Sircle Media Solutions is hiring: Creative Lead (Photographer) in New York

What sets a Sircle Media Creative Lead apart from the rest? You’re obsessed with what’s better for you, especially when it comes to the foods you eat. You’re constantly on the lookout for the newest CPG brands, and the first thing you do when you find one is check out their IG and TikTok feed(s).

We’re seeking a talented photographer to join the Sircle Squad who likes to work in a high paced and fun environment. As a creator with Sircle Media you will be working directly with clients and our in-house team of creators to concept/ideate for a wide range of brands, stage, photograph and edit a large range of products, and provide art direction to other creators/designers on the team. The ideal candidate will be able to grow into a role in which they will be the main creative point of contact and will speak with and present content directly to clients and report their feedback to the team.

We only want candidates who can provide a portfolio with examples of photos and videos created for products, especially in the CPG, beverage or Spirit verticals.

Our ideal candidate is smart, social and easy going. We like collaborators, thinkers and idea sharers. We don't just want order takers. We want people who want to proactively contribute.

Responsibilities:

• Product photography for multiple brands
• Collaboration with Social Media Manager partners
• Collaboration with other creatives across disciplines to bring ideas to life
• Concept and asset ideation
• Prop sourcing
• Editing/retouching photos
• Understanding and implementing clients’ brand guidelines
• Inventory of products
• Sometimes being in front of the camera (hands/torso- no faces required)
• Providing art direction and creative feedback to other creatives/designers on the team

Desired Skills/Qualifications:

• Client facing experience
• Strong presentation skills
• Time management and ability to organize your own schedule
• Basic proficiency in stop motion
• Memory/data organization
• DSLR (full frame preferred) or Mirrorless camera
• Studio lighting (strobe or continuous)
• Proficiency in CaptureOne, Photoshop, Lightroom
• Basic food styling
• Project Management tool experience is a plus (Asana, Slack, Basecamp)
• Videography (studio and/or UGC)-being able to stage and shoot micro content scenes for brands is a plus
• Graphic Design - not required but a bonus skill