Role Overview: Photographer II
The Photographer II is responsible for creating our company vision through photography for our product lines. This role is perfect for someone who excels in organizational skills and process management in a high-volume, digital studio environment. In this position, you will create high-quality product photography and organize and manage photography projects to ensure timely completion. You will also implement efficient processes for photography workflow and studio operations, collaborating with other teams to meet daily photography requests and procurement needs.
We are looking for an experienced photographer with a strong background in product photography. The ideal candidate will have proven ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced digital studio, with excellent organizational and process management skills. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential, and a passion for macro photography is a plus.
If you are a self-starter who thrives in an organized, process-driven environment, we encourage you to apply for this role with Shop LC.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Department Head with training of new employees as asked
- Execute high profile shoots for Shop LC
- Assist Photographer 1 and 3 in daily tasks as asked
- Communicate equipment repairs and needs to the Department Head
- Take pictures for our web, catalog, TV and social media platforms.
- Able to capture stylized images of products such as jewelry, fashion, home dcor, beauty and more.
- Ability to skillfully take precise shots of very small objects.
- Prepare for photoshoots; Set up lighting, backdrops, style product, steam apparel, other shoot related tasks.
- Manage product shot list; Shot list preparations, image file naming, image cropping and image uploading.
- Reply to emails in a prompt manner.
- Learn the layout of our warehouse to occasionally procure and return product as needed.
- Understand deadlines and schedules in order to help prioritize product.
- Support production flow, organize and maintain sets, photographic equipment, props and studios.
- Communicate daily with various teams about procuring items.
- Help organize and prioritize task lists.
- Comply with company policies and procedures.
- Additional duties as assigned per business needs.
SKILLS OR EXPERIENCE
- 2+ years of taking pictures for various platforms (TV, web, social media, marketing and other commercial platforms)
- 2+ years of macro photography.
- Experience in Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Experience using Nikon cameras
- Experience in product styling
- Solid knowledge of studio lighting and off camera flashes
- Strong compositional skills
- Ability to capture an image that represents the product accurately with minimal photo retouching
- Proactive problem solving, both technically and creatively, with constant attention to process improvement
- Energetic, creative and detail oriented
- Organized, and process driven.
- Able to handle multiple tasks in an ever-changing fast paced environment
- Ability to work well both independently and in a team environment
- Must be open to critique and able to follow direction well
- An ambassador of our Core Value: Teamwork, Honesty, Commitment, Passion and Positive Attitude
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like
- Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one workplace to another
- Adjusting or moving objects up to 40 pounds in all directions
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
- Operating lighting and photography tools
Benefits:
- 100% Company paid, employee-only medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- 4% 401(k) matching
- Company profit sharing (twice annually)
- Up to 15 days of PTO & vacation time, maternity/paternity leave, company-covered short-term & long-term disability, paid training time, paid volunteer time, 7 paid holidays
- Corporate discounts, employee sales, Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship (for dependents going to college)
- A great work environment, where you will learn, be challenged/ supported and given projects that reflect your interests, and you can own/ take pride in!
ABOUT SHOP LC
We are an electronic retailer of jewelry and lifestyle products headquartered in Austin, Texas with a passionate team of approximately 5 Employees. Our products are sold through TV in over 80 Million homes through live 24/7 broadcasts, our website, Apps, Marketplaces, and through social media.
We are the US retailing unit and a subsidiary of Vaibhav Global Limited (VGL), a well-established and vertically integrated company, founded in India 35 years ago.
The other retailing units of VGL Group are in the UK (Shop TJC) and Germany (Shop LC, Germany). Together, all 3 businesses ship out approximately 50,000 products to their customers in the US, UK, and Germany every day. In addition, VGL Group operates offices globally in India, China, Indonesia, and Thailand.
We believe in supporting our community and protecting the environment with the purpose of Delivering Joy. Our service to the community is run through our Your Purchase Feeds program where we donate one nutritious meal for each item sold to school children in India, the US and the UK.
Your Purchase Feeds has provided over 40 million meals to date, and our mission is to distribute one million meals every day to children in need by 2031. We believe that Your Purchase Feeds provides more than just a meal: it feeds the hearts, minds, and futures of children.
We are also committed to protecting the environment by constantly working on reducing our carbon footprint and becoming net zero by 2032. Our offices in India function on solar power, and each business unit is working towards getting a LEEDS certification.
We live by and are inspired by our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Commitment, Passion, and Positive Attitude, which form the basis of every decision we make.