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35210BR

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:

35210BR

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:

29.05

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.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition 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:

40.10

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.

+ 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 photographing food for marketing and advertising

Potential Annual Base Pay:

60,424 - 83,408

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

+ Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com) (https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/)