Product Photogragher

Position Type: Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

On-Site Only - Not a Remote Position

At Tactics, we believe everyone should have the opportunity to stand sideways on a board. Our mission is to provide our customers with the best selection of gear, shoes, apparel, and accessories to help them get outside and have fun. With a rich history that spans over two decades, Tactics has evolved into a leading online retailer. Our journey began with a small brick-and-mortar store in Eugene, Oregon, serving the local skateboarding and snowboarding community. As our reputation for quality products and exceptional customer service grew, so did our reach. Today, we proudly serve customers worldwide, offering an extensive range of products from the most trusted brands in the industry.

Our philosophy is simple: we look for candidates who authentically love the skate & snow industry and the products we sell as much as we do. We value a commitment to excellence, a growth mindset, and a willingness to never settle for the status quo. We seek candidates who positively represent Tactics by being brand ambassadors and reinforcing our culture of creating a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

The Job

The product photographer works with a team of editors and a senior photographer. Ensuring that all consumer-facing product photography is precise, accurate, and authentic. The role of the Product Photographer is to leverage knowledge & best practices to deliver timely, accurate, and high-quality product photography, working mainly with apparel. To accomplish these roles, you will need to demonstrate high proficiency in industry-standard product photography skills with a very keen eye for small details, have a good aptitude for conceptual understanding when communicating with team leaders, be familiar with the Skateboarding, Snowboarding, and Lifestyle products that Tactics sells, and bring new ideas to the table to improve the process, output, and business results.

• Picking products from the warehouse and preparing them for photography may include preparing articles for photos, steaming clothing, and lacing shoes.
• Uses professional expertise and skill to capture professional, high-quality photos that represent Tactics standards and brand.
• Working with the studio manager on photography standards and helping maintain consistency.
• Following up on how products look on the front end of the website after they have gone live.
• Able to work at a fast and efficient pace when shooting high-quality images.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills to give instructions and directions to staff.
• Able to work independently as well as effectively collaborate and work with cross-functional teams.
• Highly resourceful and applies sound analytical reasoning to solve problems and overcome obstacles.
• Proactive critical thinking skills and the ability to take the initiative, anticipate the next steps, and offer recommendations and solutions.
• Exceptional organizational and administrative skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to manage various priorities while meeting deadlines; remains composed and composed under pressure.
• Manages time and resources effectively.
• Visually creative and high attention to detail.
• Possess a professional demeanor with a strong ethical code. Consistently arrives to work on time as scheduled.
• Knowledge of and experience with Skateboarding and Snowboarding products.

The Perks

• Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, life, vision, long-term disability, health spending accounts, and more.
• Opportunity to enroll in the 401(k) program with employer annual contribution
• Paid time off and holidays
• Two weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
• Great work-life balance - opportunities for growth and development
• Employee discounts, such as gear and lift tickets
• Opportunity to positively impact your community with volunteer paid time off (at your overtime rate), community events, ride day, and more.

Benefit availability and perks may be subject to location and length of employment; Tactics reserves the right to update the benefits and perks at any time.

Requirements

What You Will Bring

• Strong photography background with demonstrable portfolio and references.
• Previous experience in a photo studio environment is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• An associate or Bachelor's degree in photography or a closely related field is highly preferred.

What To Expect

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Ability to lift and manipulate products.
• Use of hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Ability to be on feet for long periods.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May be required to kneel, squat, or stand for extended periods to capture images.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Ability to read, write, hear, and communicate clearly.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away (or properly corrected vision).
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away (or properly corrected vision).
• See the differences between colors, shades, and brightness.

Environmental Conditions:

• Ability to be around intense lighting.
• Special awareness around valuable gear.

Hourly Range DOE: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Tactics embraces the diversity of its applicants, employees, vendors, and customers . We are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where all employees can participate and contribute to the business's success and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. This commitment is embodied in company policies and how we do business at Tactics and is an essential core value.

Tactics - What We Believe

Tactics - What We Do

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