Photographer (Temp-To-Hire)

Collectors is the leading creator of innovative technology that provides value-added services for collectors worldwide. We grade, authenticate, vault and sell millions of record-setting collectibles, all while modernizing and digitalizing the process to further our mission of helping collectors pursue their passions. We're always on the lookout for talented people to join our growing team.
Our services span collectible coins, trading cards, Funko Pops!, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia. Our subsidiaries include PSA, PCGS, WATA, Card Ladder, Goldin, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show.
Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated millions of items. We employ more than 1,700 people across our headquarters in Santa Ana and offices in Jersey City, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai, and Tokyo.
Our PSA (Professional Sports Authenticator) team is currently looking for a Photographer. This role reports to the Post-Grading Operations Manager and works out of our Jersey City office.
What You'll Do:

• Takes exceptional quality photographs of PSA, DNA, and FUNKO memorabilia for authentication documentation & tracking purposes.
• Scan, label, and store images of various types of collectibles into designated files.
• Handle delicate, sometimes high-value, collectibles with utmost care and attention.
• Scan a wide variety of collectibles into our database using a high-end camera.
• Store scanned images into designated files in our database.
• Tests new and existing technologies that can improve photography process within DNA, PSA, FUNKO

Who You Are:

• Has experience working with Sony, Nikon, and/or Canon camera and software used for these cameras
• Able to use computers with ease (5+ years of personal computer experience)
• Familiar with imaging software including Adobe suite experience (preferred not required)
• Clear verbal communicator
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented
• Able to multitask effectively while determining which tasks take priority
• Able to determine which tasks take priority
• Willing to work as a part of a team
• High school diploma (preferred, but not required)

Hourly Range: The reasonable estimated hourly rate for this position is $17. Actual compensation varies based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including location, job level, prior experience and skill set.
Roles advertised as remote eligible are not open to applicants in Colorado and may not be performed in Colorado.
Collectors may use e-verify to validate your ability to work legally in the United States.
We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites, through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account, Social Security numbers or National IDs, nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business-related equipment. If you suspect fraud, please reach out to jobs@collectors.com.
We are aware that there are instances where individuals are receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from Collectors or one of our business units. This type of fraud can be carried out through false websites, through fake e-mails claiming to be from the company or through social media. We never ask for personal information such as your bank account, Social Security numbers or National IDs, nor do we send or request payments for the purchase of business-related equipment. If you suspect fraud, please reach out to jobs@collectors.com.
About Collectors
Collectors is the leading provider of value-added services to the collectible's markets. We authenticate and grade collectible coins, trading cards, video games, event tickets, autographs, and memorabilia through our subsidiaries, which include Professional Sports Authenticators (PSA), Professional Coin Grading Services (PCGS), Certified Coin Exchange (CCE), Wata, Card Ladder, Collectors Corner, Set Registry, Collectors.com, and the Long Beach Expo collectibles trade show. Since our founding in 1986, we have graded and authenticated more than 80 million items. We employ over 1,000 people across our Santa Ana, CA headquarters, New Jersey, Seattle, Hong Kong, Paris, Shanghai and Tokyo. For more information, visit http://www.collectors.com.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law. We believe that a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills will better service the diverse community of collectors we support.
If you require an accommodation to apply or interview with us due to a disability or special need, please email people@collectors.com.
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