The Jr. Photographer/Photo Assistant is responsible for both producing high-quality photography and supporting other Photographers, Stylists, Art Directors, Producers and Merchandisers in a high-volume production photo studio environment, as well as studio responsibilities outlined below. Responsibilities: in order of importance 1. Performing daily reviews of circular ad proofs for image requests; providing comments and assets via database searches or original photography, as needed 2. Drive e-commerce image and asset searches and original product photography as received by client and studio producer 3. Coordinate on-time processing and routing of images and projects from production through postproduction, including client approvals 4. Work with in-house and freelance talent to execute photo processing and retouching requests 5. Communicate clearly and professionally to client and production team all deadlines and process instructions 6. Assisting in maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and confidence 7. Working directly with Studio Producer to understand and adhere to internal studio schedules 8. Partner with Studio Producer, Category Managers and Stylists for on-time product supply purchasing, delivery, and quality assurance 9. Assist and/or execute high-quality digital product photography for multiple categories used in client's website and marketing materials, on- site corporate requests and off-site events; maintain consistently high standards for accuracy, aesthetics, and productivity 10. Tracking daily assigned projects, maintaining shot lists, and hourly tracking sheets 11. Working cooperatively with Studio Producer, Photographers and Stylists to ensure deadlines are met 12. Supports Studio Producer with on-set needs and troubleshooting of photography and IT challenges 13. Reviewing equipment and processing needs with freelance photographers 14. Maintaining photography equipment, studio contents and studio environment 15. Set building and set assembly skills. Practical working knowledge of hand tools 16. Performing, maintaining, and assisting in all studio projects, processes and improvement initiative Qualifications: Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis * Associate or Trade School Degree in Photography, Media, Design, Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Business Management or equivalent work experience * Minimum 3 year photo or production assisting experience in a commercial, high-end, high-volume, digital photography catalog, retail, e-Commerce or advertising studio photography environment A working portfolio of demonstrable photography skills and abilities is required. * Understanding and working knowledge of still photography techniques, principles, equipment, and lighting techniques for commercial photography * Experience with digital image retouching, image manipulation and postproduction techniques and software(s) to enhance/improve raw capture and rendered high-resolution image quality * Experience with evaluation of photography for reproduction in print and electronic media (web images) * Working knowledge of current photography equipment, tools and software * Understanding of workflows for still and video productions * Proven ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines * Accustomed to the intensity of the studio environment, and unshrinking under deadline pressure * Shooting experience in an e-commerce photo studio * Self-driven and able to easily communicate creative ideas and collaborate in a team environment * Productivity-focused and proven to be a quick problem solver * Proficiency with Apple/Macintosh computer platform/software. * Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software - specifically Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint * Working knowledge and experience with CaptureOne (raw image capture software), Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Acrobat, In-Design, Illustrator, Final Cut (Mac) and Adobe Premier Employees can be expected to be paid an hourly range of $23.00 to $26.00/hour based on variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions. #LI-AW1