Photographer
Location: Hybrid onsite (T-W-Th) in Culver City, CA
Schedule: 40 hours
Duration: 3 months
Pay: $74-$76.12 DOE

The Planet Group is looking for a Photographer to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 12-month contract, working a hybrid schedule out of Culver City, CA. 

Photographer | Qualifications:

• 5 to 8 years of experience as a photographer, with proven expertise developing culture-defining content within the music industry, events, and/or entertainment landscape.
• Experience assisting established photographers is a plus.
• A portfolio demonstrating expertise in studio lighting portraiture as well as reportage.
• Highly creative with the ability to work under direction and a proven track record of capturing iconic, culture-defining content.
• Deep technical understanding of studio lighting (constant and strobes), mixed lighting, digital capture equipment, digital archiving, file naming, and keywording.
• Proficient and quick retoucher with the ability to retouch skin, clothing, and silo images.
• Proficient in using Capture One as a photo processing tool.
• Extensive experience working with notable talent and comfortable in high-pressure situations.
• Intuitive understanding of what makes great content that engages specific audiences across a broad range of channels and platforms.
• Avid consumer of photography, drawing inspiration from editorial, fine art, and commercial work; stays ahead of new trends and shares insights with the wider team.
• Phenomenal communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Ability to lead several projects through all stages, from concept ideation through production and execution.
• Able to anticipate change and react efficiently while remaining comfortable with ambiguity.
• Discretion in handling confidential materials.
• Exceptional attention to detail while working under tight deadlines.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop), Capture One, and Keynote.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.

Photographer | Description:

• Lead projects from initial conception through to flawless execution.
• Demonstrate versatility in both producing and creating, with the ability to work collaboratively or solo.
• Plan and manage both simple and complex photo shoots.
• Capability to shoot and produce visual assets from start to finish independently.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments, often producing high-quality work on the spot or with little advance notice.