Arthrex, Inc. is a global medical device company and a leader in new product development and medical education in orthopedics. The Communications team at Arthrex is growing and we are actively searching for a Photographer/Retoucher.   This position will be located on our Pendelton, SC campus.  Join our talented team at a global medical device company focused on Helping Surgeons Treat Their Patients Better™.

Main Objective:

Create high-quality photography encompassing various disciplines and subject matter, including employee portraits, corporate events, group photos, architectural photography, medical/scientific photography, environmental portraiture, product photography, and commercial photography.

Using best practices, provide timely and consistent digital post-production services for other photo team members on all types of still photography assignments.  This role is based in Arthrex’s manufacturing facility in Pendleton, SC.  Currently, there are no other Photography Team members posted at this location. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Photograph employee events, group photos, and manufacturing environments
• Transport and set and strike photography equipment in a variety of industrial locations
• Observe all safety standards while working in environments such as manufacturing floors, clean rooms, roofs, ladders, and lifts 
• Pose, direct, and photograph employees for corporate portraits
• Choose selects of event, commercial, portrait, and product photos based on technical and subjective criteria
• Perform basic corrections on all types of imagery including exposure, color-balance, sharpening, cropping, etc.
• Perform advanced retouching on select images, including but not limited to compositing, blemish removal, special effects, corrections, etc.
• Append appropriate metadata:  keywords, descriptions, and custom fields
• Ingest images into a digital asset management system (DAM) following established guidelines and standards 
• Manage and fulfill clipping requests for product photos 
• Work closely with photographers and internal clients to provide all imaging services in an accurate and timely manner
• Receive and manage assignments through Arthrex service desk application
• Work with the Corporate Communications team on photography needs for PR, social media, employee communications and other internal and external initiatives
• Perform cross-functional duties and other special projects, as assigned
• Plan and fly drone routes for aerial photography and video capture
• Work as a Digital Technician/ Lighting Technician/ Photo Assistant for other Arthrex photographers as assigned
• Work with Photography Coordinator to organize, plan and schedule photography assignments
• Work independently as well as under the direction of the Photography Supervisor
• Build and maintain photo collections
• Requires occasional evening and weekend work
• Travel up to 10%

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree in photography or visual arts preferred
• 5 years of experience in full-time photography required
• 3 years of experience in digital photography post-production required
• Experience with a digital asset management system required
• Experience with portrait and event photography required
• Experience with studio lighting (strobes) required
• Adobe Certified Expert in Adobe Photoshop CS6 and Lightroom preferred
• Drone Pilot with Part 107 license a plus
  • If not currently licensed, successful candidates must be willing to obtain and maintain their part 107 license

Knowledge and Skill Requirements/Specialized Courses and/or Training:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Self-Starter
• Ability to work independently
• Willingness to process and retouch a high volume of photographs produced by other photographers
• Excellent time-management skills and attention to detail
• Strong understanding of color management required
• Ability to evaluate technical aspects of digital images, image size, resolution, sharpness, color-balance, exposure, etc.
• Experience with drone photography with FAA Part 107 Certification preferred
• Experience with Jira service desk a plus
• Creative and collaborative nature; ability to conceptualize and create ideas for new images, styles and techniques.

• Familiarity with copyright laws.

Machine, Tools, and/or Equipment Skills:

• Proficient with digital cameras, lighting and general studio equipment
• Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom

• Strong computer skills for photo manipulation and digital asset management

Arthrex Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-Provided Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans (Accident, Cancer, Hospital, Critical Illness)
• Matching 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Annual Bonus
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Free Onsite Medical Clinics
• Free Onsite Lunch
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Trip of a Lifetime
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Volunteer PTO
• Employee Assistance Provider (EAP)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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