Photographer and Graphic Artist at Landlagos

Job Description
Graphic Artist - Job Duties:

• Prepares work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials.
• Plans concept by studying information and materials.
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts.
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval.
• Prepares finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment; purchasing from vendors.
• Prepares final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment.
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers, etc.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Photographer - Job Duties:

• Take the brief to understand specifications and work closely with our art team to develop the concept
• Capture and process images until you achieve desired results
• Shoot poses that don’t look posed
• Constantly improve image quality using various editing methods
• Use and maintain modern and traditional technical equipment (cameras, lenses etc)
• Arrange objects, scenes, lighting and background to adhere to specifications
• Direct participants
• Archive photographic images and maintain database
• Maintain an in depth understanding of photographic best practices and procedures

Qualifications

• Proven professional shooting experience
• Eye-catching portfolio
• Proficient with traditional and modern equipment
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop, Capture One or other photography specific software
• Shooting, lighting and printing skills
• Competency in applying photographic best practices and techniques
• Knowledge of production process for online publishing and various printing applications
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks
• Photography degree or similar