Photographer

Quad; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Additional benefits

Job summary

Quad is seeking a photographer to shoot in-studio and on location, collaborating with clients and internal teams to define project scope and offer creative input.

You will apply brand lighting standards, compose scenes, select backgrounds and props, and deliver color-accurate edits. A portfolio and 2+ years in commercial photography are required. Quad offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate or Trade School Degree in Photography, Media, Design, Visual Arts, Business Management or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years photo or production assisting experience in a commercial, high-volume, digital photography environment
• Portfolio of demonstrable photography skills required

Responsibilities

• Performing in-studio and on-location photography
• Attending internal pre-production meetings and meeting with the client to determine scope of projects and offering solutions and creative input
• Exhibiting a well-developed skill set and the ability to deliver photography where brand and lighting requirements need to be quickly and effectively attained
• Understanding art direction, reading layouts and sketches
• Determining lighting requirements, setup, composition, backgrounds and props for shooting
• Judging and correcting digital files for color, contrast, balance, and background
• Critically evaluating images while remaining objective

Skills

Product & people photography

Teamwork & collaboration

Lighting techniques

Communication (verbal & written)

Mac platform proficiency

Education

Associate/Trade School in Photography or related field

Tools

CaptureOne

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Bridge

Acrobat

Final Cut Pro

Adobe Premiere

Illustrator

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Performing in-studio and on-location photography
• Attending internal pre-production meetings and meeting with the client to determine scope of projects and offering solutions and creative input
• Exhibiting a well-developed skill set and the ability to deliver photography where brand and lighting requirements need to be quickly and effectively attained
• Understanding art direction, "reading" layouts and sketches
• Determining necessary lighting requirements, set up, composition, background & prop choices, as well as any additional shooting specifications
• Judging and correcting digital files for color, contrast, balance, and background
• Critically evaluating images while remaining objective

Job Requirements

Education: Associate or Trade School Degree in Photography, Media, Design, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Business Management or equivalent work experience

Experience: Minimum 2-year photo or production assisting experience in a commercial, high-end, high-volume, digital photography catalog, retail, e-Commerce or advertising studio photography environment A working portfolio of demonstrable photography skills and abilities is required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience photographing product and people
• Ability to work as a team member in a creative group environment and also to work solo and be self-driven, when necessary
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding and working knowledge of still photography techniques, principles, equipment, and lighting techniques for commercial photography
• Experience with evaluation of photography for reproduction in print and electronic media (web images)
• Proficiency with Apple Macintosh computer platform/software
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software: Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Experience with CaptureOne, Adobe Photoshop, MS Office, Adobe Lightroom, Bridge, Acrobat, In
• Design, Illustrator, Final Cut (Mac) and Adobe Premier
• Working experience with photography equipment, cameras, computers, lighting and grip equipment, basic mechanical, hand and power tool knowledge

We offer comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement savings, paid time off, holidays and additional benefits.

Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a place of belonging - a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

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