Studio Photographer
We are looking for an experienced Studio Photographer to join our talented and dynamic team in our new Lagos office. The ideal candidate will handle the photography jobs at the company’s photo studio, coordinate all studio, outdoor and corporate event shoots, edit all images to a professional standard and also handle graphic design projects.

About Your New Role
You will be responsible for providing expert support for studio hire, organising and directing studio shoots; taking photos, editing images, managing and maintaining the studio equipment and designing creative graphic images. To excel in this role, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in a similar role with an excellent understanding of how to run a photo studio.

Responsibilities
• Setting up studio equipment and directing studio shoots
• Handling and supervising all lighting and camera equipment during session
• Reproducing, post-processing, printing and framing of photographic images
• Ability to shoot in studio and on location
• Good understanding of Fundamentals of Photography; composition, framing, lighting, exposure and depth of field
• Excellent photography enhancement skills; image editing, colour correction, retouching, image restoration, clipping path and image manipulation
• Carrying out admin duties within the studios on a day to day basis
• Ability to mentor and train junior photographers

Skills Required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Illustrator
• Must be able to operate modern DSLR cameras and other photography equipment confidently
• Ability to interpret clients request on shoots and graphics designs very easily
• Good understanding of digital marketing services
• Assisting with proposals and quotes for photography and image editing services
• Experience in image editing and graphics design (essential)
• Previous experience of using CRM systems to facilitate communications with clients (desired)
• Degree in ICT/Sciences/Engineering or similar fields (You can also apply if you have 5 years+ experience in a similar role but without a degree - must have excellent communications skill; both written and verbal)

Personal Attributes
• Creative and artistic
• Friendly with strong networking skills
• Good communicator with people skills
• Attention to detail and able to self-manage
• A passion for photography and graphics design
• A good equipment manager
• A problem solver who is keen to learn new skills
• Excellent team player with the ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to handle pressure while working to strict deadlines

Remuneration: Salary (negotiable and based on experience) 37.5 hours per week.


Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Click http://www.topyougo.com/careers/vacancies/studio-photographer/ or careers@topyougo.com to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV for immediate consideration.