Photographer Vault
Photographer Vault
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Job Description
Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides valueadded services for collectors worldwide. We grade authenticate vault and sell millions of recordsetting collectibles all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. Were always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.
Our services span collectible coins trading cards Funko Pops! video games event tickets autographs and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA PCGS WATA Card Ladder Goldin and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show.
Since our founding in 1986 we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City Seattle Hong Kong Paris Shanghai and Tokyo.
We are hiring a Photographer to join the Collectors Vault team. As a member of the photography team you will be responsible for photographing the inventory that will be listed for sale online. Your primary goal is to photograph and edit in a highpaced work environment while being accurate and efficient to produce high quality work to meet tight deadlines. You will work independently and interdependently with the rest of the team and surrounding departments such as Inventory Editorial and Sales & Revenue to ensure the operation is completed properly.
This role is based in New Castle DE and reports to the General Manager. The schedule for this role will be SundayWednesday or WednesdaySaturday from 7am5:30pm.
What Youll Do:
- Photographing Ensure all items are photographed and/or scanned using work instruction guide in priority order respective to the auction schedule. Taking proper care to ensure the integrity of all products using gloves for jewelry being careful when removing old documents wiping down dust on frames etc. Image files are to be coded by respective serial/ID number to ensure all items images are uploaded and archived accurately.
- Editing Apply proper presets to all images to visually enhance image quality. Silhouette each background in Photoshop/Camera Raw and save all images as PSD and JPEG files.
- Uploading All images are to be uploaded onto the admin website in a specific order to be synonymous with alike items.
- Archiving All images (RAW and final) must be uploaded and archived in Google Drive for access to refer back if necessary. All final images will be saved onto your desktop and are to be archived to Google Drive once the auction has come to a close. All final images in Google Drive must be organized into the corresponding auction folder for our Creative and Content teams to use for promotions and social media.
Who You Are:
- 3 years of photography experience.
- 2 years of Photoshop Camera Raw Lightroom and/or Bridge experience.
- Must be able to work with multiple photography brand equipment i.e. Nikon and Canon cameras.
- Ability to learn and utilize other third party photography software.
- Ability to work interdependently with team members and independently for individual work.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to deal with complex issues in a fastpaced setting.
- General knowledge of studio equipment such as lighting backdrops camera transmitters and receivers.
Hourly Range: The hourly range for this position is $18$20. Entry level operations positions generally start at an hourly rate of $17. Actual compensation in this range will be based on a variety of nondiscriminatory factors including location job level prior experience and skill set.
Reasons To Join Us:
- Health Insurance: All fulltime employees are eligible to enroll in Medical Dental and Vision
- Additional Benefits: Fulltime employees are eligible for fertility commuter and educational assistance benefits.
- 401(K) Matching Plan: We are proud to offer a competitive 401k matching plan to our employees to support their future financial goals
- Vacation: All fulltime employees are eligible for paid vacation
- Holiday Pay: All regular fulltime employees are eligible for ten company paid holidays
- Employee Discounts: Employees receive discounts on select grading services for approved submissions
- Flexible Hours: Many of our teams offer flexible schedules with varying shifts and will work with you to accommodate your needs
We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites through fake emails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account Social Security numbers or National IDs nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of businessrelated equipment. If you suspect fraud please reach out to
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ethnicity ancestry religion national origin gender sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation age citizenship marital or parental status disability veteran status or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.
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Employment Type
Full Time
