Children Photographer/ Customer Service (Bethesda, MD)
Busy locally owned photography studio is searching for an experienced toddler/ PK photographer with customer service experience. If you love photographing children, can multi-task, get along with people and are looking for stable, full-time employment with benefits, keep reading.
Our studio has been providing quality portrait and event photography for MD/DC/NOVA families, schools and businesses for over 40 years – We are looking for someone to photograph nursery/ montessori schools as well as other types of jobs, help manage workflow and provide the high-quality service and products our clients expect. Must be able to use multiple web-based applications, assist on photo and post-production assignment and assist customers over phone, email and in person. This is a full-time position. The hours would be 5 weekdays 8-5 with opportunity for overtime during peak seasons and only lightly reduced hours during slow season.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Learn our industry-specific database software
- Photograph children in our studio and on-location, outdoors and indoors
-photograph other jobs such as sports, dances, graduations, events as needed
- Prepare reports and emails as needed or requested
- Respond to and resolve nursery school questions and issues
- Answer studio phone calls and emails
- Manage client data
- Communicate regularly with vendors and clients via phone, in person or email
- Assist in all details of large-scale photo assignments including production work and shipping
- Communicate well with other employees – assignment details, pricing, schedules, client issues, etc.
QUALIFICATIONS
- children photography experience and customer service experience required
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Camera RAW and other photo imaging software helpful but not required
- General office software knowledge (i.e. Excel, Word, labeling, database)
REQUIREMENTS
- Dependable, reliable, punctual
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to prioritize projects, attention to detail, A+ organization skills
- Able to work independently, without supervision
- Able to work on location at some photo shoots; some early morning start times, some weekend and nights
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Professional appearance
- Stellar customer service skills with a full range of people
- Flexible – able to respond and adapt quickly to seasonal business demands
- Ability to learn and retain quickly and efficiently. This is a great chance to get a wide range of experience
photographing in different situations.
- Morning availability is a must
Please forward your resume including 3 professional references, and a portfolio of photography or a link to examples of your work.
COMPANY INFO
- Salary commensurate with experience
- Health insurance, sick days, vacation and holiday pay available after probationary period
- Paid equipment insurance for any personal equipment used on the job
- Own vehicle, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance required
- Free onsite parking in Bethesda, MD location
