Photographer & Videographer
Location: Somerset West (In-office, Full-time).
Languages: English & Afrikaans proficiency required.
Remuneration: Competitive experience related salary
About Us
We’re a small team of creatives in Somerset West who can’t contain our excitement for the perfect shot, overwhelming engagement on a reel, innovative branding and packaging or designing groundbreaking UX for a website. We’re pretty cool, in our own biased opinions, and excited to welcome a new member to our team.
Our Goal
We are looking for a passionate individual skilled at photography, videography as well as photo and video editing, to help us create content for our clients. The role will involve reporting directly to the Creative Director and working in-house with a team of creatives. With us, enthusiasm goes a LONG way.
Key Responsibilities
Solo conducting and shooting interviews, reels and other video content on location or in studio with professional photography equipment and phone
Solo styling and photographing products on location and in studio
Directing and photographing products or services on location and in studio
Processing of images in Adobe Lightroom
Retouching, deep-etching and advanced editing in Adobe Photoshop
Video Editing and Colour Grading in Adobe Premiere Pro
Shoot planning, setting up of moodboards and shot lists
Flexibility with schedule, shooting on weekends and public holidays would be required sometimes
Studio and equipment set up and break down and being on your feet for hours at a time
Recognise and implement brand and product style guides to ensure consistency
Fulfil accurate file-naming to ensure an organised workflow
Dumping, backing-up of memory cards, keeping record of card contents and manage back-up systems
Maintain and manage photography equipment
Requirements
A Degree/diploma in Visual Communication/Photography / related field, or experience in Photography, Videography, Video and Photo Editing
Verrrry important!
Applicants MUST live in or close to Somerset West, as they will need to commute to the office daily and be willing to travel.
Our Ideal Hire Will:
Have an eye for detail, a well-developed sense for visual aesthetics and a love for photography
Be logical with solid planning, organising and time management skills to ensure efficient execution of tasks/projects
Have strong multitasking ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced work environment
Be able to work under pressure, handle workloads and meet deadlines within a specified timeframe
Be able to work independently as well as within various teams to drive projects to completion
Be adaptable and receptive to feedback
Be skilled at using Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
Have an eye for detail and a well-developed sense of visual aesthetics
Love photography or videography
Have planning, organising and time management skills to ensure efficient execution of tasks/projects
Be able to multitask and manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced work environment
Be able to work under pressure, manage workload and meet deadlines
Be able to work independently and in teams
Be adaptable and receptive to feedback
Be proficient at Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro