Photographer

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operating DSLR cameras on manual settings
• Setting up photography shoots for products, portraits and lifestyle type assignments with lighting equipment both in the studio and on locations
• Organizing Talent, locations, equipment and products needed for daily photoshoots
• Maintaining regular assignment workload while also being able to take on last minute requests while hitting all deadlines
• Editing and compositing photos, uploading and archiving photos
• Coordinating with several Team Members and departments on various projects

Skills/Requirements

• Associate or Bachelor Degree in Visual Communication, Advertising or Communications is recommended; or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with Professional DSLR cameras and interchangeable lenses
• Studio and field photography experience, especially product photography
• Thorough understanding of exposure controls including shutter speed, aperture, ISO
• Understanding of camera equipment including Professional DSLR cameras, lenses, external flash, speedlights, tripods, color correction and gray cards, filters, reflectors, and grid lights
• Proficiency with lighting equipment including flash photography lights, experience with 3-point lighting, for indoor and outdoor products, and lighting for portraits and product photography
• Proficiency with editing software, Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
• Must be hardworking, organized, a self-motivator, and able to learn and take direction
• Strong ability to multitask
• Good decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Able to work on projects solo and also with a team
• Must be accurate, have a good eye for details, and an ability to be creative with product shots
• Experience with decorating and staging sets, and with product assembly
• Home improvement and/or set building experience and ability to use power tools strongly recommended
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Occasional heavy lifting required
• Familiarity with Menards Stores and products is very helpful
• Must be CREATIVE!
• Must work within designated normal office hours - Monday-Friday, 40-45 hours/week 45+ when projects dictate. -at the Corporate Office in Eau Claire, WI (remote work is not offered)