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The Visual Storyteller will be a key contributor to Saltrock Head Office's brand identity, crafting compelling images that authentically reflect our adventurous spirit. With a keen eye for storytelling, this individual will bring the Saltrock brand to life through powerful visuals that capture the extraordinary in everyday moments.

As a senior-level expert, the Visual Storyteller will be responsible for capturing high-quality, commercially appealing lifestyle imagery—whether model-based or flat-lay—in both studio and outdoor settings. This imagery will fuel our website, social media, press releases, email campaigns, brochures, stores, and lookbooks.

To succeed in this role, the Visual Storyteller must possess patience and meticulous attention to detail, as well as the ability to juggle multiple projects efficiently, ensuring every piece of work meets our high standards. Collaboration with our Senior Graphic Designer, Stylist, and Marketing Manager is essential to produce impactful content that stays true to Saltrock's brand.

Main Responsibilities

• Creative Production: Capture high-quality, commercial lifestyle images (model-based and flat-lay) in both studio and on-location settings, to be used across social media, website, press, email campaigns, brochures, stores, and lookbooks.
• Commercial Photography Portfolio: A strong portfolio that highlights expertise in ecommerce photography, with applied techniques in digital photography, lighting, composition, and colour accuracy.
• Ecommerce Studio Proficiency: Extensive experience in high-volume ecommerce photography, with a proven ability to produce high-quality images that drive online sales.
• Consistency and Quality Control: Ensure all photographic outputs are consistent, accurately represent the product, and adhere to brand standards, showcasing a strong attention to detail.
• Brand Guidelines Development: Help maintain and evolve Saltrock's seasonal photography brand guidelines.
• Shoot Management: Organise and oversee all logistics for photography assignments, including travel, accommodations, permits, model bookings, budget management, invoices, and contracts.
• On-Site Photography: Undertake studio and location shoots, contributing creatively to each project as required.
• Model Direction and Styling: Engage and direct models on set to bring the brand's vision to life.
• Image Retouching: Edit and retouch images, preparing them for online and print use.
• Asset Management: Organise and maintain a well-structured digital asset library, ensuring easy access and file management.
• Studio Maintenance: Set up, manage, and maintain the photo studio, including lighting equipment, props, and general organisation.
• Event Coverage: Capture key events such as store openings, press events, and other PR-related activities.
• Collaborative Campaign Work: Partner with the Graphic Design, Web, and Marketing teams to understand campaign objectives and ensure photography aligns with overarching creative concepts.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Ecom and Brand teams, understanding each project's goals and contributing to the overall vision.
• Safety and Best Practices: Maintain safety standards and best practices for both studio and location shoots.
• Creative Vision: Leverage a keen creative eye to produce unique, visually engaging photos, continuously seeking new inspiration and testing new concepts to advance Saltrock's visual content.
• Equipment Management: Ensure proper maintenance of all photography equipment, communicating any needs or issues to the Creative Project Manager.
• Freelance Collaboration: Ability to coordinate and collaborate effectively with freelance photographers and videographers, building a network of talent for ad hoc projects and expanding creative capabilities.

We offer a salary of around $70,000 per annum, plus benefits and opportunities for professional growth.