Photographer

Job Summary:

As an Automotive Image Specialist at Hendrick Automotive Group, you will be responsible for capturing high-quality images of vehicles for our dealership's website. This role requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Select and assemble photography equipment according to subject material, anticipated conditions, and knowledge of function and limitations of various types of cameras, lenses, films, and accessories.
• View subject and setting; plan composition, camera position, and camera angle to produce desired effect.
• Estimate or measure light level or create artificial lighting with flash units, lights, and lighting equipment.
• Make adjustments to camera, lens, or equipment to compensate for factors such as distorted perspective and parallax.
• Stock in inventory and prepare vehicle for service prep.
• Update Internet photos.
• Photos need to be professionally edited, resized with text added and posted to the Company Internet.
• Maintain CSI at or above Company standards.
• Maintain an organized, clean and safe work area.
• Participate in required training.
• Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system.
• Follow Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core Values.
• Comply with Company policies and procedures.
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Education:

A GED, High School Diploma, Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, or Doctorate Degree in a related field is preferred.

Experience:

Prior photography experience is desired. Up to 3 years of experience is preferred.

Certifications:

A valid Driver's License is required.

Skills:

Basic computer skills to utilize timekeeping system. Ability to edit and resize photos on the dealership website.

Work Environment:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Environment Demands:

Duties are performed throughout the premises, both indoors and outdoors. Due to the nature of the position, employee may be exposed to various work environments and required to perform a variety of tasks.

Core Values:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership:

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect:

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity:

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm:

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning:

Hendrick's tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels:

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement:

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.