Key Responsibilities: Create and craft a photography & video style that supports the Brand’s strategic intent. Manage the efficient delivery of world class images and video that meet the Brand’s specs and quality standards whilst maintaining studio through-put & cost per image/video. Capturing the benefits and uniqueness of each product at its highest visual potential. Support the Brands objectives through a visual representation. Adhere to brand and product style guides to ensure photograph and video alignment and consistency. Methodical thinking for video/photoshoots to improve structure and reduce editing load.  Stage and capture products onsite in a studio and/or location and process images through post-production Shoot Brand right model images/video, product images/video and lifestyle images/video appropriate for the various communication channels Shoot high quality catalogue product stills for deep etching. Support the necessary styling and crafting of products, models or mood to ensure highest quality of images.  Creating a positive atmosphere for models and stylists or other production members in shoot. Create imaging assets that showcase products at their highest visual potential Produce digital images and video content that meets production standards and require minimal reshoots and retouching and editing Colour & Lighting guru for digital images and print retouching and video shoots Competent in finished art and final hi-res pdf preparation for print and digital Ability to manage large volumes of images to maintain consistency across an entire shoot. Explore trends and evolve photo ideation for collaboration with design / creative teams. Fulfil file-naming and metadata initiatives to fulfil accurate and complete digital asset protocols for all files. Maintain and manage equipment, and keep studio clean and ready for use at all times Thinks about, designs and implements creative solutions to hard problems Creative solutions-based mindset with the resilience to work in a fast paced, dynamic and agile environment.  Self-motivated with a high level of Customer Service and Team orientation Ability to work effectively under deadline pressure Executes with precision and speed Self-managed, can work independently and within an agile team environment  Wants to be part of a high-performance team of professionals Strives to grow as a person and a professional Good written and verbal skills for team engagement and working efficiently. Has fun while doing their job

 

Qualifications and Experience: Degree in photography or visual communication preferred Minimum of 2-years studio photography and video experience Experience in video colour grading Minimum of 1-year colour correction and retouching experience Experience in fashion, product or jewellery product photography/videography preferred Photo and photo/video editing experience Knowledge of product staging and lighting for photoshoots and video shoots, including various background, prop, and lifestyle/action settings Proficiency in using DSLR, Mirrorless and smartphone cameras. Proficiency in photo/video editing software, including Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After effects, Cap Cut and Bridge Proficiency with Mac OS environments and software packages Experience with image/video file prep and asset management Experience working with RAW / PSD / TIFF / J-PEG/MP4/MOV/AI formats

 

Skills:   Video production ( Shooting, directing and producing video content) Visual story telling to convey messages and objective through visual media. Strong multitasking skills (ability to work on more than one brief at any given time)  Strong time management skills   Adobe Creative cloud (Photoshop, Premiere pro, After effects, Lightroom) Knowledge of   audio equipment & techniques for audio capturing Expertise in setting up and using studio/natural lighting to enhance photo/video Capcut will be advantageous  Setup and understanding of all photo and video equipment Strong video and image editing skills

 

Behaviours:   Conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner Understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals Effectively plans, organises and directs the activities of individuals or teams to achieve desired outcomes Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes Innovative thinking. (Continuously seeking new and creative ways to capture and present visual content.

 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

 

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