Location: Hybrid onsite schedule in Culver City Duration: 3 months; potential to extend Pay: up to $79.95/hr, DOE
Planet Interactive is looking for a Photographer to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 3-month contract, working from their Culver City office.
The ideal candidate demonstrates outstanding talent as a photographer across all styles, from portraits to documentary photography, and employs a strong understanding of techniques, including lighting and storytelling. You possess strong communication, project and time management skills, and have a proven ability to work collaboratively with others — in a fast-paced, constantly-changing environment. You are a motivated, self-starter who stays calm under pressure. You are enthusiastic about music, culture and lifestyle, with an eye for detail and a blend of creative and craft-focused skills.
Photographer Responsibilities:
Create original photography for Media products
Create and produce compelling visual assets for Media products — from conception through flawless execution
Plan and manage simple and complex shoots, both working with a team and working independently
Shoot and produce visual assets from start to finish, sometimes on the spot or with little advance notice
Create meaningful, timely, iconic visual assets
Work closely with the Creative Director, art directors and producers to ideate, develop and produce assets used across all channels and platforms.
Notice new trends and take the lead on sharing this with the whole photography team
Photographer Qualifications:
5 to 8 years of experience as a photographer, with proven expertise developing culture-defining content within the music industry, events and/or entertainment landscape.
Experience assisting established photographers is a plus
A portfolio demonstrating expertise in studio lighting portraiture as well as reportage
Highly creative and can work with given direction and a proven track record of capturing iconic, culture-defining content
Deep technical understanding of studio lighting (both constant and strobes), mixed lighting, digital capture equipment, digital archiving, file naming and keywording
Proficient and quick retoucher.
Ability to retouch skin, clothing and silo images is a must
Experience using Capture One as a photo processing tool
Extensive experience working with notable talent and are comfortable in high pressure situations
Able to anticipate change and react efficiently; comfortable with ambiguity
Exceptional attention to detail, while still working under tight deadlines
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop), Capture One and Keynote
The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @planetinteractive.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Interactive.
Planet Interactive and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
Ready to embark on a new career adventure? Explore job opportunities around Culver City, California, and unlock a world of growth and possibilities! Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles County, Culver City boasts a vibrant arts and entertainment scene, with attractions like the iconic Sony Pictures Studios and the renowned Museum of Jurassic Technology. Indulge in diverse cuisine, catch a show at Kirk Douglas Theatre, or take a stroll in the picturesque Culver City Park. Join the thriving tech and creative industry hub, and be part of this dynamic community. Start your journey today and discover why Culver City is where career dreams come to life!
Are you sure you want to apply for this job?
Please take a moment to verify your personal information and resume are up-to-date before you apply.
