Photography Assistant

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia, USA

Company: Dollar Tree

Position Summary:
The principal purpose of this position is to assist the Photographer / Studio Supervisor with photography, enabling the organization to bring additional product photography in-house, thereby reducing costs and supporting the implementation of BOPIS (buy online pick up in store) and other new initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

Photography
  • Shoot, edit and upload in-house high resolution product photos when needed for new items and for image improvement. (>90% of time allocation)
  • Assist Studio Supervisor with Photo Shoots including: Store Interiors, Exteriors, ID Badges, Lifestyle photography as needed (<10% of time allocation)
  • Follow quality assurance guidelines, naming conventions and templates as per department standards.
  • Complete photo retouching and digital manipulation, following established guidelines.
  • Operate and maintain photo equipment.

    Position Requirements:
  • Associate’s degree in Photography, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field, or 3 years relevant photography experience, commensurate with an Associate’s Degree.
  • Basic knowledge of photography concepts such as white balance, composition, exposure and aperture, as well as a working knowledge of MS Office Applications.
  • Proficient in Mac and some experience with Adobe Creative Suite Software. (Photoshop, Illustrator, In-Design, and Acrobat).
  • High level of organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects and work quickly to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to learn and proficiently use new and emerging technologies.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment.