Photography Intern

JOHN MORAN AUCTIONEERS•Monrovia, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position aids in the production of content creation by the photo team. Main duties relate to assisting photographers on set, locating, preparing, and queuing up property for photographers to photograph and returning it to its proper location, assist in the production of editorial content, maintaining the photo sets and photo equipment, setting up and organizing photo equipment including keeping up-to-date equipment inventories, and creating shot lists. Assists photographers on set taking note of lighting techniques, camera angles, and number of photographs in order to grow their overall knowledge of product and editorial photography. This includes but is not limited to: moving property and equipment on and off set, adjusting lighting, and other duties assigned by the photographer. Educational Component Key Tasks and Responsibilities In your role as Photography Assistant, you will be required to carry out the following: General Operations: Assist Photographers on set and help in the production of content creation. Sets up and takes down various types of photo sets: fine art, tabletop, furniture, jewelry, and editorial sets, working with photographers to ensure that all required equipment is on set. Prepare and safely move property to and from set. This includes but is not limited to: unpacking, properly assembling, unframing/reframing, and storing artwork, furniture, decorative art, and jewelry while maintaining established handling, inventory, and storage procedures Create shot lists using RFC (internal program) and Excel to locate property, organizing it by type and set, and ensure that information on property without locations is gathered and updated. Scan property as necessary to ensure locations are up to date. Travel to various locations for photo shoots (Not Common) Maintains photo equipment inventory and helps to arrange for repairs, delivering and picking up property from repair shops as needed. Technical and Administrative: Acquire and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of software including but not limited to: RFC (internal program), Excel, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop, CaptureOne , and FTP file transfer applications Acquire and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of camera and strobe systems used by the company, studio gear, backgrounds, and light modifiers. Establish and continually maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards in specialized Art handling including but not limited to: The ability to properly identify various mediums & materials in order to tailor handling accordingly ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to: Photographing property for specific sales as directed by supervisor Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.

Requirements

1-year experience working with studio photo/video equipment desired
1-year experience handling fine art or antique furniture desired
Possesses a strong desire to learn product photography
Intermediate knowledge of Excel and an understanding of database systems desired
Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite desired
Highly organized and able to complete tasks with minimal direction
Ability to perform physical tasks including: lifting, pushing, pulling items using proper lifting/moving techniques – minimum weight lifting capability of 60 lbs
The ability to safely lift and maneuver large furniture items with the appropriate furniture moving equipment, and with assistance from other staff as needed
Ability to drive and operate commercial cargo vans
Ability to utilize appropriate lifting and moving equipment (i.e., pallet jack, hand truck, etc.)
Basic PC and MAC computer skills including ability to use Microsoft Outlook
Ability to work overtime, as required, to meet auction schedule deadlines
Good communications skills, and ability to work with a variety of personalities

Responsibilities

Assist Photographers on set and help in the production of content creation.
Sets up and takes down various types of photo sets: fine art, tabletop, furniture, jewelry, and editorial sets, working with photographers to ensure that all required equipment is on set.
Prepare and safely move property to and from set. This includes but is not limited to: unpacking, properly assembling, unframing/reframing, and storing artwork, furniture, decorative art, and jewelry while maintaining established handling, inventory, and storage procedures
Create shot lists using RFC (internal program) and Excel to locate property, organizing it by type and set, and ensure that information on property without locations is gathered and updated.
Scan property as necessary to ensure locations are up to date.
Travel to various locations for photo shoots (Not Common)
Maintains photo equipment inventory and helps to arrange for repairs, delivering and picking up property from repair shops as needed.
Acquire and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of software including but not limited to: RFC (internal program), Excel, Adobe Bridge, Adobe Photoshop, CaptureOne , and FTP file transfer applications
Acquire and maintain an in-depth working knowledge of camera and strobe systems used by the company, studio gear, backgrounds, and light modifiers.
Establish and continually maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards in specialized Art handling including but not limited to: The ability to properly identify various mediums & materials in order to tailor handling accordingly
Photographing property for specific sales as directed by supervisor
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by Supervisor.