Automotive Photographer

SolutionWorks • Tulsa, OK

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About The Position

The Automotive Photographer is primarily responsible for photographing vehicle inventory for online sale and merchandising. The role produces consistent, high-quality images across a high volume of vehicles while following established photography, staging, and inventory processes. Photography includes vehicle positioning, standardized photo sequences, lighting and reflections, interior and exterior angles, feature photography, and accurately associating images with the correct vehicle and VIN.

The position also includes preparing vehicles for photography and occasionally assisting the detailing team when operational needs require it. Photography remains the primary responsibility. The role involves moving and staging vehicles, maintaining organized photography and staging areas, and working outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

• Previous professional automotive vehicle photography experience is required.
• Demonstrated ability to produce consistent, high-quality automotive images in a high-volume environment.
• Strong understanding of vehicle positioning, lighting, reflections, angles, framing, and automotive presentation.
• Experience following standardized vehicle photo sequences and inventory processes.
• Comfort using smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and vehicle inventory or merchandising applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to recognize when a vehicle is not presentation-ready.
• Ability to work independently, organize a daily workload, and maintain productivity without constant supervision.
• Willingness to assist with vehicle preparation and detailing when needed.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to perform physical duties associated with vehicle preparation, including standing, bending, reaching, and working around vehicles for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Experience photographing inventory in a dealership, used-car operation, automotive auction, reconditioning center, body shop, or automotive merchandising environment is strongly preferred.
• Previous automotive detailing or vehicle-preparation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Photograph vehicles for online inventory listings using consistent angles, lighting, backgrounds, and presentation standards.
• Capture required exterior, interior, wheel, dashboard, feature, equipment, and condition photos.
• Position and stage vehicles for consistent, professional-looking photography.
• Follow established photo sequences and vehicle merchandising standards across inventory.
• Review photographs for clarity, framing, lighting, reflections, vehicle positioning, and overall presentation.
• Accurately associate photographs with the correct vehicle and VIN.
• Use smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, and vehicle inventory or merchandising applications as required.
• Manage a daily photography workload while maintaining productivity and image quality.
• Identify vehicles that are not photo-ready and take appropriate steps to have them prepared.
• Move and stage vehicles safely and efficiently at designated photography locations.
• Maintain an organized photography and vehicle staging area.
• Assist with vehicle preparation as needed, including addressing minor appearance issues affecting photography.
• When operationally required, assist the detailing team with washing, drying, vacuuming, cleaning windows, dressing tires, and other vehicle appearance services.
• Safely use detailing chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Help maintain clean and organized vehicle preparation and staging areas.
• Support detailing during increased volume or as needed, while keeping photography as the primary responsibility.

What This Job Offers

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