Photographer

Bass Pro Shops; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on merchandise

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

401k

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

Bass Pro Cares Fund

Job summary

Bass Pro Shops is seeking a Photographer to join a dynamic, agency-like team focused on enterprise-wide digital imagery. You will lead studio and location shoots, uphold color accuracy, and guide the presentation of products across digital assets.

With 5+ years in studio and location photography, you will collaborate with merchandisers and designers, perform light retouching, and help evolve our photography platform while traveling to on-site locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in studio and location product photography.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 21 years old to qualify for this position.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with merchandisers, designers, and various departments of BPS to create the best possible photographic presentations for our products.
• Facilitate correct placement of tonal values and color balance of digital images.
• Minor retouching (dust spotting, etc.) is expected to be done by the photographer.
• Determine the correct technical and aesthetic presentation for each product.
• Compose products in a way that is aesthetically pleasing as well as informational.
• Travel to on-site locations for shoots as needed.

Skills

Studio photography

Lighting control

Product photography

Color balance

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Camera software

Editing software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Photographer will join a talented, experienced and functionally diverse team that delivers a digital strategy in support of Bass Pro and its subsidiaries. This Photographer will work with a small, dedicated team in an agency environment, an expanded matrixed team, and Bass Pro counterparts to prioritize, deliver and evolve a growing and varied portfolio of digital imagery. The Photographer is responsible for the creation and quality oversight of enterprise-wide digital assets within the enterprises' photography studio. This position will continuously and strategically assess and improve the photography platform and ensure that it continues to provide value.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Collaborate with merchandisers, designers, and various departments of BPS to create the best possible photographic presentations for our products. Facilitate correct placement of tonal values and color balance of digital images. Minor retouching (dust spotting, etc.) is expected to be done by the photographer. Determine the correct technical and aesthetic presentation for each product. Compose products in a way that is aesthetically pleasing as well as informational. Conduct all assignments with proper decorum as representatives of Bass Pro Shops. Participate in the selection of locations, models, wardrobe, accessories, and props as needed. Know or learn camera software that is used in the studio and be able to operate it proficiently. Maintain acceptable production levels. All other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Degree Preferred: Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) from accredited institution OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience: 5+ years of experience of studio and location product photography. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Ongoing verification of driving eligibility will be conducted to ensure compliance with company and regulatory standards. Must be at least 21 years old to qualify for this position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY

Experienced with studio digital camera systems and supporting software. Well versed in studio and location lighting. Comprehensive experience in tabletop and product related people photography. Familiar with sporting goods and their usage. A keen eye for detail.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Some travel for on-location required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly performs computer work, walks, stands, and/or sits. Seldom/never lifts up to 50lbs.

INDEPENDENT JUDGEMENT

Performs duties within scope of general company policies, procedures, and objectives. Analyzes problems and performs needs assessments. Uses judgment in adapting broad guidelines to achieve desired result. Regular exercise of independent judgment within accepted practices. Makes recommendations that affect policies, procedures, and practices.

Full Time Benefits Summary

• Enjoy discounts on retail merchandise, our restaurants, world-class resorts and conservation attractions!
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k
• Retirement Savings
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Paid sick time
• Bass Pro Cares Fund
• And more!

Bass Pro Shops is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit your nearest location or contact us at [e-mail].

Bass Pro Shops About Bass Pro Shops

Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company. Founded in 1972 when avid young angler Johnny Morris began selling tackle out of his father’s liquor store in Springfield, Missouri, today the company provides customers with unmatched offerings spanning premier destination retail, outdoor equipment manufacturing, world-class resort destinations and more. In 2017 Bass Pro Shops joined forces with Cabela’s to create a “best-of-the-best” experience with superior products, dynamic locations and outstanding customer service. Bass Pro Shops also operates White River Marine Group, offering an unsurpassed collection of industry‑leading boat brands, and Big Cedar Lodge, America’s Premier Wilderness Resort. Under the visionary conservation leadership of Johnny Morris, Bass Pro Shops is a national leader in protecting habitat and introducing families to the outdoors and has been named by Forbes as “one of America’s Best Employers.”