Photographer
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
Marks part of the Propelis Group Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrumfrom brand design and packaging to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1900 team members across 25 studios and 20 countries partnering with some of the worlds most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design strategy and craft.
This is an onsite role in Chicago IL.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Creates high quality photographs (digital and conventional) for client brand images per client specifications. Under the direction of the client project team ensures photo set (cameras lighting merchandise materials etc.) is fully prepared for shots and is properly handled after shots are completed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Attends any client meetings (e.g. pre-photo studio) or interacts with clients directly as necessary.
- Ensures high quality standards in all Photo Studio client deliverables.
- Ensures accurate consistent and timely completion of basic to intermediate level Photographic Artwork (digital and conventional) effectively using industry standard cameras software tools and photographic techniques.
- Performs assigned tasks within the overall Photo Studio workflow and assigned budget according to
- Meets quality standards at all times for all assigned deliverables and makes recommendations to Management for improvements in tools processes and assigned tasks.
- Ensures quality consistency across a range of Photographic Artwork (digital and conventional) composing shots based on layouts creative and art direction of more senior Photographers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to the Company Quality Improvement Effort by ensuring proper lightening of products and by providing the Color team with accurate information.
- Additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree in Photography or related field
- 4 years of previous photography experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Occasional travel either locally nationally and/or internationally may be required.
- Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite Outlook & Internet applications.
- Basic analytical prioritizing interpersonal problem-solving presentation budgeting project management (from conception to completion) & planning skills.
- Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis interpretation & reasoning).
- Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization as well as internal and external clients.
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and management.0
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail deadlines and reporting.
- Ability to work overtime as necessary.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk hear and see.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150 years 2000 clients 9000 employees and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.
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EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetic information age disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.âEqual Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and doing so we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process please contact a member of our Human Resource Team.
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $35 - $40 USD hourly. Ultimately in determining pay we will consider the successful candidates location experience and other job-related factors.
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage dental plan vision plan basic and supplemental life insurance a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.
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About Company
Fuelled by two connected specialist teams, Marks and SGS, we empower acceleration on a global scale, bringing the world’s biggest brands to life.