Product Photographer/Editor 2 - Sports Warehouse - San Luis Obispo, CA

Starting pay: $22-30 per hour

Full-time position at 40 hours/week

This position requires physically reporting to work in San Luis Obispo, CA

About Us 

We are an e-commerce company, specializing in a diverse range of sports and recreational products. At Sports Warehouse, we cater to enthusiasts of tennis, pickleball, running, bass fishing, equestrian sports, ice and roller hockey, inline skating, roller derby, and skateboarding. Our mission is clear: to deliver an exceptional shopping experience by recommending the perfect products and providing unparalleled service. 

Benefits & Perks 

Full Time Employees: 

• Medical, dental and vision benefits 
• Paid vacation time 
• Life insurance 

All Employees: 

• Merchandise discounts with all Sports Warehouse companies 
• Access to on-site fitness facility 
• Paid sick time 
• 401(k) and profit-sharing programs 
• Opportunities for growth 
• Employee appreciation events 

Purpose of position - Assist the Sports Warehouse Photo & Video Department in producing clean, consistent imagery for multiple web-based catalogs. Responsibilities include photographing and editing product images for publication across company websites. This role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. This is a full-time position at 40 hours/week, Monday through Friday located at our San Luis Obispo, CA facility. Part time applicants may also be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities 

· Photograph a variety of products in studio and on location.

· Able to work with and direct models on set in order to get the right shots.

· Able to take marketing initiatives, concept ideas, and develop shot lists.

· Color correct, mask, shape, and layout imagery according to company standards.

· Be a fast learner, self-guided, and organized.

· Assist other photographers in studio and on location when necessary.

· Maintain a professional standard for all product photography.

· Communicate with others in a positive manner, behave professionally, & stay motivated.
 

Required Skills

· Able to work with Mac OS X 10.14 or later.

· Proficient in Adobe Photoshop CC.

· Proficient in Capture One a plus.

· Familiar with Canon camera equipment a plus.

· Experience shooting lifestyle type photography

· Experience shooting sports photography a plus

· Able to setup and work with a studio lighting environment.

· Able to focus, maintain attention to detail, and balance multiple duties in a dynamic environment. 

· Able to problem solve creatively. 

· Able to function as part of a team, having a positive attitude and strong work ethic. 

· Ability to adhere to a consistent schedule.

· Ability to perform tasks in a professional and productive manner.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses computers, photography equipment, and may require use of a clothing steamer.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is required to communicate with others to exchange information. The employee is frequently required to sit or stand in a stationary position, in addition to occasionally moving about inside the building or on a location shoot. The employee may occasionally need to stoop, bend, twist, kneel, crouch, or climb.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh between 11-20 pounds, and rarely lift and/or move items that weigh between 21-50 pounds.