Product Photography Assistant - Part time

About the role

Sweetwater, the nation’s #1 online retailer of musical instruments and pro audio gear, is looking for a part-time Photography Assistant to join our Product Photography team. This position requires a knowledge of DSLR cameras. Adobe Photoshop experience is a plus but not required. Our ideal candidate has an understanding of music products and is interested in learning more about the product photography field.

Responsibilities

• Unpack incoming products
• Stage products and assemble items as they are practically used
• Assist during product shoots by holding reflectors and supporting photographers
• Repack items cleanly to give customers a “never packed” experience when opening the product

Requirements

• Prior experience with lighting equipment and drum equipment
• Knowledge and understanding of DSLR cameras
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent multitasking skills
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Strong problem-solving capabilities
• Physical stamina for constant kneeling, bending, crouching, and lifting during long shoots

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 2:30 pm – 6:30 pm

Bonus Qualifications

• Any experience with commercial or product photography, especially with musical equipment

Sweetwater “Ideal” Team-Player WOWs

• The Customer: You possess a deep passion and desire for creating amazing customer and colleague experiences
• Gets Things Done: You have a great work ethic and move through tasks with a sense of urgency
• Obsesses over the Details: You are committed to paying attention to the details
• Drives Continuous Improvement: You are always focusing on effective and efficient work and ways to get better
• Develops the Future: You are committed to the pursuit of growing personally and professionally and have a focus on bringing your colleagues along in that journey

Relocation to Sweetwater’s state-of-the-art campus in Fort Wayne, IN is required.