As a photographer, you will review all details for each shoot in the job tracking system and department calendar. You will receive assignments from the director and communicate with them or the producer to discuss assignment specifics, ask questions, and assist with any pre-production needs. Among other duties, you will photograph daily assignments, which may include academics, students, faculty, portraits, athletics, exhibitions, and more. This responsibility includes set organization and breakdowns, as well as lighting adjustments. Additionally, you will perform basic processing and retouching on images, such as color correction, cropping, straightening, skin retouching, clothes retouching, item removal, and more. You will also ensure files are correctly named and metadata is included.

In this position, you will promptly upload all completed jobs to the server for the director to review, inform them of equipment needs, and collaborate with them to prioritize tasks. Working closely with the director, you will also manage all urgent social media and press release photography needs from events and exhibitions. Additionally, you will meet with the visual media team to discuss upcoming and completed shoots. Responsibilities include assisting with the conception, production, and photography of catalog covers, advertisements, and posters for key university projects in collaboration with the creative director, associate creative director, senior digital artist, producer, and others.

In this role, you will inspect office photography equipment, assess its condition, and notify the director of any issues that arise during use. You will also provide suggestions to enhance the photography staff and improve the use of images in SCAD publications and projects. Additionally, you will stay informed about the latest industry trends and equipment advancements and make recommendations to the department. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

The ideal candidate approaches assignments with enthusiasm, creativity, and professionalism.

Minimum qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline
• At least two years of professional magazine or newspaper photography
• Experience with technical photo finishing and retouching via Adobe Creative Suite, especially Lightroom and Capture One
• Familiarity with lighting, composition, framing, lens choice, and equipment setup

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver’s license
• Valid passport
• Acceptance as a SCAD-authorized driver

Travel required:

• 20–40%

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings. 

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.