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What we're looking for
We are looking for a versatile Photographer/Videographer with strong experience in both product photography and editing to handle our visual content creation efforts.
The ideal candidate should be able to handle the complete visual creation process, from the conceptualisation of shoots to the editing of final assets. They should have a highly-structured mindset as well as a creative eye with the ability to capture our watches in ways that will most appeal to our audiences through lighting, composition and editing. They should be comfortable with a wide variety of formats, from still catalogue shots to lifestyle short videos. Finally, they should bring an experimental attitude to their work, show initiative and creativity in developing new content and thrive in small and elite teams where each team member commands a high amount of leverage and must handle a wide scope of responsibilities autonomously.
Responsibilities
- Conceptualise and plan the creation of a variety of visual content assets based on insights and requests from the our commercial team. Handle all pre-production work such as storyboarding, production decks, budgets, timelines.
- Set up the environment for the shoots: styling, prop sourcing, location scooting.
- Photograph our products in a wide variety of formats, using both natural and studio lighting. Handle all camera equipment.
- Create videos of our products in a wide variety of formats, from commercial advertising to social media short videos. Handle all camera equipment.
- Handle lighting equipment like strobes (eg. Profoto) and constant lights (eg. Aputure), setting up c-stands, light stands, etc.
- Manage all technical and creative aspects of photography and video editing using tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, Final Cut Pro X, After Effect, Capture One
- Collaborate with external third-parties on shoots requiring a larger team
- Monitor the condition of equipment; arrange for the repair and replacement
- Constantly come up with new content ideas based on current trends across social media platforms and within our audiences and show initiatives in finding the right angles and details to showcase our products and stories in ways that will appeal to our audiences
- Execute ad-hoc graphic design tasks
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 3 years of experience in product photography and videography. Strong knowledge of all techniques including lighting, styling, and composition
- Passion for digital storytelling with a keen interest in the luxury industry
- Proven track record handling the complete creation process and translating insights from commercial teams into photography outputs
- Ability to work across teams to ideate, and to work independently to manage workflow and meet deadlines
- Strong organisational skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt easily to short-notice changes
- Proficient in Adobe Premiere Pro/Final Cut, LightRoom, After Effect or any other editing software
- Graphic design knowledge and proficiency in Illustrator
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a startup and handling a broad scope of responsibilities
- Experience working in a watch or lifestyle media
- Appreciation for and interest in watchmaking
Location
Singapore
About Us
Atelier Wen (www.atelierwen.com) is an independent direct-to-consumer watch brand on a mission to celebrate and elevate global perceptions of Chinese culture and craftsmanship. We work with the best of China’s designers, craftsmen and watchmakers to make timepieces that showcase the finest of China’s crafts and workmanship while at the same time authentically reflecting our identity as a Franco-Chinese team.
Atelier Wen has been featured in top global media from The New York Times, CCTV and Le Figaro to Hodinkee, Worn & Wound, Revolution and Watchfinder.
