Job Information
Publix Photographer, Creative Services - Lakeland in Lakeland, Florida
28440BR
Position Title:
Photographer, Creative Services - Lakeland
Department:
Marketing
Location:
Lakeland, FL
Description:
The Photographer produces professional high-quality still photography assets that perpetuate the Publix brand and are of the highest technical and aesthetic quality. This is done through a high level of both creative and technical abilities, working with high-end professional photo equipment, lighting equipment, hardware, and software, along with a comprehensive knowledge of the Publix brand, structure, and culture. The Photographer works with Art Directors to create photography assets that deliver on approved campaign concepts, meet marketing strategies, and represent Publix products in the most accurate and beautiful way possible. They also work with internal clients to photograph events, sponsorships, and portraits, often in high-stress environments with severe time-constraints.
Responsibilities include:
Creating professional food and lifestyle imagery for marketing and advertising, private label packaging, social media, retail, and internal communications.
Shooting product photography for use in price item communications and the online product catalog.
Producing quality photography of both exterior and interior of retail stores and store locations.
Producing quality studio and environmental portraiture.
Elevating the vision of the Art Director by thinking creatively and introducing ideas and concepts the Art Director may not have considered to enhance the shot or visual appeal.
Fostering professional growth of fellow associates by providing mentoring and guidance to Production Assistants.
Aiding in the creation of a comprehensive and user-friendly archive of Publix’s photographic and image history.
Coordinating with the Digital Asset Management team to develop a highly functional library of image assets.
Directing crew such as food stylists, prop stylists, and production assistants, as well as talent (models) on set.
Staying up to date on industry and market trends, methods, and equipment.
Req ID:
28440BR
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday, flexibility required
Facility:
Lak Publix Corporate Office B003
State:
Florida
Frequency of Pay:
Weekly
Travel Frequency:
10%
Minimum Base Pay:
27.50
Additional Information:
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
In Publix’s corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. Many of Publix’s corporate offices offer work from home up to two days a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.
Please note that Publix will not sponsor any hire for this position for a visa or permanent residence.
Address:
3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
City:
Lakeland
Year End Bonus:
To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.
Maximum Base Pay:
38.30
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography or equivalent experience
3 years of professional and/or commercial photography
Thorough knowledge of commercial photography processes and workflows
Thorough knowledge of cameras and lighting for still photography
Knowledge of the content production phase of Marketing projects
Knowledge of the marketing content procurement processes
Comprehensive knowledge of both the art and the science of photography. This requires the ability to mix the science/equipment understanding—such as correct camera and lens selection, exposure calculations, focal lengths, f-stop, Kelvin temperature, shutter speed and ISO speed—with art of composition and a creative eye to obtain a professional photograph
Comprehensive professional photography equipment knowledge, including professional level DSLR and mirrorless cameras (Phase One, Canon, Nikon, Sony), specialty use cameras (GoPro, iPhone), as well as Matterport 3D Space camera. Also knowledge of professional lenses, studio strobes (monolights and power pack systems), on-camera flashes (hotshoe flashes), light shapers (soft boxes, grids, scrims, gels, dappled lighting), lightstands, C-Stands, booms, light meters, and radio flash transmitters.
Comprehensive understanding of lighting techniques with an emphasis on highlight and shadow definition and requiring the use of all above equipment
Knowledge of EFI ColorProof (color output and profile management software)
Ability to think creatively, conceptualize, and photograph in a wide variety of styles
Ability to manage projects in an efficient and productive manner
Ability to demonstrate professionalism across all situations
Organization skills
Leadership skills
Excellent communication skills
Excellent collaboration skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Project management skills
Negotiation skills
Mac OS
Microsoft SharePoint, One Drive, Teams
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint and Apple Keynote
Marketing resource management systems
Adobe Creative Suite
Digital Asset Management system
Capture One Pro
Canon Camera Connect app for iPad
DJI Go 4 app for iPad
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4 years of photographing food for marketing and advertising
Potential Annual Base Pay:
57,200 - 79,664
Zip Code:
33811-3311
Benefits Information:
Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
401(k) retirement savings plan
Group health, dental and vision plans
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
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