Merchandising Photo Assistant
Apply Job ID 19066 Date posted Mar. 19, 2021 Location Monroe, Wisconsin Full Time / Part Time Full time (FT)Quad/Graphics
The Merchandising Photo Assistant is responsible for supporting the Photographers, Stylists, Art Directors, Producers and Merchandise Coordinator in a high-volume production photo studio environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Organizing/retrieving product as it is scheduled to be shot
- Delivering/returning product and props from sets upon completion of shots
- Prepping hardgoods and softgoods for stylists and photographers
- Assisting with maintaining prop organization
- Assisting merchandise coordinator as needed
- Working directly with Studio Producers, Stylists, Photographers and Set Builders to understand internal studio schedules and set needs
- Working with Studio Producer, Photographers and Stylists to ensure deadlines are met
- Reviewing equipment needs with Photographers
- Maintaining photography equipment and studio environment
- Assisting in maintaining a high level of client satisfaction and confidence
- Performing, maintaining and assisting in all reviews and Continuous Improvement initiatives
- Assembling product samples and sets as required. Practical working knowledge of hand and power tools
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate education and/or experience may be substituted on an equivalent basis
- 2+ years of professional industry experience as a Photography Assistant or Production Assistant
- Working knowledge of current photography equipment, tools and software
- Understanding of workflows for still and video productions
- Proficiency with Apple/Macintosh computer platform/software.
- Working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office software – specifically Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint
- Working knowledge and experience with CaptureOne (raw image capture software), Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Acrobat, In-Design, Illustrator, Final Cut (Mac) and Adobe Premier
- Ability to work in tightly-integrated team environment
- Self-motivated
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
Additional Company Information
We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more.
Quad is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to creating a place of belonging — a space where employees do not need to sacrifice who they are to exist and grow in our workplace. Quad does not discriminate on any unlawful basis including race, religion, color, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Quad also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.
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