Jr. Photographer

Acker Auction; Lumbrook (DE); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off & holidays

Employee wine discounts

Job summary

Acker is the world’s leading fine wine auction house established in 1820, based in Newark, Delaware. The Junior Photographer will shoot high volumes of fine wines for catalogs, the website, and marketing, and work closely with the sales team to ensure top-quality images.

Strong attention to detail, color accuracy, and lighting are essential, along with a portfolio and 2+ years of product photography experience. Proficiency in Lightroom and Photoshop is required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of product or studio photography experience preferred.
• Portfolio of prior work required; product or still-life work strongly preferred.
• Interest in fine wine a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Photograph a high volume of fine wines and spirits for auction catalogs, the website, and marketing.
• Capture label condition, capsules, fill levels, and corks with accurate color and exposure.
• Compose and stage product shots based on direction from auction and wine specialists.
• Set up and adjust lighting, color balance, and exposure for consistency across sales.
• Handle rare bottles with care when moving, staging, and returning to inventory.
• Edit, crop, retouch, and color-correct images in Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Name, archive, and organize image files to match lots and inventory records.
• Coordinate with warehouse and auction teams to meet catalog deadlines.
• Meet tight deadlines and turnaround times, especially during peak periods.

Skills

Product photography

Lighting

Adobe Lightroom

Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Description

Join the world’s largest fine and rare wine auction house, established in 1820.

The Junior Photographer will produce high-quality images of the fine and rare wines and spirits that pass through Acker’s auctions and retail inventory. Based in Acker’s temperature-controlled wine warehouse in Newark, Delaware, this role focuses on high-volume product photography for auction catalogs, the website, and marketing, working closely with Acker’s sales team. It is ideal for a detail-oriented photographer looking to sharpen their craft while gaining hands-on exposure to some of the world’s most sought-after bottles.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Fine Wine Photography

• Photograph a high volume of fine and rare wines and spirits for auction catalogs, the website, and marketing, from single bottles to large formats and mixed lots.
• Capture the details collectors and specialists rely on, including label condition, capsules, fill levels, and corks, with accurate color and exposure.
• Compose and stage product shots based on direction from Acker’s auction and fine wine specialists.
• Set up and adjust lighting, color balance, and exposure to keep images consistent across each sale.
• Handle rare and high-value bottles with care when moving, staging, and returning them to inventory.

Post-Production & Asset Management

• Edit, crop, retouch, and color-correct images in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, working with others to maintain house standards.
• Name, archive, and organize image files across Acker’s internal systems so every image is matched to the correct lot and inventory record.
• Coordinate with the warehouse and auction teams to keep photography on schedule for catalog deadlines.
• Meet tight deadlines and turnaround times, especially during peak auction periods.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Requirements

Required Skills

• Strong command of product photography technique, lighting, and camera equipment.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Lightroom and Photoshop) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently at high volume without sacrificing image quality.
• Clear communication and the ability to take direction and work as part of a team.

Education and Experience

• 2 or more years of product or studio photography experience preferred.
• Portfolio of prior work required; product or still-life work strongly preferred.
• Interest in fine wine a plus but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to frequently push, pull, kneel, squat, bend, stand, and reach.
• Stand for extended periods while shooting.
• Ability to regularly lift and move 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Temperature-controlled warehouse and wine cellar environment.

ABOUT ACKER

Established in 1820, Acker is America’s oldest and most respected wine merchant and the world’s leading fine wine auction house. Now in its third century, Acker stands as the global destination for collectors, enthusiasts, and investors seeking the finest wines and spirits, with an unparalleled reputation for integrity, expertise, and exceptional service.

From its origins as a family-owned shop in New York City, Acker has grown into a worldwide network with offices in Hong Kong and London, a presence in more than twenty cities across the globe, and further expansion on the horizon. The company hosts live and online auctions year-round, giving clients continuous access to the most coveted bottles from the world’s greatest cellars.

Beyond auctions, Acker offers a full suite of fine wine services including retail sourcing, cellar management and appraisals, investment advisement, bespoke events and tastings, wine excursions, and a world-class wine club, creating a true one-stop destination for the global fine wine community.

A pioneer in international expansion, Acker was the first wine auction house to hold a sale in Asia in 2008, just ten years after its inaugural auction in New York. Today, Acker holds live auctions in the United States, Hong Kong, Switzerland, and Singapore. Having surpassed US $2 billion in lifetime auction sales, Acker continues to set world records while remaining true to the same principles that have defined it since 1820: expertise, authenticity, and an enduring passion for the world’s greatest wines.

WHAT ACKER OFFERS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer contribution
• Generous paid time off and a robust paid holiday schedule
• Exclusive employee wine discounts, plus additional perks

The Acker Group of Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation for disability is provided to applicants and employees in accordance with applicable law.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.