Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · On-site
$55k–$75k/yr
Real Mechanics Hand Tool Experience is Essential 500+ hours of hands-on experience using mechanics hand tools is required for this position. The ability to capture our product imagery effectively depends on your personal…
Skills: Product Photography, Videography, Studio Lighting, Photo Editing, Video Editing
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Execute high-volume product photography and videography in an in-house studio to create consistent assets for ecommerce and print catalogs. This includes retouching raw files, managing image archives, and creating video content that demonstrates product functionality.
Requires a minimum of three years of professional ecommerce studio experience and proficiency with Sony equipment and Adobe Creative Suite. Candidates must have a deep understanding of hand tools and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
\nResponsibilities
• Execute high-volume product photography in Tekton's in-house studio for use across Tekton.com, internal applications, and print catalogs, maintaining consistency in lighting, angles, and style
• Identify and capture the key angles and details that best communicate each tool's function, texture, material, scale, shape, and intended use
• Capture standardized front, side, top, bottom, and perspective views of products
• Capture a variety of product materials and finishes such as high-gloss plastics, textured plastics, rubber, high-visibility fabric, foam, black steel, satin chrome, satin nickel, and mirror chrome finishes
• Establish local connections with our users in order to capture real examples of our tools ideal uses
• Create videos that demonstrate the functions and features of our products, highlight our processes, and showcase professionals who use Tekton in their work
• You think like a mechanic and use hand tools in your personal life
• You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy
• You are aligned with Tekton’s philosophy, ways of thinking, methods of work, and brand style
• You can balance time, effort, and levels of importance when achieving the best possible outcomes
• You can adapt to changing priorities and pivot without hesitation
• You regularly learn new things about hand tools
• You come prepared to lead or participate in meetings
• You are bold and take action on projects with minimal supervision and direction
• You welcome feedback and can separate personal preferences from brand guidelines
• You are eager to learn new skills and adapt to changing needs related to your work
• You are able to manage several projects at once
• Competent with studio lighting, camera equipment, Lightroom, Capture One, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop
• Highly organized with the ability to manage large volumes of assets and maintain consistent file naming and archiving standards
• Have a deep understanding and experience with hand tools in order to capture the key functions and moments of a specific tool
• A background in photography, videography, graphic design, visual marketing, mechanical work, or related fields
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship
We’re a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our team is united by a single mission: to make the world's best hand tools accessible to every person. We start by designing products we personally believe in and want to own ourselves. We're independent thinkers, creative collaborators, and empathetic leaders who truly care about the products we make and the experience we provide our users. We question convention to find what’s real. At Tekton, you can build a meaningful career that delivers unparalleled tools to users. Check us out on tekton.com/careers and discover how you could join the Tekton team.
Offices: 3707 Roger B Chaffee SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548, US
We’re a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Our team is united by a single mission: to make the world's best hand tools accessible to every person. We start by designing products we personally believe in and want to own ourselves. We're independent thinkers, creative collaborators, and empathetic leaders who truly care about the products we make and the experience we provide our users. We question convention to find what’s real. At Tekton, you can build a meaningful career that delivers unparalleled tools to users. Check us out on tekton.com/careers and discover how you could join the Tekton team.
Offices: 3707 Roger B Chaffee SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49548, US
