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Merchandise Manager - E-Commerce Fashion Photo Studio

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

Location: Edgemere, Maryland Fully onsite role 5 days a week Reports to: Studio Manager At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can also help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently. We don’t stand up and wave our arms. We don’t push. We don’t overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you want without losing your brand’s uniqueness. Position Summary: The Merchandise Manager is responsible for transporting all apparel through the studio and ensures items are correctly marked for production, racked in setup/teardown, prepared and de-prepared after completion of imagery, and ensures all sample location moves through the studio both systemically and physically, including receipt, check-in, storage, and exit process are accurate. You'll also be responsible for the re-prioritization of merchandise according to direct client requests or changes in priority due to data feed changes and proactively ensure all rush, quick turn, or late items are trafficked to the appropriate set, to fulfill the image needs as soon as possible. Our Merchandise Manager will work closely with the Project Management staff and Studio Manager on scheduling and maximizing production sets in the short-term and long-term. Key Accountabilities and Essential Functions: Develops expected quality, accuracy, and output goals set by the business rules and project estimations by project. Approves final product preparation Quality Assurance review and delivery of the product to production. Leads the proactive organization and reprioritization of merchandise daily. Leads the product inventory audit process for anchor client products. Creates an expectation of their assigned team around a production mindset with a focus on repeatability and consistency to a prescribed style guide. Position Duties: Designs, owns, and evolves processes to allow the seamless flow of merchandise through the production process from receipt to exit. Trains and audits the quality of work of staff, co-workers, and team members on the processes and procedures of merchandise receipt, check-in, product preparation, relocation, and product return. Requires deep knowledge of proprietary workflow systems, data spreadsheets, and the ability to manipulate data to solve discrepancies and accuracy. Uses workflow systems and databases to convey status updates and changes of merchandise for multiple parties including the Project Manager and Studio Manager. Secures and documents all merchandise as it moves into the studio, through the photo process, and exiting; including tagging and entering/exiting merchandise into a production database or tracking document, as assigned. Communicates merchandise issues with all individuals in which merchandise will encounter throughout the photo process including the client. Distributes merchandise to all responsible parties throughout the photo process based on photo layouts and photo schedules, as well as collects merchandise after the photo process is completed. Manages the physical inventory audit bi-annually. Ensures all products are prepared for return to client and initiates shipping coordination as needed. Attends pre-production, weekly, and client meetings as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities: The Merchandise Manager provides general supervision of merchandise coordinators, shipping and receiving staff, and all temporary preparation staff. Schedules and recruits permanent and temporary preparation staff as needed, this includes completion of staffing paperwork and timesheets, hiring, firing, and performance management. Qualifications: 4-5 years merchandise management experience in either the apparel/fashion or retail industry with experience managing a small team is required. Knowledge of photographic processes such as reading and interpreting style guides. Experience in utilizing web-based database management tools is required. (e.g., Shotflow, Workhorse, ProWorkflow). Entry-level skill in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically, Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet, and manage file conversions among CSV and text-based files to Excel. Experience using MAC operating systems is required. Experience using digital communication tools such as Microsoft Teams is desired. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills. Strong attention to detail with the ability to focus on a repetitive task and consistently accurate entry of data. Solves non-routine problems in collaboration with his or her manager; takes initiative to modify procedures and processes as appropriate and makes contributions that impact work team results. Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets, and when to escalate for assistance and awareness. Ability to work both independently and within a changing team. Must have proficient basic math skills and ability to read, write, and speak English. High school degree or equivalent education. Culture/ EEO Statement: Straub Collaborative profoundly embraces diversity and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together, as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa currently. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and may be changed as deemed necessary by the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Photo Art Director: E-Commerce Photo Studio

Straub Collaborative Edgemere, MD

Straub Collaborative's teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently. We don't stand up and wave our arms. We don't push. We don't overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you're looking for without losing your brand's uniqueness. Location: Edgemere, MD - In Studio position. Position Summary: The Photo Art Director leads creative team members to formulate and execute creative strategies for large retail clients. The Art Director will partner with the Creative Director and clients to strategize, conceptualize design, and direct creative solutions for a wide range of projects, including seasonal PDP imagery, digital and social promotional as well as campaigns. This position will utilize a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to enhance our business offering and provide added value to our clients. The Photo Art Director is responsible for leading creative team members in the execution for their clients and leading the work from original brief and style guide creation to execution workflow through revisions and on to delivery with minimal oversight. This position will oversee creative quality and adherence to style guides by making selects on final images, creating post-production notes, and reviewing imagery and video after final postproduction work and before delivery. The Photo Art Director is well versed in current eCommerce visual trends and comfortable being in front of senior clients, leading client meetings, directing the creative teams, ensuring they are motivated, and working at their highest ability. And when it comes to collaborating with Straub Collaborative many departments and production partners, it means communicating clearly and decisively in a way that best maintains and builds on the agency's excellent creative reputation. Essential Functions: Oversee assigned creative staff by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff. Establish creative department standards for production, productivity, quality, and client service. Ensure the team adheres to style guides and established processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and proposing and creating processes and tools to support design operations. Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team to implement. Analyze market trends in retail and eCommerce, consumer need, and the competitive landscape, and track campaign performance. Collaborates with Creative Director, clients, and key stakeholders to formulate creative strategies, producing art layouts & concepts, creating style guides and creative execution strategies to produce outstanding creative content. Meets client and industry standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards. Works with operations staff to produce creative that achieves operational efficiencies while producing top-quality work. Partners with cross-departmental leadership to resolve operational roadblocks. Identifies work process improvements. Meets company and project standards by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving actions. Formulates visual concepts by supervising staff engaged in executing photography and video content to be presented by visual communications media. Keeps customers informed by reviewing illustrative material for presentation. Reviews project production factors by studying budget, background information, objectives, presentation approaches, styles, and techniques. Selects and secures illustrative material by formulating basic layout design concepts and conducting research. Obtains client approval by presenting final presentations, storyboards, and illustrations; and responds to client commentary and requests. Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. Take full ownership of a project; have a creative vision that is communicated and executed. Oversee multiple pieces of business at once, effectively managing time and delegating work. Manage productions with minor check-ins and reviews from senior leaders. Build client relationships with a deep understanding of clients, their business needs, and our role in their success. Establish full client trust in their instincts and decisions. Lead internal and client presentations while making people feel, not just understand. Take client feedback and parse out what is valid and how to respectfully and effectively push back on what isn't Required Skills & Qualifications: 8-10 years of experience in visual concepts and strategies for retail with 5+ years of experience in a management role Bachelor's degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Video or Photography Production or equivalent education and experience in Photography or Video content production Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent. Deep knowledge in Photography and Video capture technologies, studio lighting and various post-production and color augmentation programs. Exceptional visual presentation skills with the ability to tell a story to convey a feeling through pictures and video. Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, or Keynote. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere. Experience with Capture One, Canon, PhaseOne, and Profoto lighting is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum, to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet, and manage file conversions among CSV and text-based files to Excel. Experience with ShotFlow or other digital image workflow systems is required. Experience with ProWorkflow or other project management software is required. Must have excellent problem-solving ability and creatively respond to set needs. Must have proficient math skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Benefits: The salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Straub Collaborative offers excellent benefits, including: 401(k) matched at 4% Full medical, dental, and vision (company contribution based on employee's selection and family status) Health Care Spending Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (for healthcare & dependent care) Life insurance, disability, and accidental death are covered by the company at 100% Flexible paid time off (with approval from supervisor) 11 paid holidays Company lunches & events (at Studio locations) Culture/ EEO Statement Straub Collaborative profoundly embraces diversity and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status concerning public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of the employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Photo Art Director: E-Commerce Photo Studio

