Sr Photographer - Photo Studio
Responsible for set-up, composition and lighting in a predetermined setting, leading to digital image capture for promotional advertising purposes. All photographs must be executed to comply with the overall creative and merchandising objectives set forth by the buying offices and creative management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Photograph Commercial Product
- Ability to shoot in studio and on location. Assist in scouting locations to determine feasibility of meeting creative and technical requirements. Responsible for directing assistants in all aspects of equipment needs and applications.
- Compose and scale product to fit provided layouts (usually blank boxes). Prepare and set up background with support from assistants and carpentry as necessary. Determine all lighting needs required for reproducible image, insuring appropriate highlight and shadow exposure, color density and tone.
- Responsible for all technical aspects of the photo shoot, but also expected to become familiar with seasonal creative requirements employed to highlight product features and presentation preferences of the Buying and Advertising divisions as well as evolving creative direction.
Ensure Photo Quality Standards
- Work with and take direction from Creative Manager in implementing and developing new styles and techniques which improve the overall quality of Kohl's photography.
- Assist in communicating new styles and techniques to other members of the fashion/product photography team.
- Develop and implement scheduling strategies that adapt to production requirements of a high volume studio while maintaining established quality standards.
- Manage and oversee the maintenance and care of photographic equipment, supplies and consumables.
- Represent the studio at merchandising and creative meetings, and to provide creative input for art directors and designers to assist with concept development.
Assist leadership team with scheduling weekly photographic team assignments.
- Assist with assigning shooting bays: Window set or standard shooting bay.
- Follow through with team to assure production completion.
- Assist with Scheduling and forecasting future freelance needs (per season). Assist in forecasting of future equipment needs.
- Monitor daily photographic production.
QUALIFICATIONS
required
- 7 years experience as a photographer in a commercial photo studio
- Degree in Photography, Advertising or Graphic Art
- Proven proficiency in multiple digital formats. Presentation of portfolio required
- Good organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain strict deadlines
- Thorough understanding of all digital format camera systems. Ability to work with strobe and continuous lighting systems
preferred
- Able to articulate conceptual ideas to production teams in order to produce tangible results
- Leadership, Motivational and team building skills
- Catalog production preferred