Own Brand Photographer

HEB•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

H-E-B's Own Brand Partners aim to create an emotional link between the products we make and our Customers, by developing products that equal or surpass national brands--some unique to H-E-B. Our Own Brand Studio Team contributes to that goal by innovating product stories in images. As an Own Brand Photographer you'll create a variety of high-quality photos for consumer-based food packaging, internal marketing initiatives, and other department photography and needs. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to collaborate with a variety of personalities, and accept feedback with tact and professionalism? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to balance technical tasks with the creative process? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to tell a product story in images?

Requirements

A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
3+ years of experience in photography, or industry experience
Experience working with food stylists
Working knowledge of related software / equipment (e.g., Adobe Premier, Capture One, Adobe Photoshop)
Working knowledge of latest food-related photography trends
Knowledge of H-E-B OB packaging practices, ideology, and general H-E-B convention
Strong communication skills
Photography skills
Interpersonal and customer service skills
Project management skills
Time-management skills; attention to detail
Ability to collaborate
Business acumen
Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
Travel by car or plane with overnight stays
Work extended hours / sit for extended periods

Nice To Haves

Experience in studio work a plus

Responsibilities

Coordinates with Manager to create content to support Own Brand initiatives, including packaging, e-commerce, restaurants, in-Store ops, internal marketing, and advertising
Works with Manager to develop / fine-tune studio photography skills
Captures professional images that creatively consider challenges of working with food and product in all forms
Creates unique lighting and composition specific to each project
Works with a multitude of props and backgrounds to create unique photo environments to support proper brand positioning
Retouches / edits digital content post-production to support brand objectives
Maintains / operates studio equipment (e.g., camera, lights, stands)
Collaborates with / takes direction cross-functionally (e.g., Designers, Brand Mgrs, Food Stylists, Chefs, Business Dev Mgrs) to understand business needs
Adheres to shoot schedules; balances photography needs with post-production / retouching to make best use of time and resources
Upholds / enforces Own Brand processes, studio policies, and project prioritization system (Must Win, Must Do, Good Opp, Other Opp)
Maintains a current portfolio with ongoing work / training product
Stays current on industry techniques and trends
Proactively seeks feedback