Photographer

Quad/Graphics; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription, dental and visi

401(k) retirement savings

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Quad/Graphics is seeking a photographer to perform in-studio and on-location shoots, collaborating with clients and internal teams to define project scope and provide creative input. You will ensure lighting and composition align with brand standards and deliver high-quality digital images for various channels.

The role requires a portfolio demonstrating diverse commercial photography skills, plus experience with lighting, color correction, and post-processing using industry tools.

Qualifications

• Associate or Trade School Degree in Photography, Media, Design, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Business Management or equivalent work experience
• Minimum 2-year photo or production assisting experience in a commercial/high-end photography environment
• A working portfolio of demonstrable photography skills and abilities is required

Responsibilities

• Performing in-studio and on-location photography
• Attending internal pre-production meetings and meeting with the client to determine scope and offer solutions
• Exhibiting a well-developed skill set to meet brand and lighting requirements
• Understanding art direction, reading layouts and sketches
• Determining lighting, setup, composition, backgrounds and props
• Judging and correcting digital files for color, contrast and background
• Critically evaluating images while remaining objective

Skills

Photography

Teamwork

Communication

Lighting techniques

Color correction

Image evaluation

Macintosh

MS Office

Adobe suite knowledge

Education

Associate/Trade School degree in Photography or related field

Tools

CaptureOne

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Bridge

Acrobat

MS Office

InDesign

Job description

As a global marketing experience company, Quad’s goal is to help our clients win every day. We use our data-driven integrated marketing and manufacturing platform to streamline solutions for our clients, reduce friction and enhance their marketing spend effectiveness. We’ve built a rich legacy by believing in our people, allowing them to act like owners and to take charge of their own success. Whether an operator, sales rep, a graphic artist or a clinician, we’re all driven to perform at our best— for ourselves and our clients. At our core, we’re a company that believes we can always create a better way.

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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