Junior Photographer - Rejuvenation

Jr. Photographer - Rejuvenation

We hope you're interested in building a home with us. Even if you don't feel that you meet every requirement listed in this job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham.  These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces.  We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas. 

 

About the Team

The Rejuvenation photography team consists of highly passionate, collaborative and process driven thinkers. As part of the team, you'll bring your ideas to the discussion. Our role is to create cohesive visual direction and photography for the brand, across all channels to bring products to market creatively.

 

Overview of the Jr. Photographer 

In this role, you will lead the execution of the digital silo photography of all Rejuvenation product. You will be responsible for executing high volume workflows for Silo & PIP shots as well as lighting, rigging, color accuracy and file management. You will co-manage the daily Silo workflow and partner with Producer, Sr. Studio manager, Retouchers, and Lifestyle Photographer in setting up best practices and most efficient workflow. You will work closely with the studio team and cross functional partners to consistently update silo style guide, stay current on market trends in product photography, and establish brand consistency in our Silo photography. You will be part of the team that defines the visual identity of the brand. Key metrics are consistent, product accuracy, expert execution, effective management, and production of photography and maximizing shot count per day.

 

Responsibilities

• Follow established brand silo style guide, execute to brand standards, and ensure consistency of image composition, lighting, finish and color accuracy. 
• Partner with Creative Director, Web partners, Lifestyle photographer and Sr. Studio manager in updating the Silo style guide as needed to provide the most inspiring, most converting shopping experience.
• Partner with ecomm producer and Sr. studio manager on the daily/weekly shot list to group similar type shots together to maximize efficient workflows.
• Partner with Sr. studio manager & lifestyle photographer to build and maintain camera and lighting equipment inventory. 
• Take direction from Sr. studio manager, lifestyle photographer & producers regarding expected shot counts, deliverables, and timelines. 
• Responsible for maintaining a safe and organized workspace, building silo sets, daily file naming, uploading of images for all silo sets, delivering to clipping path service, file management, and updating internal workflows. 
• Maintain and establish new processes to ensure workflow efficiencies, creative flexibility and maintain high volume production of all photography.
• Partner with supporting teams to produce & improve our product lifestyle imagery that is created from our Silo shots and put into blank plated environments. 
• Stay current and implement new creative tools and technology advancements in photography to improve online customer experience and respond to business needs.
• Ability to direct freelancers & lighting technicians on set 
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
• Transport materials and equipment and lift, move, and carry objects up to 50 pounds on a limited basis.

 

Criteria

• Minimum of 4 years commercial experience in product/still life photography in the home industry or relevant industries. 
• Strong technical understanding of strobe, continuous, and natural lighting.
• Working knowledge of digital image quality and output: File size, light and color balancing.
• Proficient with MAC/PC, Photoshop, INDESIGN, and Capture One, Word and Excel proficient preferred.
• Proficient with all studio tools, lighting, technical software, and systems. 
• Experienced professional who stays current with photography trends, lighting, technical advances and changing creative tastes.
• Ability to work with Canon DSLR and Phase One camera backs. Masters digital camera system and understands its benefits and limits.
• Deep understanding of digital photo technology and how to improve internal processes and customer experience.
• Strong attention to detail and still be able to see "the big picture".
• Understands internal and external customer trends and anticipates needs; assesses industry trends and identifies new solutions, products and/or services. 
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, and concurrently manage multiple projects. 
• Exceptional communication skills with the demonstrated ability to work cross functionally in a collaborative and productive manner. 
• Strong demonstrated creative eye, sense of design in all applications of the photographic image, especially as it relates to editorial and consumer applications.
• Ability to perform work onsite in the Portland office full-time pending state, local, and Company return-to-work guidance during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Our Mission Around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 

We firmly believe that working in a culture focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion spurs innovation, creates healthy and high-performing teams, and delivers superior customer experiences. We will create and nurture a global company culture where we confidently bring our authentic selves to work every day: where the only criteria for advancement are the quality of our work, the contributions we make to our teams and the business, and our ability to lead; and where our individual differences-whatever they may be-are valued, explored and appreciated.

 

Benefits Just for You

Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:  

• A generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brands 
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities 
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer 
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits 
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health 

 

Your Journey in Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University  
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops and learning programs
• Speaker series

WSI will not commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position at this time (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.