Digital Photographer

Closing Date	2021/09/28
Reference Number	ACK210921-1
Job Title	Digital Photographer
Department	Marketing
Brand	Ackermans
Reporting To Position	Manager
Job Type Classification	Permanent
Number of Positions	1
Location – Town / City	Cape Town
Location – Province	Western Cape
Location – Country	South Africa
Job Advert	We have an exciting opportunity for Digital Photographer to join our team on a permanent basis. This position is based at our Support Centre in Kuilsriver, Cape Town and will be part of a very diverse and vibrant Marketing team. This position will report directly to the Studio Manager. The Digital Photographer with be responsible to photograph products for e-commerce usage as per the studio style guide. This includes lifestyle photography for social media posts and PR communications.
Qualifications	– Associate’s degree or 3 years of equivalent experience required – Outstanding product photography skills required – 1+ years experience as a studio product photographer – Excellent knowledge of Adobe CC (Photoshop, Lightroom and Bridge), MAC OS and Capture One – Detailed knowledge of digital photography, lighting, composition and working within existing style guide conventions – Awareness of contemporary trends in photography – Current portfolio mandatory for consideration
Knowledge, Skills and Experience	Skills required: – Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment – Customer focus with a desire to over-deliver on quality – Detail-oriented and highly organised – Ability to adapt to change and a willingness to learn
Key Responsibilities	1. Digital Photography – Photograph & correctly save (according to style guide/ specifications): – All product images for e-commerce – Flatpack and/ or lifestyle images for tactical social media posts, PR communications and adhoc campaign 2. Reporting – Shoot tracking – Recommend improvements or updates to photography methods and/ or equipment