Automotive & Dealership Inventory Photographer

Celebration Chevrolet • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

Celebration Chevrolet is seeking a detail-oriented, self-motivated Automotive & Dealership Inventory Photographer to manage its visual merchandising and digital showroom on a full-time basis. The photographer captures high-quality images and video of new and pre-owned vehicle inventory to attract online buyers and drive showroom traffic. The role also documents dealership activities, promotional events, facility features, parts and service highlights, and staff headshots for the dealership’s website, social media, and advertising campaigns.

The position includes photographing, editing, and publishing vehicle media; maintaining accurate and high-quality online inventory listings; and providing general photography and short-form video support to the marketing team. The photographer works independently in a fast-paced retail environment and must be able to move around the dealership lot and work outdoors in seasonal weather.

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• At least 1 year of photography experience.
• Proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless camera systems, wide-angle and prime lenses, and mobile capture rigs.
• Practical knowledge of photo-editing software, including Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Ability to work outdoors in seasonal weather conditions.
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, and walk across large dealership lots throughout the day.
• High attention to detail, efficient time management, and ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail environment.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive, commercial product, or real estate photography experience.
• Familiarity with inventory syndication platforms or automotive software such as vAuto, DealerConnect, or HomeNet.

Responsibilities

• Photograph and document new, certified pre-owned, and used vehicles promptly after delivery and reconditioning.
• Follow dealership photo sequence standards, including exterior angles, wheels, interior, infotainment, rear seating, cargo or bed, odometer, engine, and feature-specific close-ups.
• Capture 360-degree exterior walkarounds and interior virtual tours using dealership software or turntables.
• Stage vehicles consistently by selecting clean backgrounds, aligning steering wheels, adjusting seat positions, and staging digital displays.
• Perform minor vehicle staging preparation, such as wiping water spots, adjusting window stickers, and removing protective plastics.
• Edit, color-correct, crop, and optimize photos using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, or automotive inventory apps.
• Upload processed media to the DMS, website CMS, and third-party sales platforms within targeted 24–48-hour turnaround windows after vehicle frontline readiness.
• Audit online inventory listings daily and resolve missing, outdated, or low-quality photos.
• Take professional headshots and team photos for newly onboarded staff and sales representatives.
• Photograph service bays, parts department displays, customer lounges, and facility updates.
• Cover dealership-sponsored community events, holiday promotions, sales events, and vehicle delivery moments for social media marketing.
• Assist the marketing team with short-form vertical videos for Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts featuring new arrivals or inventory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed