Job Details
As a Photographer, you present our products to users accurately through images and video. You will help elevate our brand message and increase users trust in our products.
Some specific role responsibilities:
- Shoot product and packaging photos in Tekton s in-house studio
- Create videos that tell our story, which includes tool demonstrations, manufacturing processes, our culture, and who uses Tekton in their professional lives
- Retouch, color correct, and process raw photo files in Photoshop
- Prepare image files for Tekton.com and e-commerce websites
- Manage an organized archive of image files
- Maintain and add to our photography equipment as necessary
- Have a deep understanding of our brand strategy
Values and skills: You must have exceptional values, including honesty, integrity, and empathy. A very high capacity for learning, a commitment to excellence, and high energy are essential to success.
Education, experience, and qualifications: You do not need a specific degree or job history, but a background in photography, videography, graphic design, visual marketing, or related fields could be helpful. You must be competent with lighting design, camera equipment, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop. You must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Location and hours: This is a full-time salaried position located in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Direct supervisor: Photography Team Lead
About the department: The Branding and Content department manages all messaging around the Tekton brand and communication about its products. In particular, this department works together to develop graphical presentations, take photography, write content, and coordinate new product launches. They also connect Tekton with hand tool users in the environments where they live, work, and play.
About the company: Tekton is a family-owned company in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We are
dedicated to making the best hand tools you will ever own, and we start by designing the
products that we personally believe in and want to own ourselves. We focus especially on tools
used in mechanical and assembly work; our core categories include systems of hand drive
sockets and ratchets, impact sockets, wrenches, screwdrivers, and pliers.