Photographer

Horizon Hobby•Ontario, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry, celebrating 40 years in 2025! We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring a photographer for our California Office! This is a full-time, on-site position at our Ontario, CA location. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Typical pay for this position is $70,000- $85,000 annually. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected. This position may also be eligible for a bonus not included in the base pay range. 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.