Photographer

Meet Us: King Arthur Baking Company is an award-winning, audience-leading baking company with a strategic vision to be the resource for baking education and inspiration.  Through traditional and new media, in-person and virtual education, we strive to be a leader in helping novice and expert bakers alike.  We're not going anywhere - we've been part of the family since 1790. We work to build stronger communities and increase access and the connection to real foods. We take pride in our responsible sourcing and our "never bleached" guarantee. And we work closely with farmers, millers, and suppliers in a continued commitment toward sustainability. Our wheat flour is grown and milled right here in the United States. Flour this good uses only the purest ingredients, free from GMOs.  As a founding B Corporation, we are committed to using the power of business as a force for social and environmental good. We believe every employee's contributions make our company what it is: vibrant, successful, and committed to spreading the joy of baking. We are a welcoming and inclusive 100% employee-owned company.

The Position: The Photographer is responsible for capturing high-quality imagery featuring recipes, products, campaign assets, and other brand needs that remain true to our creative vision and appeal to our consumers. This role is a critical member of our studio team that focuses on visual storytelling, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and thrives while working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The photographer collaborates closely with food stylists, the studio director, and other Creative and Editorial team members.

The Benefits: Yes, we have the regular "stuff" - medical, dental, vision, company paid short- and long-term disability, life insurance, paid time off to rest, paid holidays to have fun, a 401(K) with a company match. But here's what makes us different: 40 paid volunteer hours a year, profit sharing*, participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)* and knowing that those working with you are dedicated and engaged co-employee owners that believe in you and your extraordinary abilities to move us all forward.

The Location: Hybrid working onsite in our Lebanon NH photo studio roughly 75% of the time, with flexibility to work remotely roughly 25% of the time.

Reports to: Creative Director

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Executes photoshoots on-site, in our in-house studio.

• Photographs a variety of subject matters, including recipe development, product and lifestyle imagery.

• Edits and retouches photos to meet the highest quality standards.

• Ensures studio equipment is well-maintained, properly secure, and in working order.

• Brings creative visions & mood boards to life through photography.

• Works with models to infuse a personal element to photography.

• Prioritizes operational excellence, ensuring that output of shoots is high quality, on time, and efficient.

• Works collaboratively and maintains strong relationships with cross-functional teams, primarily editorial, social, brand, and merchandising.

• Works within the brand framework, continuing the creative evolution of the brand.

• Manages and organizes digital files and follows processes and procedures of our DAM (digital asset management) system, ensuring our imagery is titles and categorized correctly with metadata added.

• Supports both ongoing improvements and new initiatives by keeping a pulse on industry trends and advancements.

• Assists in the effort to ensure the studio is in an orderly, tidy, and conducive state for efficient, fast-paced shooting.

Experience and Education:

• 5 years in-studio photography experience, especially in the food industry

• Experience in photoshoot planning and direction

• Strong photography portfolio, including product photography and lifestyle photography

• Proficient in photography equipment and editing software

• Experience/understanding of on-set prop and food styling

• Experience working cross functionally, specifically on complex projects requiring collaboration, stakeholder involvement, and direct decision making

• College degree a plus

• We value those who can demonstrate capability and articulate how prior experiences will help them transition into this role.

Competencies:

• Creativity: Ability to think innovatively and conceptualize visually appealing compositions and themes for food photography, while staying updated on current trends and styles in the industry. Ability to bring mood boards and a creative vision to life through compelling imagery.

• Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with food stylist, studio director, and other team members. Strongly presents ideas, provides feedback, and ensures alignment with project requirements and objectives. Ability to follow and execute on a shot list, ensuring metadata and title are properly assigned.

• Attention to Detail: Keen eye for detail to ensure precise composition, lighting, angles, etc. with the ability to meticulously edit to produce polished final images.

• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in operating professional photography equipment and image editing software, with a deep understanding of photography techniques, lighting principles, and image composition to consistently produce high-quality photographs.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: The capability to work effectively with editors, video hosts, food stylists, and other individuals; contribute to group efforts; and build positive working relationships.

• Understanding of Branding: Awareness of the King Arthur brand identity and marketing objectives to align the content accordingly.

Success Factors

• Genuine enthusiasm for the King Arthur's mission, products, and baking in general with a commitment to living our values

• Community-minded, gets involved, volunteers

Physical Requirements/Work Environment/Safety

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical requirements

• This role consistently uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photography equipment

• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time.

• Work environment

• Indoors, in a studio environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or temperature changes. This role operates in a professional studio environment where most work is performed at a desk. Remote work environment that meets KAB standards for work.

• Safety

• Understands that safety is the responsibility of everyone at the organization and is responsible for adhering to/providing work in a safe and ergonomic manner, identifying unsafe conditions and correcting conditions immediately or reporting them promptly.

• Participates in safety and compliance training and safety and health programs.

Other Duties

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive and safe work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors. As a proud Benefit Corporation, King Arthur Baking expects our employees to adhere to company-wide green norms and remain educated on company impact campaigns.

There's room at our table for you!  Apply today.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors protected by law. King Arthur Baking Company provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to participate in both the application process and during employment. Such individuals are encouraged to seek accommodations to allow them to apply for a position, participate in the application process, and meet the essential functions and requirements of the position.

• Amounts vary based on achievement of financial targets. Participation based on hire date and program entry date.