E-Commerce Digital Photographer

Position: Full-Time E-Commerce Digital Photographer

Location: Johnston HQ, IA

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# of Openings: 1

Goodwill of Central Iowa is looking for an E-Commerce Digital Photographer to provide outstanding service using our values of love, kindness, and respect.

Goodwill of Central Iowa’s (GCI) values of love, kindness, and respect guide our work. The E-Commerce Photographer provides excellent service by photographing and uploading digital images of collectible or valuable donated goods for online listing on various platforms.

• A competitive retail industry compensation package – $16 – $18.50/hour dependent upon relevant years of experience.
• PTO increases after 1 year, 2 years, and 4 years!

• Efficiently and effectively identify key visual aspects important in the sale of trending, valuable, or collectible donated goods.
• Capture quality digital images using product photography guidelines to meet and improve productivity and revenue goals.
• Style and merchandise items to be photographed using supports, mannequins, or other staging equipment.
• Photograph, organize, and upload product layouts including front and back photos, close‑up details, flaws, certifications, and selling features such as brand logos, signatures, or important identifiers.
• Upload digital images to assigned online sales platforms according to platform requirements through GCI processes and/or policies within defined department goals.
• Keep work area organized and clean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must have a high‑school diploma or be currently enrolled, or a minimum of 2 years of any combination of military service, high‑school, or related full‑time paid employment.
• Experience and working knowledge of antiques, collectibles, and jewelry preferred.
• Proficiency in using current digital photography cameras, equipment, and technology.
• Proficiency in photography lighting and photo editing techniques.
• Must be able to take high‑quality photos quickly and accurately.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to perform basic math.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team effectively and flexibly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems, and meet goals.
• Ability to use a computer or electronic handheld device to enter or retrieve data.
• Safely uses equipment such as a conveyor, wheeled cart, or rolling tubs.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and dependent adult and child abuse background check.

• Ability to occasionally carry, lift, push or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to consistently carry, lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of stationary work at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to remain physically active to navigate work area for extended periods of time.
• Must have visual acuity to identify and photograph selected donations.
• Ability to repetitively use fingers and hands to operate a digital camera, grasp, feel, and move objects.

• Variant work environment temperature.

Goodwill of Central Iowa and our affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers (EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability) and E-Verify Participants.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.