Photographer - 6 month contract

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel.

A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day.

IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry's most innovative and trusted tools.

The Photographer will sit on our in-house marketing communications team, the IDEAL Integrated Marketing Group [IMG]. They will be responsible for photographing and visually representing our brands and products. The position will support IDEAL Industries, Inc. and our three brands: IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for creativity, and the technical skills necessary to produce high-quality images. They will work collaboratively with the communications and marketing teams to develop visual content that aligns with brand guidelines and business objectives.

This is a hybrid position. The candidate should be able to drive out to our headquarters in Sycamore, Illinois 2-3 days per week, to utilize the IMG photo/content studio to capture assets. Lighting, props, etc. will be provided. Camera equipment to be provided by candidate with a stipend offered for wear and tear.

Responsibilities:

Photoshoot Planning & Management - Utilizing established IMG process and in collaboration with the creative team, the photographer will manage photoshoots from start to finish including initial brainstorming, pre-planning timelines, shot lists, props, talent coordination, etc. The photographer will coordinate meetings and approvals of stakeholders throughout the process.
• Ecommerce & Application Photography - This role will heavily support visual asset capture for e-commerce use-cases including shooting product imagery on white backgrounds. The role will also shoot application photography for use throughout mediums and will need to be comfortable being on-set in a variety of commercial and industrial settings.
• Asset Approval - Manage approval process for captured assets, including standardizing approval processes.
• Photo Editing - Retouch all photos to ensure final files meet brand standards and requests of the business.
• Photo Asset Management - Using established process, organize, name and file all edited assets into digital asset library.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in photography, visual arts, or a related field
• 2-5 years of professional photography experience
• Corporate/brand marketing experience preferred
• Proficiency with photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
• Experience using Digital Asset Management Systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of photography styles and techniques

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communicator and creative thinker, with an ability to use both data and intuition to inform decisions
• Extremely organized and able to keep track of multiple projects using project management software
• Creative, collaborative, adaptable and team-minded
• Experience working with complex, matrixed and process-oriented teams
• Experience creating and upholding process for their function
• Intrapreneurial, strategic thinker
• Able to work successfully on an independent basis in a remote setting
• Attention to detail and drive for results
• Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time in a fast-paced environment

The expected hourly rate for this position is between $25.00 to $35.00 per hour.

IDEAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is proud to be one of Newsweek's Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow. To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com

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