Product Photographer Banbury, England
Job description
First Line is currently looking for a self-motivated full-time (Mon-Fri) Product Photographer. As First Line’s sole photographer you will be responsible for taking, organising and managing all of First Line’s required digital product and marketing images.
Key Responsibility Tasks will include:
1. Product Images – Each month, professionally photograph First Line’s latest New to Range Products to our required high-res image standards. This means taking multiple 2D images and/or 360-degree images depending on the product range using the technology supplied. Periodically you will need to also retake any images as requested by the Product Team. All product images will need to be enhanced or cleaned up using Adobe Photoshop or similar software before being released.
2. Marketing Images – To professionally photograph First Line’s required digital marketing images within in the deadlines set by the Marketing dept. Guidelines for the images will be set by the Marketing dept in cosulation with the successful applicant. These images may also need to be enhanced or cleaned up using Adobe Photoshop or similar software before being released back to the Marketing Dept.
3. Image Database – Manage First Line’s internal image catalogue. This entails ensuring all images are catalogued corrected and are easily obtainable by authorised staff.
4. Other – The role will also include other reasonable duties to support First Line’s image requirements.
Candidate Skills and Experience
The successful candidate would ideally be able to show that they have the following skills and/or experience:
· Proven image portfolio of photos taken with DLSR (either professionally or as a hobby/interest)
· Experience of knowledge of regulating camera’s apertures, shutter speeds and focus based on film type, film speed, field depth and lighting.
· Using specialised photographic techniques and materials.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· Ability to use Microsoft software such as Outlook and Excel.
· Be self-motivated as the job involves working alone most of the time. However, at the same time, having the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, such as marketing, product development, and catalogue departments to ensure all work is completed on-time.
While not essential to the successful candidate’s application as these could be taught on the job, a demonstration of the following skills and/or experience would also be highly desirable:
· Retouching, resizing and enhancing images as needed using Photoshop or other photography software. This may include having to redraw some product technical line images to First Line standards.
· Knowledge and experience of working with 360 Images.
· Knowledge of industry trends and developments, and the ability to stay current with new product image techniques and technologies.
All cameras and technology required to complete the role will be supplied by First Line Ltd.
Salary is negotiable based on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,833.03-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Banbury: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Photography: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
