Commercial Product Photographer (PT)

Precisional•Redding, CA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Product Photographer is responsible for creating high-quality photographic content that accurately and professionally represents SECO products across a variety of marketing and sales channels. The position manages the photography process from product preparation and studio setup through image capture, editing, retouching, file preparation, and delivery. Working with a broad range of surveying, construction, and geospatial products, the role applies commercial photography, lighting, composition, and post-production techniques to create consistent imagery for e-commerce, websites, catalogs, digital marketing, and other customer-facing applications. The position contributes to the overall presentation of the SECO brand and helps customers clearly understand the products and their features. This is a part-time project-based position averaging approximately 15 hours per week with a flexible schedule, with work performed on-site in the SECO studio in Redding, California and will last approximately six months.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in photography, preferably commercial, product, studio, e-commerce, or related photography.
Working knowledge of DSLR or mirrorless cameras and manual camera controls.
Understanding of lighting, exposure, composition, depth of field, color, and image quality.
Experience using studio lighting or the ability to quickly develop proficiency with studio lighting equipment.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, or comparable photo editing and retouching software.
Ability to perform detailed image cleanup and retouching to produce polished commercial images.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify imperfections in product images.
Ability to produce consistent photographic results across products with different materials, textures, shapes, finishes, and colors.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage digital files and photography assets effectively.
Ability to work independently, prioritize assignments, and complete work with limited supervision.
Strong visual judgment and an understanding of professional product presentation.
Effective communication skills and the ability to receive and incorporate feedback.
Ability to work on-site at the SECO facility in Redding, California.

Nice To Haves

Experience photographing industrial, technical, construction, surveying, or other specialized products.
Experience preparing imagery for Amazon or other e-commerce platforms.
Experience creating high-resolution imagery for print catalogs and marketing materials.
Knowledge of color management and print production requirements.
Experience with background removal and advanced image masking.
Familiarity with digital asset management systems and structured image libraries.
Experience establishing or maintaining consistent visual standards across a product portfolio.
Portfolio demonstrating strong product, commercial, studio, or e-commerce photography.
Basic understanding of marketing and brand standards.
Ability to photograph products in a manner that highlights both their visual quality and functional characteristics.

Responsibilities

Photograph a variety of SECO products in a controlled studio environment.
Determine appropriate camera angles, composition, lighting, product positioning, and backgrounds to effectively present each product.
Set up and adjust studio lighting and photography equipment to achieve consistent, professional results.
Capture multiple views, details, features, and product configurations as required.
Prepare products for photography and ensure products are clean and properly positioned before image capture.
Select the strongest images from each photography session.
Perform professional post-production editing and retouching, including color correction, exposure adjustments, cropping, background cleanup or removal, dust and blemish removal, and other image enhancements.
Produce clean, consistent, publication-ready images suitable for e-commerce, digital marketing, websites, catalogs, and other commercial applications.
Prepare and export images according to required file formats, dimensions, resolutions, and color profiles.
Maintain consistent image style, scale, lighting, backgrounds, and overall presentation across the SECO product portfolio.
Organize and maintain digital image files according to established naming, storage, and file-management standards.
Work with marketing and other internal teams to understand product presentation requirements and incorporate feedback into finished imagery.
Maintain an organized and efficient photography workflow to maximize productivity within the available work schedule.
Maintain photography equipment and studio areas in an organized, clean, and professional condition.
Identify opportunities to improve photography processes, workflows, and visual consistency.
Complete photography and editing assignments within established priorities and timelines.