Photographer, Vault

Collectors; New Castle (DE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid vacation

Holiday pay

Employee discounts

Flexible hours

Job summary

Collectors in New Castle, DE is hiring a Photographer to join the Collectors Vault team. You will photograph and edit inventory for online listings in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with Inventory, Editorial, and Sales & Revenue to ensure timely, high-quality assets.

The role requires 3+ years of photography, proficiency in Photoshop, Camera Raw, Lightroom and/or Bridge, and the ability to work with Nikon and Canon gear.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of photography experience.
• 2+ years of Photoshop, Camera Raw, Lightroom and/or Bridge experience.
• Must be able to work with multiple photography brand equipment (Nikon and Canon).
• Ability to learn and utilize other third-party photography software.
• Ability to work interdependently with team members and independently for individual work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deal with complex issues in a fast-paced setting.
• General knowledge of studio equipment, such as lighting, backdrops, camera transmitters and receivers.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and edit inventory for online listings in a high-paced environment.
• Apply proper presets to images and save as PSD and JPEG files.
• Upload images to the admin website in the required order.
• Archive final images in Google Drive and organize by auction folder.

Skills

Photography

Photo editing

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Camera Raw

Lightroom

Bridge

Nikon cameras

Job description

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault, and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible trading cards, autographs, comic books, coins, video games, event tickets, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, Beckett, SGC, and Card Ladder.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 3000 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana, California and offices in New Jersey, Texas, Florida, Japan, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Canada, Mexico, Germany, the UK, and France.

As part of our interview process, we request that candidates have their cameras on during video interviews. This helps foster meaningful conversation and allows us to create an experience that closely resembles our standard working environment. Certain interview steps may take place by phone. For remote roles, and at our discretion, candidates may be asked to participate in an on-site interview as part of the final stages of the process.

We understand there may be occasional circumstances requiring accommodation and are happy to discuss them as needed. Your recruiter will be able to clarify expectations and answer any questions you have.

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.

Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, Goldin, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show.

Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.

We are hiring a Photographer to join the Collectors Vault team. As a member of the photography team, you will be responsible for photographing the inventory that will be listed for sale online. Your primary goal is to photograph and edit in a high‑paced work environment while being accurate and efficient to produce high quality work to meet tight deadlines. You will work independently and interdependently with the rest of the team and surrounding departments such as Inventory, Editorial, and Sales & Revenue to ensure the operation is completed properly.

This role is based in New Castle, DE and reports to the General Manager. The schedule for this role will be Sunday‑Wednesday or Wednesday‑Saturday or M,T,Th,F from 7am-5:30pm.

What You’ll Do

• Photographing - Ensure all items are photographed and/or scanned using work instruction guide in priority order respective to the auction schedule. Taking proper care to ensure the integrity of all products - using gloves for jewelry, being careful when removing old documents, wiping down dust on frames, etc. Image files are to be coded by respective serial/ID number to ensure all items’ images are uploaded and archived accurately.
• Editing - Apply proper presets to all images to visually enhance image quality. Silhouette each background in Photoshop/Camera Raw and save all images as PSD and JPEG files.
• Uploading - All images are to be uploaded onto the admin website in a specific order to be synonymous with alike items.
• Archiving - All images (RAW and final) must be uploaded and archived in Google Drive for access to refer back if necessary. All final images will be saved onto your desktop and are to be archived to Google Drive once the auction has come to a close. All final images in Google Drive must be organized into the corresponding auction folder for our Creative and Content teams to use for promotions and social media.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of photography experience.
• 2+ years of Photoshop, Camera Raw, Lightroom and/or Bridge experience.
• Must be able to work with multiple photography brand equipment i.e. Nikon and Canon cameras.
• Ability to learn and utilize other third‑party photography software.
• Ability to work interdependently with team members and independently for individual work.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to deal with complex issues in a fast‑paced setting.
• General knowledge of studio equipment, such as lighting, backdrops, camera transmitters and receivers.

Hourly Range:

The hourly range for this position is $18-$20. Entry level operations positions generally start at an hourly rate of $17. Actual compensation in this range will be based on a variety of non‑discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience, and skill set.

Reasons To Join Us

• Health Insurance: All full-time employees are eligible to enroll in Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Additional Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for fertility, commuter, and educational assistance benefits.
• 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
• Vacation: All full-time employees are eligible for paid vacation
• Holiday Pay: All regular, full-time employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
• Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
• Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs

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