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Product Photographer – Toys & Gifts v9 F

Job Description V9 F

Title: Graphic Designer / Catalog Layout Designer

Company: Rhode Island Novelty Company

Location: All work is conducted at the Fall River location to facilitate collaboration

Remote working is not a possibility

Geography: North America

Report to: Catalog Production Specialist

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About our Client

Headquartered in Massachusetts, South of Boston, near major highways; Rhode Island Novelty is a large distributor that thrives on innovation. With thousands of customers, we are a leading designer, importer, and wholesale distributor of Toys, Electronics, and Gifts.

Rhode Island Novelty is a high- volume distributor, located in a state- of- the- art facility that houses a large warehouse, creative department, sales group, logistics, administration and customer service.

Derby Management is coordinating the search process for this position. Our client recognizes that their past and future success is directly related to the quality of their people. Through careful selection, they identify individuals who possess the ability, desire, and dedication to grow with us.

The company is privately owned and has grown to be a dominant player in each industry segment.

Overview

Why join the Creative Department at Rhode Island Novelty?

We're looking for the best and brightest to take our Creative department to the next level. If you have passion and expertise (we’re looking for entry level, no expertise is needed) in product photography, ideally toys or gifts but other consumer products would be acceptable; we would like to talk with you.

Rhode Island Novelty is seeking a Product Photographer to create high-impact selling images for both our national print catalog, the rapidly evolving website and social media. This person will create images that accurately portray the look and feel of our Company including the authenticity, utility and value of the product line.

The qualified candidate will be a part of the Art Department and reports to the Catalog Production Specialist.

A majority of the role involves shooting, editing, retouching, resizing, renaming, and organizing product shots. If you're an upbeat Photographer that likes to get hands-on with product, enjoys a fast-paced work environment, and is extremely organized, this is an ideal job for you.

This is an In Studio position. Telecommuting is not an option.

Position Summary

The Photographer is responsible for creating visually appealing and meaningful images that depict the Toys/Gift’s function, features, textures and finishes. In this role, the Photographer must be able to perform all functions in a highly-collaborative team environment while in the studio.

Assets created will be used over multiple platforms (print, digital, social, and video), as well as external media needs. The Photographer must problem-solve the best, most efficient way to execute shoots under limiting circumstances and short lead times.

Specific Responsibilities

· Develop and manage daily workflow for the digital photography studio to deliver the best photographic representation of the company's products across multiple digital platforms

· Actively organize our current and past digital images

· Produce high volume, high quality product shots that show Rhode Island Novelty products in fun, inspiring, and informative ways.

· Shoot images that show real detail of products

· Arrange objects, scenes, lighting and background to adhere to specifications

· Photograph, edit, retouch, and color correct product images for placement on our website, publications, email campaigns, annual and quarterly catalogs, brochures, advertising, and more.

· Communicate project progress and potential challenges to the Catalog Production Specialist on a timely basis.

· Work with product designers and creative team to ensure that key product details are being captured

· Organize and maintain an online photo library with disciplined naming conventions

· Other duties as assigned.

A summarized list of daily tasks would be:

Task #1. Assisting with photography:

· Recording what items (new and reshoots) have been photographed

· Photograph products and packaging in a timely manner, capturing all appropriate imagery (multiple angles, group/assortment, light-up shots, hand shots, model...)

Task #2. Assisting with coding (naming) and editing images:

· Coding new and existing images

· Edit images (cropping, altering, cleaning up product and packaging from any dust, scratches, or the like)

Task # 3. Assisting with image management

· Upload/manage new and existing images across multiple libraries for catalog and website use

· Keep libraries organized and up to date

Experience

· Some product photography experience required.

· Toys and Gift experience a plus

· Portfolio of relevant work

Required Skills

· Must know how to use a DSLR camera/flash photography

· Must be fluent in Adobe Photoshop (cropping, levels, pen tool, touch-up skills)

· Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook

· A perfectionist eye for detail and color accuracy.

· Skilled and passionate about product photography and editing.

· Accustomed to working in an environment requiring multi-tasking

· Excellent communication and presentation skills

· Schedule, plan, and manage shoots based on an understanding of the department’s prioritization needs.

· Proven project management skills of multiple small & large-scale projects

· Strong problem-solving skills, ability to overcome issues, propose solutions and make decisions

Required education:

· BFA in Photography or related creative field

Essential Attributes

· Good people skills-someone who can collaborate well with our creative team.

· A big picture thinker who cares about how his or her work relates to the rest of the business.

· Willingness to be given creative direction when necessary

· Thrives in a high-volume setting

· Self-driven and motivated to succeed in a fast-paced environment

· Extremely well-organized.

· Positive and upbeat attitude.

· Ability to see projects through from concept to execution

Other

· Must be able to stand/sit for long periods of time, walk up and down stairs

· Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs.

· Must be punctual (8:30 am–5:00 pm) and in person (no remote access)

Company Culture

· Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused

· Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture

· Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes, and fairness-focused

· People-oriented – supportive and cooperative

· Our fast-paced culture values people who act and think like founders. If you're someone who takes initiative, works hard and brings a positive spirit, there's no limit to how far you'll go here.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently reside within 30 miles of Fall River, MA

Ability to Commute:

• Fall River, MA 02720 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Fall River, MA 02720: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person