Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Hobby Lobby
Job overview
The Photographer role at Hobby Lobby involves creating high-quality product and lifestyle images and videos to support marketing efforts, contributing creatively within the Art/Creative Department.
Responsibilities and impact
The photographer will capture professional images and videos on set and on location, direct models, ensure work meets brand standards, and collaborate with the team under tight deadlines.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers competitive wages, medical, dental, prescription plans, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, sick/personal pay, employee discounts, life and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending plans, holiday pay, and on-campus clinic and chaplain services.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have experience or qualifications in photography, strong skills in lighting and editing, an excellent eye for color, video capture experience preferred, and strong relationship-building skills.
Work environment and culture
The work environment is described as fun, fast-paced, collaborative, and creative, with a team-oriented culture that values flexibility, optimism, and open-mindedness.
Company information
Hobby Lobby is a retail company with an Art/Creative Department focused on producing marketing content; it emphasizes high-quality visual media for advertising and packaging.
Team overview
The photographer will join a group of highly creative professionals within the Art/Creative Department, working collaboratively on projects.
Job location and travel
The job is located at 7707 SW 44th Street, zip code 73179, likely at a corporate or studio facility.
Application process
Applicants must submit a resume along with 10-20 photography samples and any video samples for consideration.
Unique job features
The role involves working with diverse photography styles including product, lifestyle with models, and executive portraits, with opportunities to learn new techniques and technologies.
Company overview
Hobby Lobby is a privately held retail company specializing in arts and crafts supplies, home décor, and seasonal items. Founded in 1972 by David Green in Oklahoma City, the company has grown to over 900 stores across the United States. Hobby Lobby generates revenue through in-store and online sales, offering a wide range of products from fabrics and floral supplies to custom framing and furniture. Notably, the company is known for its strong Christian values, closing all stores on Sundays to allow employees time for worship and family.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to showcase your expertise in product, lifestyle, and executive portrait photography, emphasizing your skills in lighting, framing, and high-quality image capture as described in the job overview at Hobby Lobby.
Highlight your experience in pre-production, production, and post-production processes, including your proficiency with lighting solutions, camera operation, and editing/color balancing to meet corporate brand standards.
Apply through multiple platforms such as Hobby Lobby’s corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position might be listed to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with professionals in Hobby Lobby’s Art & Creative Department on LinkedIn; initiate conversations by complimenting their recent projects or asking about the creative direction of their photography campaigns as ice breakers.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'product photography,' 'lifestyle imagery,' 'lighting solutions,' 'post-production,' and 'video capture' to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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