Job Title: Photo & Video Specialist

Department: Creative

Reports to: Creative Director

Hours Available: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm EST (1-hour lunch break)

FLSA Class: Exempt

EEO1 Classification: Professional

Physical Address: 200 Sea Ln, Farmingdale, NY 11735

Salary Range: $53,818 - $98,880 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Grade: 3

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If you’re looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful teammates who exemplify our core values of being:

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything®!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

Summary: The Photo & Video Specialist is entrusted with the creation, development, and manipulation of non-print creative services under the direction of the Creative Director. Utilizing both internal and external resources efficiently, including their own expertise, they are responsible for delivering high-quality photo and audio/video projects that align with the brand's vision and objectives.

Essential Functions (include but not limited to):

• Support Studio and On-location Productions: The role encompasses a wide spectrum of photo and video needs, ranging from e-commerce and social media videos to on-location lifestyle productions. Additionally, it involves producing in-studio model short-form clips, training videos, brand events coverage, and brand storytelling. Projects may also include illustration and editing-based work within After Effects.
• Editing and Post-production Leadership: Take charge of all editing and post-production tasks. This includes refining and finalizing assets captured for various digital platforms, ensuring they meet quality standards and adhere to brand guidelines.
• Conceptualization and Planning: Collaborate closely with the creative team to conceptualize and plan productions. From ideation to execution, contribute ideas and strategies to ensure the visual content aligns with the brand's objectives and resonates with the target audience.
• Talent Direction and Set Management: Direct talent and actively participate in setting up and capturing lifestyle and still life content on location or in the studio. Provide clear direction and guidance to ensure the desired outcomes are achieved.
• Feedback Interpretation and Problem-solving: Demonstrate the ability to interpret feedback effectively, identify areas for improvement, and implement necessary changes. Proactively address challenges that arise during production to maintain project momentum and quality.
• Equipment and Resource Management: Oversee the purchase and handling of all video equipment and software necessary for productions. Maintain the in-house photo studio space, including equipment, storage, and software needs. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement to enhance studio output.
• External Partnerships: Collaborate with external partners to source assistance, props, lighting, or rental equipment as needed. Build and maintain relationships with vendors and rental agencies to ensure access to resources required for successful productions.

The Photo & Video Specialist plays a pivotal role in bringing the brand's vision to life through captivating visual storytelling. By leveraging their creative expertise, technical skills, and collaborative spirit, they contribute to the overall success and impact of the brand's multimedia initiatives.

This job description is intended as a general guideline and should not be considered an exhaustive list of responsibilities. The Photo & Video Specialist may be required to perform additional duties, as well as be tasked with special projects as needed.

MUST HAVE:

Ability to prioritize effectively and operate efficiently; use sound judgment to make rational decisions; ability to recognize opportunities and evoke change where applicable; must be objective v. subjective; strong follow up skills; intrapersonal skills; excellent communication skills; attention to detail and process orientation; problem solving skills; coaching and mentoring skills; must have thorough understanding of company’s confidentiality agreement.

• Camera Proficiency: Understanding how to use a camera, including settings like aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and white balance.
• Lighting Knowledge: Ability to use natural and artificial light effectively.
• Composition: Strong grasp of composition rules such as the rule of thirds, leading lines, and framing.
• Editing Skills: Proficiency in re-touching in Adobe Photoshop , and Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro for videography. After Effect is a plus!
• Understanding of Color Theory: Knowledge of how colors interact and the impact they have on the viewer.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify.
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Computer savvy; proficient with Microsoft Office

Sensory Requirements: With or without use of corrective lenses or any other visual aid, must be near and far-sighted to be able to inspect and review visual materials in print and digital. Must have full color vision. Will be required to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time. With or without the use of hearing aids, must be able to engage in verbal communication (both in person and on phone) with team and outside parties.

Environmental: Job operates in a clerical office setting. Fast-paced office, highly collaborative and creative environment.

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

• Must have a bachelor’s degree in area of specialty or equivalent working experience.
• 2+ years professional experience as a videographer.
  • Product/retail and/or agency experience preferred.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating ability to capture a wide range of photography, with an emphasis on product-led work.
• Expert level competencies within Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe After Effects and Photoshop
• Expert level understanding of the digital video production processes
• Proficiency with sound recording workflows and lighting techniques.
• Must be organized and able to maintain a fast-paced working environment.
• Must be able to effectively manage multiple competing priorities and be flexible with workload and turnaround times.
• Work with internal and external teams to utilize video throughout the company, building on our expanding brand.
• Work with internal sources to pre-conceptualize visual layouts.
• Organized data management for use by internal sources
• Coordination between different studios and/or freelancers
   

Language Skills: English proficiency required (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension). Knowledge of an additional language(s) is a plus!

Mathematical Skills: Basic arithmetic and algebra.

Reasoning Ability: Customer, marketplace, and product knowledge; strong esthetic sense; highly organized, detail oriented, and accurate; ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively; creative collaboration; ability to work both independently and in a team; working knowledge of audio/visual equipment and software.

Work Environment:  Indoor office environment most times.

Physical Demands:

Key:

N-Never

O-Occasional; 1-33% of time

F-Frequent; 34-66% of time

C-Constant; 67-100% of time

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!