Junior Photographer

**OAK + FORT is brought together by a passionate group of people with a natural bond over an aesthetic vision that radiates throughout the collections. Fueled by the purpose to enhance and explore our own personal style—we authentically embody a place where individuality and uniqueness are celebrated. An ever-evolving point of view, joy in self-expression, and quality are central to our contemporary philosophy.**:
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As the Junior Photographer you are responsible for capturing on model and off model garment images and assisting the Creative department with photo processing, retouching, studio organization and other related creative projects.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Photograph on and off model garment images to be included in various digital media platforms, including but not limited to the Oak + Fort website, social media uploads, seasonal campaigns and e
- newsletters for all lines of business.
- Collaborate with the Creative team and E-Commerce team to deliver consistent, high quality and on brand product photography.
- Own in preparing review documents with top selected imagery for approval.
- Support in off-loading iPhone images for social/lifestyle content.
- Retouch necessary images within the required deadlines and follow retouching guidelines.
- Provide suggestions to continuously improve and optimize our website landing pages and other initiatives for end users;
- Organize assets as needed and work with the creative team in optimizing organization of assets.
- Navigate the product drop schedule and marketing calendars to lead the shooting of product flats according to timelines.
- Work with the Creative team in maintaining studio cleanliness, organization and maintain studio equipment.
- Work directly with the apparel, ensuring garments are always catalogued and tightly cared for.
- Assist the Creative Team in prepping for each shoot including set up and take down of all equipment, apparel and props.
- Create mood boards that communicate concept prior to shoot—lighting tests, casting documents, and creative concepts.
- Creative flat shooting for all categories.
- Support the post-production processing of images shot internationally by external team.
- Be the communicator between stylist, production team and product team providing documentation of skus at all times.
- Possibility of video editing - asset but not required.
- Perform other creative projects as assigned.

**REQUIREMENTS**
- 2+ years of work experience in photography and retouching or a similar capacity.
- Experience and good understanding of Adobe Creative Suite, Lightroom and Capture One.
- Good understanding of Canon, Sony, Profoto, Hensel and other photography equipment.
- Experience working in the fashion industry is an asset.
- Experience in video editing is an asset.
- Experience and good understanding of photo-editing, photo processing, organization and optimizing imagery for web and social platforms.
- Results-oriented and process driven.
- Proven ability to work with a cross-functional team and collaborate. Ability to work collaboratively with the Creative team and always working together in striving to improve the assets, creative flow and organization of assets.
- Ability to multi-task and remain composed in a fast-paced environment. Ability to meet required deadlines.
- Ability to process images in an organized and efficient manner and always optimizing for better organization within the team.
- Familiar with E-Commerce platforms and necessary formatting for e-commerce imagery optimization.
- Ability to understand and take direction from the lead photographer and Art/Creative Director.
- Avid learner with the ability to be entrepreneurial and take initiative.
- Excellent sense of personal style, and fashion trends.
- Fun, goal oriented and driven by integrity.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills; written, verbal in addition to listening skills.
- Exceptional project planning and managing skills.
- Decision making skills along with analytical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Positive attitude and great enthusiasm.

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