Architectural Photographer - Houston, TX

CoStar

About The Position

CoStar Group offers an expansive set of global real estate information platforms as well as heavily trafficked real estate marketplaces such as Apartments.com, Homes.com, and LoopNet.com. 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. Residential renters and homebuyers and commercial real estate owners, investors, and agents rely on CoStar to provide high-quality media to market their properties and to learn about opportunities. With 24 million people visiting CoStar’s websites each month, every day your media will drive transactions.

Requirements

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)
A 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, IE: 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage: Medical / Vision / Dental / Prescription Drug
Life, legal, and supplementary insurance
Virtual and in person mental health counseling services for individuals and family
Commuter and parking benefits
401(K) retirement plan with matching contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
On-site fitness center and/or reimbursed fitness center membership costs (location dependent), with yoga studio, Pelotons, personal training, group exercise classes
Access to CoStar Group’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Employee Resource Groups
Complimentary gourmet coffee, tea, hot chocolate, fresh fruit, and other healthy snacks