What began in 1980 as a one-store retail operation in Madison County, VA is today's Plow & Hearth, Inc. a national mail order catalog, Internet, and retail company.
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Plow & Hearth, Inc.
Human Resources
P.O. Box 5000 - Madison, VA 22727
FAX: 540-948-7299
Madison, Virginia
Corporate Offices
Responsibilities
Provide photography for multi-channel marketing initiatives, including, but not limited to catalogs, internet, retail and other collateral pieces.
Produce quality images by photographing merchandise in the studio and/or on location.
Operate digital photography equipment, including computers, cameras and studio lighting.
Translate production requirements and layouts into final image.
Perform minor retouching and image adjustments after shoots.
Upload images to color separators for image processing.
Attend product turnover meetings, as needed.
Maintain accurate and detailed records of daily production.
Adhere to schedules, deadlines and budgets.
Work with Art Directors and Merchants on in-season photography.
Keep photo studio and equipment clean and organized.
Maintain and update image archives.
Continually evaluate and improve on processes.
Stay abreast of changes in technology, striving to improve quality.
Requires overnight travel and extended hours, as needed.
Other duties as required
Qualifications
4 year degree in photography, a related field or equivalent work experience.
2+ years experience in the catalog industry preferred.
5+ years of total work experience in the field of photography, particularly in product photography and large-scale photo shoots, both in studio and on location.
Solid portfolio showing broad range of catalog style photography, demonstrating artistic talent and technical skill.
Advanced knowledge of: digital photography systems; Macintosh computer systems, including server based workflow; Photoshop and other related graphics programs.
Basic knowledge of color management.
Basic level of experience in other applications such as MS Word, Excel, Filemaker Pro, etc.
Basic knowledge of offset printing processes.
Excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills with attention to detail, accuracy, and schedules.
Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work well as a team player.
Perform well under pressure.
Ability and willingness to take on responsibilities and/or tasks not specifically assigned.
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