Photographer

Genuine Search Group; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Search Group in Newark, NJ is seeking a hands-on Photographer / Videographer to own content production from concept through final delivery. This hybrid role involves every stage of the creative process, with in-office days four days a week and work from home on Fridays.

You will shoot premium product photography, demos, lifestyle content, and campaign assets; handle lighting, post-production, motion graphics, sound, and collaborate with Creative and Marketing teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in commercial photography, videography, or content production.
• Experience shooting studio product photography and lifestyle content.
• Strong portfolio of photography, video production, retouching, editing, and motion graphics.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud apps: Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Audition.
• Experience managing projects from pre-production through final delivery.
• Experience with AI-powered creative tools (Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT, etc.).
• Knowledge of color management, studio workflows, digital asset management, production best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Film, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shoot premium product photography that is polished, elevated, and on-brand.
• Capture product demos, lifestyle content, social videos, and campaign assets.
• Own lighting for photo and video across environments.
• Post-production including retouching, color correction, compositing, and video editing.
• Create motion graphics, animated typography, and simple graphics for video content.
• Mix sound, clean up audio, and incorporate music and effects when appropriate.
• Partner closely with Creative, Marketing and internal teams from concept through final delivery.

Skills

Studio photography

Lifestyle photography

Video production

Photo retouching

Video editing

Motion graphics

Sound editing

Lighting for photo/video

Adobe Creative Cloud

Photoshop

Lightroom

Premiere Pro

After Effects

Adobe Audition

AI-powered tools

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography/Film/Visual Communications/Graphic Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Runway

Midjourney

ChatGPT

Job description

Our client, a growing consumer appliance brand, is looking for a hands-on Photographer / Videographer to own content production from concept through final delivery. This role is ideal for someone comfortable wearing multiple hats, who takes pride in their craft, and enjoys being involved in every stage of the creative process.

This is a hybrid role in Newark, NJ (in-office 4 days a week, work from home on Fridays).

Key Responsibilities

• Shoot premium product photography that feels polished, elevated, and on-brand.
• Capture product demos, lifestyle content, social videos, and campaign assets.
• Own lighting for both photo and video, with a strong understanding of how to light products, people, and environments.
• Handle post-production, including photo retouching, color correction, compositing, and video editing.
• Create motion graphics, animated typography, and simple graphics to enhance video content.
• Mix sound, clean up audio, and incorporate music and sound effects when appropriate.
• Partner closely with Creative, Marketing, and other internal teams from concept through final delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in commercial photography, videography, or content production; CPG or consumer brand experience is preferred.
• Proven experience shooting both studio product photography and lifestyle content.
• Strong portfolio showcasing photography, video production, retouching, editing, and motion graphics.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Adobe Audition.
• Experience managing projects from pre-production through final delivery.
• Experience with AI-powered creative tools such as Adobe Firefly, Runway, Midjourney, ChatGPT, or similar platforms.
• Experience with color management, studio workflows, digital asset management, and production best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Photography, Film, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, or a related field is preferred but not required.