I am not sure if we have a creative sort in the midst at this time but this looked like a good lead. I do have contacts at RR Donnelly.
R.R Donnelley & Sons Company - Portland, OR
February 27, 2013
Job Description
Capture quality digital photographs for high-end clients, often working with a team of freelance artists and client art directors. They will organize and coordinates on-figure fashion and table-top shots with a stylist, ensuring client specifications are met and completing jobs in an accurate and timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Work assignments are typically both a mix of routine and non-routine work that often requires deviation from accepted practice and procedures to complete given wide variety of circumstances encountered in the job. Work is reviewed primarily for end results and is performed under general guidelines or procedures which include administrative directives in the form of rules, policies, and established precedents pertinent to the assignment. Ability to establish own priorities.
* Shoots high-resolution digital images by photographing model and still shots in the studio or on location. May produce industrial, environmental, special event or other specialized photography.
* Operates, maintains and procures digital photographic equipment.
* Creates a positive photo shoot experience for our clients.
* Works on extremely high-profile and high-volume accounts that are complex, non-routine and vary greatly in scope.
* Establishes priorities for assigned tasks for self and others and often works concurrently on multiple complex tasks.
* Translates production requirements and layouts into final image.
* Demonstrates a developed creative style.
* Communicates, supports and consults with clients and/or sales representative on specifications for assignments.
* Collects data and proactively identifies, communicates and solves issues.
* Maintains production requirements to meet budget targets, deadlines and customer exceed client expectations.
* Ensures the final image meets all quality control requirements prior to completion. This includes focus, clean merchandise, image is calibrated and balanced color, registered, meets total curve and layout requirements, consistency, etc.
* Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.
The duties and responsibilities described above are the essential functions of the job. The qualifications below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1) HS diploma or equivalent with 5-6 years of relevant experience directly related to the duties of the job
2) Requires excellent knowledge of functional area(s) related to the job.
3) Able to consistently apply applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and program objectives when carrying out the duties of the job. May provide oversight of work conducted by junior level staff and/or review/audit work for accuracy.
4) Must have advanced knowledge of technology to include computers and applicable software programs.
5) Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to communicate effectively across departments when completing assignments.
6) Must have strong organizational skills with ability to manage deadlines and prioritize workload and make adjustment to meet business needs.
7) Advanced training in photography and creative services. Able to apply advanced and seasoned functional expertise and technical knowledge of photography.
8) Recognized as an expert in the field. May serve as a "lead" to others.
9) Must have an exceptional portfolio, displaying a variety of work.
