Photographer

Horizon Hobby•Ontario, CA

2d•$70,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Photographer plays an essential role in communicating the excitement of the radio control hobby through images that reach a worldwide audience of RC enthusiasts. In the studio and on location, you’ll use your skills to capture the realism and performance of detailed scale vehicles, plus a wide variety of other products and accessories. You’ll also travel to events across the country to document the thrills of competition and the camaraderie of the RC lifestyle.

Requirements

3-5 years’ experience in studio/photo industry.
Proficiency using DSLR or professional style mirrorless cameras.
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required, including Photoshop, Lightroom and Premier
Knowledge of natural lighting, indoor and studio lighting techniques.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Product photography experience is a plus.
Experience with Adobe After Effects is a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure that imagery output exceeds industry standards and expectations.
Schedule and coordinate product lifestyle photo shoots with models, RC drivers
Take responsibility for all aspects of the technical, aesthetic, and production requirements of a photoshoot.
Meet deadlines and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
Scout possible photo shoot locations.
Be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly when needed.
Collaborate with product development, brand management, and graphic designers.
Oversee brand standards, lighting technique, and image quality.
Organize and tag images in Digital Asset Management System.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs to photo equipment.
Light video editing – working with raw video footage to cut, trim and sequence footage into polished videos.