Studio Photographer

Start your career with one of the nation’s fastest-growing auction houses, that focuses on treasured collectibles from Sports, Entertainment to Luxury Handbags and Fine Art. 

Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in New York, Chicago, Beverly Hills, London, Hong Kong, and other cities. For almost 50 years, Heritage Auctions has been the largest auction house founded in the U.S. and serves more than 50 different auction categories, including Coins, Sports, Comics, Historical, Jewelry, Fine & Decorative Art, Wine, and many more.  

SUMMARY: Responsible for photographing products for the internet and auction catalogs in a high-volume and fast-paced environment. Candidates must submit a product photography portfolio or examples of their work demonstrating a working knowledge of photography, including lighting, composition, and aesthetics, to be considered.

LOCATION: South of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, NW corner of W. Airport Freeway (Hwy. 183) and Valley View Lane 

BENEFITS: 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 
• Paid time off 
• 401k savings plans 
• Onsite gym with access to a personal trainer

COMPENSATION: Commensurate based on experience.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Photograph tabletop collectibles, handbags, comics, jerseys, and more that meet the expectations for our weekly internet sales, auction catalogs, ads, and magazines.
• Transition frequently between multiple studio roles/functions as the work requirements demand.
• Individuals must have a well-developed skill set to understand photo direction with the ability to execute lighting requirements quickly and effectively.

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• A photography education with a Fine Art or Technical degree or the equivalent in practical on-the-job educational experience is required.
• 7+ years of experience in a professional commercial photography studio, including high-end, high-volume, hard-line retail, eCommerce, or advertising studio environments, is preferred.
• Experience with e-commerce/product photography is preferred.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Must be able to work as a team in a creative group environment, work independently, and be self-motivated as needed
• Must be able to follow layouts and written photo directions with great attention to detail
• Proficiency in Mac-based image capture software using Capture One Pro and Adobe Photoshop
• Good verbal, written communication, and organizational skills
• Be able to stand and/or walk during shifts and occasionally lift and move up to 50lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Individuals must be able to work in a high-volume catalog environment with extremely fast turnaround times. 
• Must be available to work some overtime and/or weekends with the ability to maintain an established work schedule. 

A strong portfolio showcasing a diverse range of product photography, including lighting, composition, and aesthetics, is required for consideration. Please submit portfolios to Jobs@HA.com or include a link directly on your résumé. 

Heritage Auctions welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, mature workers, and persons with disabilities. EOE