Product Photography Assistant - Part time

Sweetwater Sound • Fort Wayne, IN

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Sweetwater, the nation's #1 online retailer of musical instruments and pro audio gear, is looking for a part-time Photography Assistant to join our Product Photography team. This position requires a knowledge of DSLR cameras. Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus but not required. A typical shift will be Monday - Friday and include staging products to be showcased on Sweetwater's website. Our ideal candidate has an understanding of music products and interested in learning more about the product photography field. We function best as a unified team, so relocation to our state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne, IN is required. Sweetwater’s culture is one that is built on the creation and celebration of music, which unifies people from all walks of life. Our individual differences make Sweetwater stronger as a company and a better place to work. Having a truly diverse workforce allows us the opportunity to collectively respect, learn and grow from each unique perspective and experience. We have welcomed thousands of employees and families who have joined the Sweetwater team from all over the nation and the world, and we welcome you, too, to find out why we consider a career at Sweetwater the full-time dream.

Requirements

• Knowledge and understanding of DSLR cameras
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Being a team player with a positive attitude
• Must have the ability to work independently with little supervision
• A sharp mind with problem solving capabilities
• Physical stamina for constant kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting required for long periods of time while shooting
• Must submit a resume and portfolio of completed work with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Adobe Photoshop experience
• An understanding of music products
• Interested in learning more about the product photography field
• Prior experience with lighting equipment/drum equipment
• A love for music and the product Sweetwater sells is a bonus
• Any experience with commercial or product photography is a big plus, ESPECIALLY with musical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for unpacking products that come in.
• Responsible for staging products/assemble items as they are practically used.
• Assisting during the product shoot by holding reflectors and supporting our photographers.
• Repacking items as cleanly as possible to give the customer a never packed experience when opening the product

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed