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Cargo Product Photographer

Cargo is a Portland retail institution offering a competitive wage, a flexible schedule and a creative & supportive community of peers.


The Company:
Cargo is a retail environment unlike many others and has been in business for over 25 years. Over the decades our mission has always remained the same, to celebrate the handmade, the whimsical, the unique, the undiscovered and all the folks that make this happen. Our customers are travelers, collectors, and voyagers of all ages, and it is our mission to create lasting relationships and share with them the joy of discovery. Recently, Cargo has expanded to include a handful of local makers and businesses that we support and collaborate with that we call the Cargo Emporium. 


The Position:
We’re looking for a part-time product photographer to work an average of 30 hours per month. We offer a starting rate of $20/hour.

  • We offer flexibility in this position as it can be worked throughout a single week during the month or one day a week throughout the month. 

  • We have all the equipment necessary for this job and do not require the employee to bring their own gear (unless preferred). Equipment provided for use in-store includes camera, lighting, Macbook Pro and Adobe Suite.

  • We offer a robust employee discount.

  • We prioritize travel as it is core to Cargo’s spirit. As such, we offer great scheduling flexibility between January & September.


Requirements:

  • Experience with a professional camera (we have a mirrorless Sony Alpha a6000).

  • Experience with professional lighting (we have both strobe and continuous lighting setups).

  • Basic understanding of product photography.

  • Basic photo editing experience and understanding of Adobe Lightroom and/or Photoshop. 

  • Good technical skills and understanding of computer systems. 

  • Experience with Squarespace a plus.

  • Strong attention to detail.

  • Ability to be self motivated and flexible with changing priorities. 

  • Willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, reach & climb ladders.
     

Responsibilities:

  • Shoot and edit an average of 100 products monthly, on a white seamless backdrop.

  • Style and prepare all products as needed. This may include cleaning, steaming, shining, de-tagging/tagging, etc.

  • Reformat and resize files as needed to fit website specification.

  • Track and name photo files appropriately and send to web team for posting.