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

Straub Collaborative's teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently. We don’t stand up and wave our arms. We don’t push. We don’t overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you’re looking for without losing your brand’s uniqueness. Location: Edgemere, MD - In Studio position. Position Summary: The Photo Art Director leads creative team members to formulate and execute creative strategies for large retail clients. The Art Director will partner with the Creative Director and clients to strategize, conceptualize design, and direct creative solutions for a wide range of projects, including seasonal PDP imagery, digital and social promotional as well as campaigns. This position will utilize a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to enhance our business offering and provide added value to our clients. The Photo Art Director is responsible for leading creative team members in the execution for their clients and leading the work from original brief and style guide creation to execution workflow through revisions and on to delivery with minimal oversight. This position will oversee creative quality and adherence to style guides by making selects on final images, creating post-production notes, and reviewing imagery and video after final postproduction work and before delivery. The Photo Art Director is well versed in current eCommerce visual trends and comfortable being in front of senior clients, leading client meetings, directing the creative teams, ensuring they are motivated, and working at their highest ability. And when it comes to collaborating with Straub Collaborative many departments and production partners, it means communicating clearly and decisively in a way that best maintains and builds on the agency’s excellent creative reputation. Essential Functions: Oversee assigned creative staff by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff. Establish creative department standards for production, productivity, quality, and client service. Ensure the team adheres to style guides and established processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and proposing and creating processes and tools to support design operations. Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team to implement. Analyze market trends in retail and eCommerce, consumer needs, and the competitive landscape, and track campaign performance. Collaborate with Creative Director, clients, and key stakeholders to formulate creative strategies, producing art layouts & concepts, creating style guides and creative execution strategies to produce outstanding creative content. Meet client and industry standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards. Work with operations staff to produce creative that achieves operational efficiencies while producing top-quality work. Partner with cross-departmental leadership to resolve operational roadblocks. Identify work process improvements. Meet company and project standards by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving actions. Formulate visual concepts by supervising staff engaged in executing photography and video content to be presented by visual communications media. Keep customers informed by reviewing illustrative material for presentation. Review project production factors by studying budget, background information, objectives, presentation approaches, styles, and techniques. Select and secure illustrative material by formulating basic layout design concepts and conducting research. Obtain client approval by presenting final presentations, storyboards, and illustrations; and respond to client commentary and requests. Improve quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes. Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. Take full ownership of a project; have a creative vision that is communicated and executed. Oversee multiple pieces of business at once, effectively managing time and delegating work. Manage productions with minor check-ins and reviews from senior leaders. Build client relationships with a deep understanding of clients, their business needs, and our role in their success. Establish full client trust in their instincts and decisions. Lead internal and client presentations while making people feel, not just understand. Take client feedback and parse out what is valid and how to respectfully and effectively push back on what isn’t. Required Skills & Qualifications: 8-10 years of experience in visual concepts and strategies for retail with 5+ years of experience in a management role Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Video or Photography Production or equivalent education and experience in Photography or Video content production Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent. Deep knowledge in Photography and Video capture technologies, studio lighting and various post-production and color augmentation programs. Exceptional visual presentation skills with the ability to tell a story to convey a feeling through pictures and video. Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives. Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, or Keynote. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere. Experience with Capture One, Canon, PhaseOne, and Profoto lighting is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum, to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet, and manage file conversions among CSV and text-based files to Excel. Experience with ShotFlow or other digital image workflow systems is required. Experience with ProWorkflow or other project management software is required. Must have excellent problem-solving ability and creatively respond to set needs. Must have proficient math skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Benefits: The salary range for this full-time position is $115,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Straub Collaborative offers excellent benefits, including: 401(k) matched at 4% Full medical, dental, and vision (company contribution based on employee’s selection and family status) Health Care Spending Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Account (for healthcare & dependent care) Life insurance, disability, and accidental death are covered by the company at 100% Flexible paid time off (with approval from supervisor) 11 paid holidays Company lunches & events (at Studio locations) Culture/ EEO Statement: Straub Collaborative profoundly embraces diversity and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status concerning public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of the employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Postproduction Photo Retoucher – E-Commerce Photo Studio

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

Reports to: Production Director Fully onsite role 5 days a week At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can also help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently. We don’t stand up and wave our arms. We don’t push. We don’t overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you want without losing your brand’s uniqueness. Position Summary: Retouches and prepares photographic imagery to display in a variety of published mediums. Silhouettes product, completes intermediate level retouch, creates clipping paths, shapes product, color corrects to "pleasing" and “critical” standards, runs and creates essential actions, and masks product using Adobe Photoshop as a tool while following a provided process. Key Accountabilities and Essential Functions: Possess a production mindset with a focus on repeatability and consistency. Meet quality, accuracy, and output goals set by Post Management and clients’ style guides. Perform quality control and create specified deliverable files before items are posted to the server. Complete projected hours and update time tracker daily within specific job spreadsheet. Demonstrate independence and self-discipline in planning daily assignments by comparing internal and external due dates against workload. Submit all company forms and time off requests by their deadlines. Ask for additional resources in time to meet deadlines if assigned resources aren’t sufficient. Be open to training and mentoring Post Operators at levels 1 and 2. Perform additional company duties, as assigned by Post Management. Technical Requirements: 2 years of critical color experience matching client-designated color references and the ability to maintain color standards across multiple images where requested. Intermediate knowledge of the MacOS operating system and be able to perform some troubleshooting. High-level expertise in Adobe Photoshop for retouching, pathing, blending modes, alpha masks, color correction and adjustments, creation, and execution of actions. Proficient in Adobe Bridge, Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator. Understand how to access and navigate file servers and web-based data management tools. Perform and pass the retouching test using a tablet and stylus. Understand different file formats and color profiles needed to work on and deliver files. High-level expertise in form and figure when shaping products. Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word Qualifications: 3 years of relevant experience in high-volume digital image post-production workflows with a keen eye for color required. An extensive portfolio of retouching and video editing examples demonstrating superior creative judgment and accuracy. A high school diploma or equivalent with a 2-year college degree or equivalent. Proficient in basic math skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Availability for overtime during seasonal rushes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Temporary/On-Call Merchandise Coordinator: E-Commerce Photo Studio

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

Location: Edgemere, Maryland Fully onsite role 5 days a week Reports to: Merchandise Manager The Merchandise Coordinator is responsible for documenting, preparing, and trafficking of all merchandise through the studio from receipt of product to return to client. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Secures and documents all merchandise as it moves through the studio process including receiving shipment, tagging and entering product into sample management systems or tracking document, as assigned. Responsible for the product storage area including its efficiency and cleanliness. Notifies appropriate team members of product arrival. Communicates merchandise issues with all individuals in which merchandise will come in contact with throughout the photo process. Distributes merchandise to all responsible parties throughout the photo process based on photo layouts and photo schedules, as well as collects merchandise after photo process is completed. Maintains database, spreadsheets, and forms in order to update status and location of merchandise for multiple parties including the Project Manager and Studio Manager. Ability to train and quality check co-workers on the processes and procedures of merchandise receipt, check in, product preparation, relocation and product return. Ensure all products are prepared and packed for return to client. Initiates shipping coordination and determines method of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates. Schedules carriers and couriers. Attends pre-production, weekly, and client meetings as needed. Maintains supplies needed for Shipping and Merchandise prep. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Requires strong attention to detail and outstanding organizational and time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously with seamless execution. Requires both accurate and efficient data entry. Solves non-routine problems in collaboration with his or her manager; takes initiative to modify procedures and processes and makes contributions that impact work team results as appropriate. Candidate should demonstrate planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets and when to escalate for assistance and awareness. Ability to work both independently and within a changing team. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules. Being respectful and courteous when interacting with others. A calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict. Must have the ability to open and receptive to feedback. Moderate-level skill in Microsoft Office suite, specifically, Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet and manage file conversions among csv and text-based files to Excel. Experience in utilizing web-based database management tools such is desired. (Examples: Shotflow, Workhorse, Barcoding software.) Experience using MAC operating systems is desired. Experience using digital communication tools such as Teams chat tools is desired. Must have proficient basic math skills and ability to read, write, and speak English. 10 key data entry accuracy. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand and work on a cement studio floor for up to a full workday. Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e., packing, tagging, steaming, pinning, data entry). Must be able to see and hear in order to gather and input information; respond to face-to-face and telephone inquiries. Must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry materials weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. Ability to walk throughout a warehouse floor following our internal safety guidelines. QUALIFICATIONS: High school degree or equivalent education. 1-2 years general merchandising experience, 2 years of experience in shipping and receiving. Knowledge of photographic processes such as reading and interpreting style guides. Culture/EEO Statement Straub Collaborative embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together, as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and may be changed as deemed necessary by the company. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Temporary/On-Call Postproduction Photo Retoucher: E-Commerce Photo Studio

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

Reports to: Production Director Fully onsite role 5 days a week At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can also help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently. We don’t stand up and wave our arms. We don’t push. We don’t overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you want without losing your brand’s uniqueness. Position Summary: Retouches and prepares photographic imagery to display in a variety of published mediums. Silhouettes product, completes intermediate level retouch, creates clipping paths, shapes product, color corrects to "pleasing" and “critical” standards, runs and creates essential actions, and masks product using Adobe Photoshop as a tool while following a provided process. Key Accountabilities and Essential Functions: Possess a production mindset with a focus on repeatability and consistency. Meet quality, accuracy, and output goals set by Post Management and clients’ style guides. Perform quality control and create specified deliverable files before items are posted to the server. Complete projected hours and update time tracker daily within specific job spreadsheet. Demonstrate independence and self-discipline in planning daily assignments by comparing internal and external due dates against workload. Submit all company forms and time off requests by their deadlines. Ask for additional resources in time to meet deadlines if assigned resources aren’t sufficient. Be open to training and mentoring Post Operators at levels 1 and 2. Perform additional company duties, as assigned by Post Management. Technical Requirements: 2 years of critical color experience matching client-designated color references and the ability to maintain color standards across multiple images where requested. Intermediate knowledge of the MacOS operating system and be able to perform some troubleshooting. High-level expertise in Adobe Photoshop for retouching, pathing, blending modes, alpha masks, color correction and adjustments, creation, and execution of actions. Proficient in Adobe Bridge, Acrobat, InDesign, and Illustrator. Understand how to access and navigate file servers and web-based data management tools. Perform and pass the retouching test using a tablet and stylus. Understand different file formats and color profiles needed to work on and deliver files. High-level expertise in form and figure when shaping products. Intermediate experience using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word Qualifications: 3 years of relevant experience in high-volume digital image post-production workflows with a keen eye for color required. An extensive portfolio of retouching and video editing examples demonstrating superior creative judgment and accuracy. A high school diploma or equivalent with a 2-year college degree or equivalent. Proficient in basic math skills. Ability to read, write, and speak English. Availability for overtime during seasonal rushes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Temporary/On Call - Photographer 3

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turn arounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data in more efficient ways. We don’t stand up and wave our arms. We don’t push. We don’t overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources around the world, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you’re looking for without losing your brand’s uniqueness. Location: Edgemere, Maryland. Onsite 5 days per week. Position Summary: Photographer Level 3 reports to our Studio Manager and is responsible for capturing digital content according to the client's style guide, working with a stylist, merchandise coordinators, other photographers, and team members as assigned. They will independently direct photo sets to include set management and workflow with Stylists, Hair/Makeup, and Models. Photographer 3 will follow established guidelines for studio and client projects, ensuring that the correct number of images are created according to the client’s SOP. Also, they are responsible for ensuring all images are uploaded and archived as required. Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Independently directs photography and/or explains video sets working with Models, Mannequins, Tabletop. Ability to manage communications with clients on the photo set. Completes and achieves images per the style guide and job worksheet, validating finished work quality control. Meets and sets daily expectations in naming images, adding metadata, shot counts, and completing quality control. Required to create process documentation, including lighting diagrams, go-bys, shooting examples, and set images. Position Duties: Collaborates with the Project Manager(s) to ensure daily shoots are successful from planning through completion. Provides accurate time assessment for scheduling and client estimates. Actively participates in Pre-Production and Retrospective (post-mortem) meetings and image review process. Completes all action items assigned per the agreed standards or production requests to achieve studio success in a timely manner. Processes images according to job specifications, transfers them to the next workflow stage. Follows job specifications in documenting proper file names/changes, complete notes on job spreadsheets, and report daily status on workload to studio manager and project manager. Creates, communicates, and documents visual references (lighting diagrams, shooting examples, go-bys) to ensure upload to client standard, as needed. Mentor and train team members to specific studio/client standards. Maintains an organized workplace, to studio standards, both on the digital workspace (Backing up files, monthly monitor calibration, etc.) and the physical shoot environment. Establishes the flow on set with stylists and models as well as style projects as necessary. Ensures all documentation is completed promptly. This will include expense reports, reimbursement forms, and time tracking/time-off requests, et. al. Follow all studio standards for shooting guidelines, including shooting templates, go-bys, and overlays. Builds photosets as needed, maintaining consistency across studios, and completes tear down, including the return and storage of equipment. Facilitates studio repair needs with the studio manager. Knowledge and Experience: 3+ years of e-commerce apparel/fashion photography and video production experience is required. A portfolio of work that demonstrates commercial photography and video is required. Experience in using Mac OS, with expert knowledge of Capture One, Canon, PhaseOne, Profoto lighting, Adobe Premiere, and all forms of continuous lighting. Proficient in Adobe Suite including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere. Experience in utilizing studio production workflow management tools is desired (I.E., ShotFlow). Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word and Excel to execute a search, and sort a list by. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring seamless execution through stellar organizational and time management skills. Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets, and when to escalate for assistance and awareness. Ability to work both independently and within a changing team. Must have an excellent ability to problem solve and creatively respond to set needs. Knowledge and comfort with utilizing other types of lighting and camera equipment. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Compensation: The hourly rate for this temp on-call freelance role is $55.00 - 60.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and skills. Culture/EEO Statement: Straub Collaborative embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Dynamic Environment

Photographer Level 3

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data in more efficient ways. We don’t stand up and wave our arms. We don’t push. We don’t overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table and give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources around the world, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you’re looking for without losing your brand’s uniqueness. Position Summary: The Photographer 3 is a practiced master in the art of Photography and Video capture. They have a mastery of strobe and continuous lighting instruments as well as file formats and video codecs. They have an exemplary portfolio of images and video representing their passion and commercial work. This position has a proven understanding of the complete photography and video capture workflow. They are comfortable with originating new visual creative ideas as well as working directly with our clients and following specific style guides. This role is an expert in directing a set and can work well under pressure. They will also mentor and train Photographer Levels 1 and 2 and conduct cross-studio training and process improvement activities. This position requires expert proficiency in utilizing all photography and video equipment within the studio. The photographer must be prepared to take a lead role in achieving their individual and team success. They actively participate in preproduction and retrospective meetings. They create the expectations on set for styling and are the last line of defense in quality control of all items before upload. Essential Functions: Executes and captures images and video per the style guide and job worksheet as well as the Art Director's vision, validating the quality control of work. Participates in the estimation, planning, and execution of location productions for still imagery and video. Independently directs photography and video sets such as apparel on model, mannequin, and tabletop. Meets and sets daily expectations in naming images & video clips, adding metadata, shot counts, and completing quality control. Directing sets include finalizing the work plan and flow with Stylist, HMU, and Models. This may include oversights to other sets on the studio floor for safety, scalability, efficiency, and adherence to client style guides. Mentors and trains photography staff on studio standards, guidelines, and technical improvements across Studios. Required to create process documentation, including lighting diagrams, go-bys, shooting examples, and set images. Provides accurate time assessment for scheduling and client estimates. Produces innovative, consistently reproducible solutions within the cost confines of clients. The solutions must be accomplished across the studio's photography staff. Actively participates in pre-production and retrospective (post-mortem) meetings and image review process. Timely completion of action items assigned to the photographer to help enable the team’s success by updating photography and video standards and sharing the documentation globally. Processes images according to job specifications, and transfers to the next workflow stage. Follows job specifications in documenting proper file names/changes, completing notes on job spreadsheets, and reporting daily status on workload to studio manager and project manager. Creates, communicates, and documents visual references (lighting diagrams, shooting examples, go-bys) to ensure upload to client standard, as needed. Requires excellent communication and project management skills to mentor, train, and provide deliverables across regional studios and work directly with clients. Establishes the flow on set with stylists and models as well as style projects as necessary. Ensures all documentation is completed promptly, including expense reports, reimbursement forms, and time tracking/time-off requests. Follows all studio standards for shooting guidelines, including shooting templates, go-bys, and overlays. Builds photosets as needed and completes teardown, including the return and storage of equipment. Travel requirements may be up to 10% of the time to Straub's other studio locations. The ability to travel outside of your country of residence is a plus. Required Skills & Qualifications: 7+ years of e-commerce commercial photography and video production experience is required. A portfolio of work that demonstrates commercial photography and video expertise with clients in fashion, apparel, footwear, retail, media, beauty, cosmetics, or lifestyle verticals required. Experience in using MAC operating systems. Proficient in Capture One, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere. Expert knowledge of Canon cameras, Profoto lighting, and all forms of continuous lighting. Experience in utilizing production workflow management tools is desired, e.g., Shot Flow. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically Word, Excel, and MS Teams. Must have excellent problem-solving ability and creatively respond to set needs. Must have proficient necessary math skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English. Must have experience with video. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience. Benefits: The salary range for this full-time position is $70,000 - $80,000, commensurate with experience and skills. Culture/ EEO Statement: Straub Collaborative embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status regarding public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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Temporary/On-call - Photo Art Director

