Ecommerce Photographer and Videographer

• Execute high-volume product photography in Tekton's in-house studio for use across Tekton.com, internal applications, and print catalogs, maintaining strict consistency in lighting, angles, and style

• Identify and capture the key angles and details that best communicate each tool's function, texture, material, scale, shape, and intended use

• Have a good understanding of the proper lenses and lighting for each shot 

• Demonstrate expert-level proficiency in capturing standardized front, side, top, bottom, and perspective views, ensuring every product is shot to a repeatable, brand-approved specification

• Apply advanced techniques including focus stacking, light bouncing, and color card usage to produce sharp imagery that accurately represents the product

• Retouch, color correct, and process raw files in Photoshop, preparing final images to specifications for Tekton.com and other ecommerce platforms

• Maintain an organized archive of image files and upload final assets to website platforms

• Maintain and add to our photography equipment as necessary

• Use other creative skills like graphic design to create digital and physical assets

• Establish local connections with our users in order to capture real examples of our tools ideal uses

• Order and manage product samples through the entire photo process

• Capture a variety of product materials and finishes such as high-gloss plastics, textured plastics, rubber, high-visibility fabric, foam, black steel, satin chrome, satin nickel, and mirror chrome finishes. 

• Create videos that demonstrate the functions and features of our products, highlight our processes, and showcase professionals who use Tekton in their work

• Edit video content including color grading, sound design, motion graphics, and captioning

• You have exceptional values including honesty, integrity, and empathy

• You are aligned with Tekton’s philosophy, ways of thinking, methods of work, and brand style

• You can adapt to changing priorities and pivot without hesitation

• You regularly learn new things about hand tools

• You come prepared to lead or participate in meetings

• You are bold and take action on projects with minimal supervision and direction

• You think like a mechanic and use hand tools in your personal life

• You welcome feedback and can separate personal preferences from brand guidelines

• You are eager to learn new skills and adapt to changing needs related to your work

• You are able to manage several projects at once

• Minimum of three years of experience in a professional ecommerce studio photography environment

• Competent with studio lighting, Sony camera equipment, lenses, tethering, Lightroom, Capture One, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop

• Experience shooting and editing video content

• Highly organized with the ability to manage large volumes of assets and maintain consistent file naming and archiving standards

• Have a deep understanding and experience with hand tools in order to capture the key functions and moments of a specific tool

• A background in photography, videography, graphic design, visual marketing, mechanical work, or related fields

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced professional environment

• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship