Staff Photographer and Videographer

Perks for you

• Paid Vacations & Holidays
• Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k)
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental)
• Discounts on Klein Tools products
• Education and Professional Development Assistance

About the role

You will be responsible for creating photo and video content as part of our internal studio team. You are a passionate visual storyteller who understands the value of studying/testing product, location scouting, pulling scrap, crafting shot lists and storyboards.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality still photographs that tell authentic, aspirational product stories and reinforce the Klein Tools evolving visual brand story.
• Create high-quality video footage that communicates authentic, aspirational product stories and reinforces the Klein Tools evolving visual brand story.
• Study the brief and develop the product stories through storyboarding, shotlists, and idea/concept pitch backs to creative and marketing stakeholders.
• Adapt, adjust and action stakeholder feedback to position product accurately and competitively, meet brand standards and objectives, and position Klein Tools as an authentic authority with all skilled trades.
• Foster and contribute to a collaborative and creative environment that encourages proactivity, strategic intent and excellence in creative output.
• Evaluate and advocate for evolution of brand imagery & identity — to maintain competitive edge while staying true to consumer and brand and elevating the perception and authority of Klein Tools.
• Partner and collaborate with external vendors, freelancers and agencies as needed to contribute to large scale integrated marketing campaigns and creative productions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Film Production, Cinematography, Fine Art, Marketing, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of progressive experience, most recently in a creative production role such as Photographer or Videographer, preferably in an agency or in-house environment.
• Strong portfolio showcasing expertise in editorial, photography, film production, multimedia campaign execution with practical visuals at the center of communications.

Skills

• Experience in a visual storytelling creative production role — Photographer, Cinematographer, Videographer — with a skillset and competencies to execute in all three.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects under tight, concurrent deadlines.
• A strong understanding of pre-production processes – site scouting, storyboarding, shot lists, reference material, etc.
• A strong understanding of lighting (natural, ambient, augmented) and color – and the expertise in how to control and manipulate it.
• Excellent attention to detail with organizational skills and ability to prioritize.
• Proficiency in critical thinking and problem solving in the context of production limitations and hurdles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, InDesign) and other design tools.
• Experience with photography, retouching, video production, sound mix and color – and the ability to fluently provide meaningful input and contributions in these mediums.
• Familiarity with Project Management (Monday.com or similar), Interface Design/Collaboration (Figma) and Digital Asset Management (Bynder or similar) tools.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities, with the capacity to articulate and sell strategic creative ideas effectively.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; use fingers to touch, pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.
• For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own.

Qualifications

• Quality Customer Obsession
• Innovation Ownership
• Teamwork

Equal Opportunity Employer

Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.