Associate Photographer

ABOUT THE ROLE…

We have an immediate need for an associate photographer, a friendly and highly motivated individual who is willing to go beyond today’s standards as a member of our Design Team. This is an open environment that demands initiative and imagination from all team members. You will be tested and genuinely empowered. We expect our people to never stop seeking new ways to help us grow & win.

WHAT WILL YOU BE RESPONSIBLE FOR?

• Be an integral part of the design team reporting directly to the Photography Director
• Understanding product photography, lighting and adjusting accordingly dependent on the type of product
• Maintaining consistency across a range of products in terms of color and lighting
• Ensuring quality of images captured while working to a high volume.
• Taking responsibility for and resolving photography queries.
• Understanding the role of photography as tool to help differentiate brands across different businesses.
• Being responsible for the maintenance of equipment and rigs used.
• Working flexibly within the studio operation, helping across functions if needed to maintain productivity.
• When needed Identifying and escalating problems with Studio processes and suggesting solutions.

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WILL BE REQUIRED?

• BA in Photography or equivalent experience in digital studio photography required
• 1-3 years’ experience in Adobe Photoshop preferred.
  • Required Photoshop skills – Photo Manipulation.
    • Clipping paths, masking, healing brush, spot cleaning, color matching, layer styles, saving for web, changing backgrounds, and more…
• Must be very detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task.
• Must have ability to organize, manage changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Experience with Mac OS based computing.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enthusiastic, positive, and outgoing with a “can do" attitude.
• Must have the ability to conceptualize and generate ideas independently.

• Interested candidates must send a comprehensive resume and cover letter that highlights your qualifications and ability for the role including a link with samples of your work. You must include your salary requirements within the cover letter. Candidates will not be considered for the opportunity unless they comply with all listed requests.

WHAT IS ON OFFER?

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package as a generous benefits package.

• Comprehensive Health Care, Vision & Dental Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Disability Plans
• Basic & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO) days, Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plan including a generous Company match

OUR HIRING PROCESS

Before we enter a hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following:

• Recruiter Screen
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Behavioral Assessment
• Leadership Interview

ABOUT SCANDINAVIAN TOBACCO GROUP

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas and most recently branched into smokeless tobacco through our recent acquisition of XQS. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge and expertise to push each other forward.