Photographer & Videographer

We offer pay on performance!

Videographer/Video Editor/Motion Graphics

*Please Submit Detailed Resume + Portfolio For Consideration*

W Schonbek, a wholly owned subsidiary of WAC, operates a robust factory in Plattsburgh, New York with over 100 passionate employees, many of whom developed their craft over the last 30-40 years under the tutelage of two generations of Schonbeks. Founded in 1870, Schonbek is a world-renowned brand of luxury crystal and custom lighting, reflecting a respect for craftsmanship while elevating luxury design. Schonbek will continue its 150+ year heritage of crystal lighting in upstate New York while the W Schonbek plant there will also produce technically-advanced luminaires for the WAC, Modern Forms, dweLED, and AiSPiRE brands in the W group. With rapid expansion plans for the Schonbek brand and rigorous investment at the plant, the largest introduction ever of new Schonbek products will be unveiled within the next six months. www.schonbek.com.

Strong Compensation Package: Competitive base salary, benefits, plus bonus potential. We pay on performance!

Full-Time Position

Videographer/Editor/Motion Graphics

Job Description:

To drive our continued growth and expansion, W Schonbek is adding a Photographer/Videographer/Editor to our Design Team. This individual is responsible for the photography of product, production of video and audio sales tools. The ideal candidate will not only have extensive photography, video creation and editing expertise but will be experienced in still life and product photography. As a member of the Design Team, this role will work closely with Sales and Product Development to produce digital and graphic media that promotes new product lines and the W Schonbek brand. A solid candidate will be eager to work with senior management and have experience in the following areas:

Responsibilities:

· Work with team to develop advertising and marketing tools to promote new and existing products.

· Work with team to increase our brand awareness through consistent themes.

· Photograph new and existing product families.

· Shoot and edit videos, motion graphics, animation sequences, etc., from stock video/images as well as custom video/images.

· Develop media and presentations working in tandem with Marketing and/or Customer Management to offer new concepts or for presentation to external customers.

· Maintain an organized library of imagery and moving footage that can be used for conceptual development and presentations.

· Make appropriate independent visual decisions as to how best represent ideas and products while adhering to established branding standards.

· Develop visual workflows, storyboards and concepts to create engaging content.

· Generate video targeted for multiple platforms including, but not limited to, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and Facebook.

· Create sizzle reels, pitch reels, case studies, marketing pieces, promotional videos, how to videos, educational and training videos and day-to-day social videos for both internal and external stakeholders.

· Manage all aspects of project development, pre-production, production and post, including writing, shooting, editing, motion graphics, selection of music, and editorial.

· Oversee multiple projects simultaneously from concept through execution.

Requirements:

· 5 – 7 years’ experience in professional video production and the editing of videos. Experience in the lighting industry a plus.

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail and high level of customer service skills.

· Strong organizational and an ability to multi-task/prioritize tasks

· Detail oriented with a strong eye for design, typography, composition, form, color, light, and animation

· Proficient in Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Creative Suite, audio mixing, lighting, and color correction/finishing, Adobe Animate CC a plus

· Must have a high level of skill in motion graphics, animation and proficiency in an industry standard animation platform like After Effects.

· Must have a comprehensive understanding of/experience with creating social content and knowledge of the related specs and drivers of success for social content.

· Knowledge of the latest trends in mobile and digital video.

· Experience in shooting, both still-life product and video.

· Collaborative attitude: Eagerness to work with cross-functional teams. Willing to roll up sleeves and dive in on a variety of projects small and large.

· Ability to travel to and participate in national tradeshows and shoot projects at the company headquarters in Port Washington, NY as needed.

· Portfolio required when applying

Benefits Package:

We are committed to investing in people as our most valuable asset.

Our competitive salary and benefits package includes:

· Generous PTO.

· Medical, dental and vision benefits.

· Matching 401(k).

· Tuition assistance.

· Continuous professional training and development opportunities.

About WAC Lighting

www.waclighting.com

Celebrating 37 years of consistent significant growth as a unique design + build company, WAC boasts a stellar reputation as an award-winning industry leader that delivers sustainable, responsible lighting fixtures and fans that elevate residential, commercial, hospitality, exterior and landscape environments. Our luxury, specification grade brand of products keep up with the speed of emerging technology. WAC Lighting is proud to offer exciting career and professional growth opportunities within a dynamic, energetic, entrepreneurial, safe workplace for all associates.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location