Architectural Photographer - Houston, TX

Architectural Photographer – Houston, TX

CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. We have been living and breathing the world of real estate information and online marketplaces for over 35 years, giving us the perspective to create truly unique and valuable offerings to our customers.

CoStar delivers real-time, verified real estate data and media that helps clients confidently spot great opportunities and make smart decisions. By combining the power of CoStar’s independent research organization – the industry’s largest – with global data delivery, software, and application solutions, clients can act on opportunities with confidence. We are now looking for an Architectural Photographer who will create high quality, creative photos and videos using DSLR cameras, drones, gimbals and other state‑of‑the‑art equipment.

• Use your architectural photography expertise to produce interior and exterior media of multifamily, office, industrial, and retail properties.
• Create compelling exterior media for residential local neighborhoods, parks, and schools.
• Use a variety of tools to create visually appealing media including professional‑grade cameras, tilt‑shift lenses, drones, gimbals, sliders, 3D tour cameras, and others.
• Travel may be required up to a week per month or as determined by the business need.
• Utilize time of day, season, location and your expertise in photography to determine when and how to best photograph assignments.
• Edit all photography and video in a timely fashion resulting in a completed project.
• Professional and effective communication with clients during all aspects of media shoots including scheduling, set up and on‑site interactions.
• Continued learning and development of your craft, including staying up to date on new techniques and technology.

• Demonstrable practical experience as a professional Real Estate Photographer or Architectural Photographer or similar.
• Portfolio Review:
  Submit your portfolio of photos and videos which will include a selection of architectural, real estate, and exterior lifestyle media (exterior and interior photographs, videos, and drone media required).
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited organization, coupled with 4+ years professional real estate photography and videography experience.
• Full understanding of manual camera settings and lighting.
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, e.g., Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro.
• Experience using MAC OS and MS Office.
• Be an experienced Drone Photographer with a FAA Part 107 License/Certification obtained within 30 days of offer.
• Must lift, carry, and maneuver equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Permanent US work authorization.
• Must be able to rent a car for company travel.
• Must be able to drive for extended periods of time up to 2 hours.
• Must be able to occasionally be available for night and/or weekend projects.
• Candidates must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Satisfactory completion of a Driving Record/Driving Abstract check prior to start.

• Enjoys challenges of photographing buildings and neighborhoods in both suburban and city environments, understands the challenges and works to find creative solutions.
• Strong relationship‑building skills; ability to develop strong personal relationships with key contacts at assigned companies.
• Flexible and adaptable with excellent multi‑tasking and time‑management skills.
• Used to working in fast‑paced environment.
• Experience of commercial drone photography is desirable.
• Ability to capture and edit beautiful interior and exterior property videos and photography.
• Full understanding of best practices for Architectural Photography, demonstrating artistic vision and creativity.

When you join CoStar Group, you’ll experience a collaborative and innovative culture. Our benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision, Dental, Prescription Drug), life, legal and supplementary insurance; virtual and in‑person mental health counseling; commuter…