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Job Title: Underwater & Product Photographer - Specialist Role

Location: North Wollongong, NSW

Company: Salty Surf Housings

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: From $70,000 AUD + Superannuation

About Us:

Salty Surf Housings is a leading manufacturer of underwater camera housings, dedicated to creating functional products that enable photographers to capture stunning images in aquatic environments. Our team is passionate about photography and the ocean, and we are seeking a highly skilled Underwater and Product Photographer to join our team as we expand our product line and demand exceptional visual content.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Underwater and Product Photographer to oversee all company photographic assets, set objectives for photo assignments, manage our visual content, and contribute top-tier imagery to our website. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both studio product photography and underwater photography, with a portfolio that showcases their technical expertise and creative vision. This role involves capturing high-quality images in both studio and field settings, including product, lifestyle, and underwater photography.

Key Responsibilities:

• Capture high-quality images in both studio and field settings, including product, lifestyle, and underwater photography.
• Maintain and organize the company's photographic assets, ensuring they are easily accessible and properly archived.
• Plan, organize, and execute photographic assignments, setting clear objectives and timelines.
• Edit and retouch images using software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom to ensure they meet the highest quality standards.
• Create and manage visual content for our website, ensuring it aligns with our brand and marketing strategies.
• Manage photo and studio equipment.
• Develop and lead underwater photography workshops designed to share underwater photography skills with other people.
• Work closely with the rest of our team to develop creative concepts that drive engagement and brand recognition.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a professional photographer, with a strong portfolio showcasing both in-studio product photography and underwater work.
• Proficiency in photo editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Strong understanding of photography equipment, including cameras, lighting, and underwater housings.
• Experience in creating and managing visual content for our website, with a particular focus on content that requires advanced underwater photography skills and an in-depth understanding of marine environments.
• Strong attention to detail with a keen eye for composition, lighting, and color.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with the team and clients.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to team members, clients, and the public.

Desired Criteria:

• Familiarity with a wide-range of camera systems including Canon, Sony, Nikon, Leica and RED.
• Advanced open water scuba instructor certification and experience diving in a variety of ocean environments.
• Experience managing an underwater photography social media page.
• Strong marine science background.
• Experience running photography courses or workshops.
• Strong swimming/snorkeling ability.