Associate Photographer

Creative Co-Op, Inc. () is a leading importer and distributor of gift and home decorative accessories. We work with over 15,000 boutique specialty stores in North America, Fortune 500 national retailers, and major eCommerce partners. Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the company has hundreds of employees globally with offices and showrooms in Portland, Atlanta, Dallas, Las Vegas, and China.

Creative Co-Op is the cornerstone division of Regent Holding Company, whose global brands also include Illume (), based in Ikast, Denmark. Regent’s growth is backed by Freeman Spogli & Co. (), a leading private equity firm dedicated to investing in the consumer and distribution sectors.

We are looking for dedicated, high-energy, creative individuals who want to join an industry leader undergoing rapid growth and expansion. We look for people who embody an entrepreneurial spirit and are drawn to our Core Values:

• Think First – We validate gut instincts with facts.
• Act The Right Way – Our integrity has been built over decades and can be lost in seconds.
• Care About More Than Yourself – We are passionate. We show that passion through a fierce commitment to our customers and colleagues.
• Embrace Evolution – We are hungry for improvement and never satisfied with the status quo.

With a strong technical skill set and an eye for what looks good, the Associate Photographer will execute imagery for the product catalog to ensure assets are on brand, on strategy & relevant, working under the direction of the Creative Services Manager. This role is a key collaborator, partnering with all pre- and post-production teams. This role requires the ability to understand our photography standards and quality expectations and execute on them consistently.

Incredible focus, speed, and the ability to pivot quickly due to ever-changing business needs and a sense of urgency are required.

• Execute high-quality, technically precise product photography efficiently for use across
  multiple mediums
• Learn and perform all aspects of a photography shoot, including lighting, editing, and file management.
• Manage the editing, clipping, color correction, etc. internally and with third-party services.
• Meet daily production goals with speed and consistency, adhering to imagery standards as noted in the retailer partner style guides.
• Understand our photography standards and quality expectations, and execute on them consistently to create compelling imagery.
• Load images into Salsify (our PIM/DAM), following established file naming and routing protocols.
• Partner with merchandising and product teams on the prioritization of products and availability of samples for photoshoots.
• Monitor and action studio shot lists to ensure proper prioritization of items - raise flags when in jeopardy and be solution-oriented.
• Stay abreast of the latest trends and work to identify any challenges in the workflow while suggesting long-term improvements.
• Work with cross-functional partners to identify product features, ensuring that the proper usage of the product is conveyed and that the preferred angles are photographed.
• Assist the Creative Services Manager in daily tasks and special projects as needed, including on set during production and set-up.

Education:

BFA in Photography, Videography, or Graphic Design

• Our ideal candidate has at least 1 year of experience in addition to a BFA degree. Candidates without
  a BFA may still be considered if they have at least 2-3 years of experience.
• Must be proficient with DSLR cameras.
• Knowledge of appropriate lighting techniques and how to best showcase products (strobes,
  monolights, etc.).
• Prior product photography experience, including experience in the gift and…