Photographer II

We are looking for a creative individual to join our team as Photographer II. The Photographer will work with our marketing team to capture high-quality visuals of diverse subject matter that includes photography and basic videography for projects and architecture, project-site lifestyle, company lifestyle, portraiture, and company events to support Merrick's marketing, business development, and communications functions. The photographer will manage all new and existing files in our digital asset management system and should have a strong understanding of photography guidelines and standards, with the ability to stretch the creative boundaries of our brand and help translate concepts and requirements through imagery.

The Photographer will work closely with our growing in-house creative team, including designers, content developers, and proposal coordinators, to create original content for marketing publications, proposals, shortlist interviews, website and social media, company newsletter, corporate brochures, videos, advertising, project descriptions, white papers, articles, blog posts, award submittals, internal communications, and marketing campaigns. Under the supervision of the creative manager or another senior member of the team, you'll deliver visuals that help communicate the right message, appeal to our audiences, attract clients, help recruit talent, and boost brand awareness.

Typical pay hourly range for this position is $31.25 - $40.85. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Central Marketing Services is a growing and transforming team, with the ability think outside the box to bring cutting edge marketing, design, and proposal techniques to Merrick. We envision our team as one that is at the cutting edge of marketing and creative, not just within the architecture, engineering, and construction industry. Our team encompasses both the proposal/business development lifecycle and the marketing/communications function. We value new ideas and the ability to translate ideas into marketing deliverables. We prioritize continuous learning to drive us to be the best at what we do. We're an inclusive team that values differences and believes collaboration creates the best deliverables. Our team works a hybrid schedule with remote/home days and in office days with a flexible schedule to meet both your needs and our company's needs.

Above all, Merrick is a family. We strive for excellence in our respective fields, both technical and creative, and value our individual employee owners and the contributions each of us makes to our company. We live our purpose: Solving. Growing. Living. Our employee owners all work towards a common goal: delivering the right solutions to our clients and making our company great. Merrick is committed to creating a company that is a safe space for all individual identities and perspectives.

As part of an in-house creative team, you'll have the opportunity to work on creative projects for a company you know in-depth. While the variety of projects you work on may be smaller than in a creative agency, there is more opportunity to dive deeper into the topics that you are working on and to know the people you work with daily. We offer full benefits and ensure our employee owners are compensated competitively within the market.

• Deliver photography projects from concept through completion under the supervision of creative manager or other senior members of the team
• Ensure files are properly organized in our digital asset management system through classification, sorting, and archiving photographic materials
• Collaborate with both design and content teams and subject matter experts to brainstorm and create compelling imagery that captures the essence of the Merrick brand
• Coordinate with technical staff to determine project photography needs and gain access to project sites
• Edit and retouch images to enhance quality and consistency
• Ensure quality control through approval of proofs and review of materials
• Provide effective and timely solutions for all levels of photographic requests
• Execute multiple projects with shifting priorities in a deadline-driven environment
• Ensure all-around consistency for visuals that follow the Merrick brand standards
• Approximately 25% travel is required to document other Merrick offices and company projects through photography and basic videography
• Operate, maintain, and manage photography equipment
• Create and maintain connections with professional organizations and the photography industry to continually refresh knowledge of trends and state-of-the-art practices and techniques

• A degree in photography, related field OR a combination of education and relevant experience
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom) or similar editing software
• Ability to organize and manage files in a digital asset management system (Open Asset a plus)
• Basic videography skills.
• Eye for detail, visual aesthetics, and the ability to stage subjects or areas for capture
• Expert knowledge of photography guidelines and standards and experience in composition, lighting, and balance
• Strong creative, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to professionally handle constructive criticism and input from creative team members and technical staff
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• A strong portfolio demonstrating photography skills, particularly in projects and architecture, lifestyle, and portraiture settings.
• Willingness to travel to various site locations

• Video editing skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects).
• Videography samples are a bonus.

• Employee Owned - all eligible U.S. employees have an Employee Stock Ownership Account.
• Robust Employee Referral Program.
• Annual performance and compensation reviews.
• Professional Training and Development.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Peer Mentor Program
• And Much More!

• Apply online only. No e-mail, hard copy or third-party resumes accepted.
• Merrick & Company offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes health insurance, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), and paid time off (PTO).
• Merrick is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
• Employment with Merrick is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment background check, MVR check, and drug screen.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.