Videographer / Photographer Job at Color Street and Innovative Cosmetic Concepts

At Color Street, we believe one brilliant idea can change everything. Our revolutionary, patented real nail polish strips and ever-expanding line of premium beauty products empower beauty lovers around the globe and inspire our community of Independent Stylists to express themselves in full color!

We are seeking a Videographer / Photographer to produce compelling video and photo content in our in-house studio and location shoots for web and digital, e-commerce, print, and events. The Senior Video/Photographer executes high-quality visual content that upholds and elevates brand standards while satisfying business objectives. Collaborates with in-house creative teams to align on video/photo direction that maintains brand continuity throughout product imagery.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborates with other team members to plan shot lists, maintains the pace of the outlined shooting schedule, and identifies any needed adjustments to the schedule
• Takes high-quality and Lo-fi video and photo content that meets the needs of in-house teams for e-commerce, digital, print, and events.
• Utilizes professional camera and lighting equipment in a well-equipped studio
• Film and photograph Lo-fi content
• Configures the lighting of the set to match the creative vision and/or technical guidelines for each project whether natural or artificial
• Strictly follows technical image and video standards for composition, color consistency, lighting, and file naming
• Able to perform all post-production tasks on all deliverables including video editing, color correction, and photo retouching
• Films and Photographs corporate events or portraits as needed
• Maintains flexibility by working cross-functionally on special projects as directed by other departments.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned by manager and upper management
• Ensures final deliverables are imported, organized, cataloged, and exported into a shared environment
• Determines lighting requirements, composition, background, props, and product set up as well as any additional specifications to ensure quality assets
• Styles and sets up shots when no stylist is available
• Keep up with industry trends, tools, and techniques
• Maintains studio equipment and recommends replacement equipment as needed

• 5-7+ years of commercial videography/photography experience, including significant experience photographing and filming models
• Beauty videography and photography experience preferred
• Advertising, event, fashion, or catalog video/photo experience a plus
• Expert knowledge of mirrorless cameras, continuous and flash lighting, and other commercial video/photo studio tools and equipment
• Proficiency with post-production programs including Adobe Premiere / Final Cut, Photoshop, CapCut, Da Vinci, and After Effects
• Solid understanding of retouching and image processing techniques in Adobe Photoshop
• Proficiency with Macintosh OS
• Ability to travel to Color Street events occasionally (includes some nights, weekends, and international travel)
• A keen aesthetic derived from traditional education or training in the visual arts
• Ability to work well under pressure, receiving and implementing feedback while keeping up in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Extreme attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally work overtime and be flexible with work schedule, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends, in response to the production schedule and company needs
• A film and photography portfolio that demonstrates knowledge and skill in engaging content using lighting, composition, and aesthetics is required