Photographer & Catalog Specialist

Posted by The Pro's Closet on 03/13/2024

Job Basics

Industry Sector: Action, Bike, Fitness, Lifestyle, Outdoor

Job Categories: Editorial-Video-Photo, Merchandising, Retail - Bike Mechanic - Ski Technician, Retail - Sales

Company Type: Accessories, HardGoods/Equipment, Retailer

State: CO

City: Louisville

Country: United States

Required Experience: 0 - 1 year

Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $22 - $24.50/hr

Required to Relocate: Yes

Required to Travel: No

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within: 25 miles

Job Description & Requirements

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Pro’s Closet is looking for a detailed and versatile in-house product photographer to produce high-quality photographs and catalog specialist to evaluate, research, and maintain key data elements covering the highest quality bikes across all years, makes, and models. This is a dual role, where you split your time in each area (about 50% in each). You will be working in a studio environment where you will be responsible for all catalog and photography needs from building the product listing, to the photo capture/editing, and finally exporting to the posting department where images are uploaded to our website. With having a dual role as a photographer and cataloger with TPC, you will have the exciting opportunity to participate in all phases of PDP listings and product photography research, as it relates to the bicycle industry.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Product Photographer: 

• Produce high quality digital photographs of bicycle industry products that accurately represent color, functionality, and features of products across all brands           
• Consistently produce images that are aligned with TPC established brand standards
• Fulfill location and travel shoots for TPC and affiliated assignments
• Collaboration on composition and post production standards with the creative team members to ensure final assets meet TPC e-commerce standards and business needs
• Contribute photographic expertise in collaboration with the Photography team, to create departmental and studio improvements  
• Maintain communication with the Photography Supervisor to coordinate daily shooting workflow
• Ensure a high level of consistent technical quality and aesthetics for all photography created, as well as researching, experimenting, learning new techniques and post production methods when necessary
• Maintain studio equipment, scheduling maintenance and repairs

 

Catalog Specialist:

• Research bikes and related components and their attributes
• Log detailed measurements, weight and technical attributes for all products within TPC’s product catalog
• Maintain technical documents and detailed product descriptions within TPC detailed product catalog
• Work with TPC’s computer systems and software
• Perform final quality control check on bikes, frames, wheels and components

 

ABOUT YOU:

• 3-5 years of experience in digital photography workflow desired - Portfolio review required
• 1 yr. of biking industry experience, strongly preferred
• You have a deep knowledge of bikes, frames, wheels and components across many makes, models and years
• Possess a strong understanding and knowledge about bike geometry
• You are proficient with the leading manufacturing brands, DSLR, and Mirrorless systems systems, Studio strobe lighting, and Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom Mac OS
• You have a working knowledge of professional digital photography equipment, along with current best practices methods for RAW digital workflow, including terminology, color correction and studio lighting
• You pay attention to the details, and you rarely miss the small stuff
• Proven track record of maintaining schedules and meeting deadlines
• You consistently demonstrate initiative and provide follow through on areas of responsibility
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
• A positive and professional attitude and a consistent work ethic, must be self-motivated and work well alone as well as on a team in a shop/warehouse and office atmosphere.
• Must be comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• Enthusiastic about the outdoor/cycling industry, the people it attracts, and all the gear!
• Must be physically capable of bending, squatting, repetitive hand and wrist movements, including twisting and lifting 50 lbs. Also must have stamina to stand 8 hrs./day

 

THE PERKS OF WORKING AT TPC:

• Salary Range: $22 - $24.50/hr., depending on experience
• 3 weeks paid vacation, 6 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, and a paid day off on your birthday
• 100% medical, dental, vision benefits, with a 60% dependent contribution
• Company paid disability and life insurance
• 401k with generous company matching
• Stock options: we’re all owners!
• A fun, relaxed, and flexible work environment
• All-hands company meeting keeps you engaged and connected to the business and your team members 
• A culture of transparency with regular updates on company performance 
• Group rides and amazing industry discounts

About The Pro's Closet

Cycling is about the experience of being in motion, regardless of the bike or brand, road or trail, season or destination.

As the world’s largest retailer of pre-owned bicycles, we’re passionate about helping cyclists find their next great ride—and making sure high quality bikes keep rolling. We believe that every bike has a next owner, and that we all benefit when we keep more bikes on roads and trails. Some call it “recommerce.” Some call it “the circular economy.” We call it common sense.

We created our innovative Certified Pre-Owned bike process, where our expert mechanics meticulously inspect every part on every bike to ensure that high-quality bikes stay in motion longer. We obsessively curate our ever-evolving new and pre-owned inventory, including frames, components and wheels. We track the market and technical trends, and only take the bikes that meet our exacting standards. Our process evolves with the cyclist, from Certified Pre-Owned bikes, to risk-free 30-day returns, to our Guaranteed Buyback program.

TPC. We’re changing the way cyclists buy bikes.