cruise voyages to capture images of guests in a variety of locations, with and without backdrops and/or studio lighting.
• Consistently produces a high volume of correctly composed, posed, exposed, and focused images, meeting company standards at all times.
• Continually strives to achieve maximum possible image capture rates and sell-through targets for each event on every voyage.
• Engages with all guests in a friendly and polite manner to encourage them to have their photos taken. Guest experience is critical in the Photo department and guests must always have a fun and enjoyable experience when getting their pictures taken.
• Assists with obtaining bookings for the PhotoStudio program, by encouraging guests to review the program and services offered.
• Works, as assigned by the photo manager, in the photo gallery or photo shop, assisting guests with their photo purchases and suggesting up-sell and add-on items from retail lines or other available products and services.
• Always uses effective sales techniques as trained.
• Ensures merchandise is restocked daily and neatly presented on the selling floor.
• Promptly communicates issues regarding product quality and stock levels to management.
• Dependably organizes and maintains secure, safe, and clean stockrooms, lockers, and storage areas.
• Always works with direct supervisor to respond immediately to any service issues, escalating to management as appropriate.
• Takes accountability for protecting issued equipment and company assets as directed in policy.
• Constantly ensures that equipment is always used and maintained properly, and that any malfunctions or breakdowns are timely resolved.
• Always dresses in correct and complete company issued uniform at all times, ensuring correct placement of name badges and C.R.U.I.S.E pins
• Maintains a high standard of personal grooming at all times and ensures uniform clothing is clean and laundered appropriately and as needed.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Previous experience as a cruise photographer highly desirable.
• Degree in photography preferred, but most types of college certificates in photography are acceptable. MUST be able to provide proof of education and verifiable documentation showing what courses were completed and what the final grades were.
• Hands on experience in professional photography is preferred and must be documented and provable:

1. A website or on-line portfolio that showcases the candidates work is preferred.
2. All work MUST be verifiable as their own original work.
3. A printed portfolio (for a face-to-face interview) is preferred, and must be verifiable as the candidate’s original work.

• Language: Effective communication is a critical part of this job. Photo staff must be able to interact with guests in a positive, upbeat style and therefore they MUST BE FLUENT (or close to fluent) in English and be an effective communicator. Effective Japanese language skills are also required for this role.
• Personality: Personable communicator with outstanding social skills and a warm, friendly, and engaging personality. Ability to continuously surprise and delight guests throughout their cruise experience. Commitment to establish and maintain courteous and professional working relationships in a diverse cultural environment.

Job Benefits

Embark on a career adventure like no other! As part of the Princess Cruises team, you’ll enjoy:

• A competitive salary package.
• Your comfortable double cabin - your space to relax and recharge.
• Company-paid travel to and from the ship, so you can focus on the journey ahead.
• Access to exclusive areas and benefits onboard (depending on the rank and occupational group).
• A vibrant recreation and welfare program designed to support your well-being and work-life balance.
• Access to exceptional learning and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• The chance to travel the world, exploring exciting destinations while doing what you love.
• A welcoming, inclusive, and dynamic work environment where your contributions are valued.

Join us and become part of a global team that’s passionate about delivering unforgettable experiences—both for our guests and for one another.