Associate Research Photographer, Stuttgart - Costar; M​/W​/D

Associate Research Photographer, Stuttgart (M/W/D)

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real‑estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. The company is listed in the S&P 500 and aims to digitise the real‑estate market worldwide.

As an Associate Research Photographer you will support the in‑depth understanding of the commercial real‑estate market in Stuttgart and surrounding regions. The position is offered on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract basis and the successful candidate will be remotely managed by a Photography Manager.

• Drive or walk assigned submarkets and core territories to collect imagery, property information, and market updates.
• Identify new availabilities, missing inventory, construction updates, and required image updates within assigned territories.
• Capture high‑quality exterior property images and collect visible building information for commercial properties, including for‑lease and for‑sale signage.
• Collect basic property attribute data in front of targeted buildings (address, building type, number of stories, building size, occupant information, and other key observable details).(1)
• Cross‑check new leads against the existing CoStar database and elevate potential new or updated information when required.
• Gather building and contact data where available and submit findings into the Field Research App.
• Help create and update building footprints and geocodes using CoStar field‑mapping tools, following training and internal guidance.
• Use Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop for basic post‑processing of digital images in line with CoStar quality standards.
• Associate assigned tenant locations to properties and photograph tenant spaces where required.
• Follow daily Research procedures, including regular communication with the Photography Manager, accurate logging of working time, and providing clear production updates.
• Upload collected data and images on the same day where possible, ensuring accurate and timely submission.
• Photograph and capture imagery on assigned properties each day based on targets and priorities set by the manager.
• Visually scan commercial properties in assigned submarkets while driving or walking to identify potential leasing and sale signs and support lead‑generation projects.
• Support drone‑based imagery capture where trained, licensed, and approved, following all local regulations and CoStar safety procedures.
• Communicate professionally with property managers, customers, and internal teams by phone, email, and in person when required.
• Follow CoStar safety standards and promptly report any field‑safety concerns.
• Maintain camera equipment, drone gear, and other assigned tools in good working order.
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner while working in the field.
• Participate in regular team calls, training sessions, and updates with Photography and Research teams.
• Support Research participation at occasional trade functions or market‑related events where required.

• Full local driving licence is essential; a clean driving record is preferred.
• Good written and spoken communication skills in German and English.
• Developing technical knowledge of digital photography and the ability to capture clear, well‑composed images.
• Basic experience with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Photography education, training, or relevant practical experience is preferred.
• Interest in commercial real‑estate, urban environments, architecture, property research, or field‑based work.
• Basic knowledge of Mac OS, Microsoft Office, and internet‑based applications.
• Photography portfolio preferred (property, architecture, street, landscape, or urban imagery).
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow daily instructions, complete assigned work, and provide timely updates.
• Flexible and open to learning new systems, processes, and field‑research methods.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territories and occasionally support field projects elsewhere.
• Drone experience and a valid European A2 drone licence are desirable.
• Ability to learn commercial real‑estate terminology, mapping tools, and CoStar data‑collection processes.
• Comfortabl…