Studio Photographer

Description

Are you a talented Digital Photography Retoucher proficient in color correction, image enhancement, and retouching? Set your sights on our photography department at Heritage Auctions, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. Heritage Auctions is the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Entertainment, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more. 

Heritage Auctions, a well-established auction house with over 30 years of longevity, is expanding our Dallas photo studio to meet our business needs.

SUMMARY: Responsible for photographing products for the internet and auction catalogs in a high-volume and fast-paced environment. Candidates must submit a portfolio or examples of their work demonstrating a working knowledge of photography, including lighting, composition, and aesthetics, to be considered.

 LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane 

BENEFITS: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 
• Paid time off 
• 401k savings plans 
• Daily Pay: Access your pay when you need it! 

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Photograph tabletop collectibles, handbags, comics, jerseys, and more that meet the expectations for our weekly internet sales, auction catalogs, ads, and magazines.
• Transition frequently between multiple studio roles/functions as the work requirements demand.
• Individuals must have a well-developed skill set to understand photo direction with the ability to execute lighting requirements quickly and effectively.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A photography education with a Fine Art or Technical degree or the equivalent in practical on-the-job educational experience is required.
• 7+ years of experience in a professional commercial photography studio, including high-end, high-volume, hard lines retail, eCommerce, or advertising studio environment, is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work as a team in a creative group environment, work independently, and be self-motivated as needed
• Must be able to follow layouts and written photo directions with great attention to detail
• Proficiency in Mac-based image capture software using Capture One Pro and Adobe Photoshop
• Good verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Be able to stand and/or walk during shifts and occasionally lift and move up to 50lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Individuals must be able to work in a high-volume catalog environment with extremely fast turnaround times. 
• Must be available to work some overtime and/or weekends with the ability to maintain an established work schedule. 

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE