Photographer

Quality Gold, Inc. is a family-owned global company founded in 1979. We are headquartered in Fairfield, Ohio, and operate within the United States, Canada, and India. As a wholesale distributor and manufacturer, we offer more than 165,000 jewelry and gift products that are available to ship same day, and more than 150,000 items available via special order. We actively serve more than 15,000 retailers across the United States, its territories, and Canada.

At Quality Gold, we're not just about delivering high-quality solutions and services in the jewelry wholesale industry – we're about growth and innovation. As a company that's constantly expanding, we're at the forefront of technology, providing cutting-edge services to our ever-growing clientele. Our business has been built on a commitment to provide the largest selection of products, the best service, and the best value to our customers. We're looking for energetic and dedicated team players to contribute to our upward trajectory and play a key role in our journey towards even greater success.

BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid life insurance, and short/long-term disability insurance are all available to you on the first month following your start date. Over two weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) that starts accruing on your first day of employment and increases after six years of service. Company 401(K) program with company matching that you are eligible to participate in the first month following three months of employment. Profit sharing, supplemental insurance, adoption assistance, employee discount, referral program, employee assistance program, and more!

Summary:  This position is responsible for photographing and providing raw digital/processed digital photography images of jewelry and other merchandise for use in web and print media and manage the workflow of projects to ensure deadlines are met. 

Essential Functions:

• Self-direct personal production output based on management expectations and goals to meet project deadlines.
• Take pictures of product/samples using existing sets and settings at multiple angles as described on photo guide, using focus stacking technique.
• Take pictures of items for catalog covers, inserts, website, etc., deciding what type of lighting best suits the desired final image.
• Edit and select images to be sent to graphics department to be stacked into final image.
• Check stacked images for naming, angle code and quality, before sending to graphics department.
• Perform maintenance tasks as necessary to keep equipment working properly and sets functional.
• Work on product workflow, product placement, file identification and file management.
• Interact with graphic design department to yield the best overall presentation of item(s) given to the studio for photography to meet the specifications from clients and Quality Gold standards.
• Interact with catalog department to resolve issues regarding items to be photographed.
• Regular attendance and compliance with the Company’s handbook policies and procedures.

Supervisor Responsibilities:  No supervisor responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competency:

• Must be able to work independently and manage own time.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail are required.
• Strong oral communication skills required to convey ideas, workflow and managing timelines of project

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time. 
• Requires walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. 
• Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist, grasping or lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to climb a step ladder or step stool to work on set.

Work Environment:  This position works within a room located in the secure warehouse area of the building.  Warehouse office environment is temperature controlled, however may be hot or cool at certain times.  Dust from packages and noises may vary from communications within the department.

Individuals working in the secure area are required to follow the companies Secure Area Dress Code and Security policies and procedures.  All clothing must be free from metal and no metal worn into the secure area of the building.  Any metal present inside or outside the body due to a medical condition must be visually inspected or reasonable accommodations may be made.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: 

Full-time, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Overtime and Saturday work as needed or required to meet project deadlines.

Travel:  0% travel

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Knowledge in CaptureOne is preferred, but not required.
• Prior photography experience is preferred, but not required.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

Quality Gold, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of its employees or applicants based on a person’s age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, race, color, religion, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected group status. 

Other Duties:  This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.  Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Quality Gold participates in the Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration’s E-Verify program.  E-Verify