Tive, Inc. Edgemere, MD

Straub Collaborative's teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turnarounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data more efficiently. We don’t stand up and wave our arms. We don’t push. We don’t overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources worldwide, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you’re looking for without losing your brand’s uniqueness. Location: Edgemere, MD - In Studio position. Onsite 5 days per week. Position Summary: The Photo Art Director leads creative team members to formulate and execute creative strategies for large retail clients. The Art Director will partner with the Creative Director and clients to strategize, conceptualize design, and direct creative solutions for a wide range of projects, including seasonal PDP imagery, digital and social promotional as well as campaigns. This position will utilize a mix of artistic, marketing, and business expertise to enhance our business offering and provide added value to our clients. The Photo Art Director is responsible for leading creative team members in the execution for their clients and leading the work from original brief and style guide creation to execution workflow through revisions and on to delivery with minimal oversight. This position will oversee creative quality and adherence to style guides by making selects on final images, creating post-production notes, and reviewing imagery and video after final postproduction work and before delivery. The Photo Art Director is well versed in current eCommerce visual trends and comfortable being in front of senior clients, leading client meetings, directing the creative teams, ensuring they are motivated, and working at their highest ability. And when it comes to collaborating with Straub Collaborative many departments and production partners, it means communicating clearly and decisively in a way that best maintains and builds on the agency’s excellent creative reputation. Essential Functions: Oversee assigned creative staff by hiring, training, assigning, scheduling, and mentoring staff. Establish creative department standards for production, productivity, quality, and client service. Ensure the team adheres to style guides and established processes, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and proposing and creating processes and tools to support design operations. Develop presentation approaches, styles, and techniques for the team to implement. Analyze market trends in retail and eCommerce, consumer need, and the competitive landscape, and track campaign performance. Collaborates with Creative Director, clients, and key stakeholders to formulate creative strategies, producing art layouts & concepts, creating style guides and creative execution strategies to produce outstanding creative content. Meets client and industry standards by following production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards. Works with operations staff to produce creative that achieves operational efficiencies while producing top-quality work. Partners with cross-departmental leadership to resolve operational roadblocks. Identifies work process improvements. Meets company and project standards by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving actions. Formulates visual concepts by supervising staff engaged in executing photography and video content to be presented by visual communications media. Keeps customers informed by reviewing illustrative material for presentation. Reviews project production factors by studying budget, background information, objectives, presentation approaches, styles, and techniques. Selects and secures illustrative material by formulating basic layout design concepts and conducting research. Obtains client approval by presenting final presentations, storyboards, and illustrations; and responds to client commentary and requests. Improves quality results by studying, evaluating, and re-designing processes. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, and participating in professional organizations. Take full ownership of a project; have a creative vision that is communicated and executed. Oversee multiple pieces of business at once, effectively managing time and delegating work. Manage productions with minor check-ins and reviews from senior leaders. Build client relationships with a deep understanding of clients, their business needs, and our role in their success. Establish full client trust in their instincts and decisions. Lead internal and client presentations while making people feel, not just understand. Take client feedback and parse out what is valid and how to respectfully and effectively push back on what isn’t. Required Skills & Qualifications: 8-10 years experience in visual concepts and strategies for retail with 5+ years of experience in a management role. A portfolio of work that demonstrates your experience working on set as an Art Director for e-commerce apparel or fashion photo shoots is required. Highly skilled in leading a team of creative talent. Deep knowledge in Photography and Video capture technologies, studio lighting, and various post-production and color augmentation programs. Exceptional visual presentation skills with the ability to tell a story to convey a feeling through pictures and video. Strong creative vision with an understanding of business objectives. Proficiency with design software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint, or Keynote. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere. Experience with Capture One, Canon, PhaseOne, and Profoto lighting is required. Experience with ShotFlow or other digital image workflow systems is required. Experience with ProWorkflow or other project management software is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art, Graphic Design, Video or Photography Production or equivalent education and experience in Photography or Video content production. Compensation: The hourly rate for this temp on-call freelance role is $75.00 - $80.00 per hour, commensurate with experience and skills. Culture/ EEO Statement: Straub Collaborative profoundly embraces diversity and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate. Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status concerning public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US. We cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of the employment Visa at this time. #J-18808-Ljbffr