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Photographer (equine Photography Or Equestrian Experience Required)
Position Summary:
Schneider Saddlery is seeking a full-time Photographer whose primary objective is to shoot, edit and catalog photography assets. This position will collaborate with our Creative, Marketing, and Merchandising teams as well as external vendors to generate, gather, store, and distribute visual assets. The Photographer will be responsible for photographing products for our e-commerce site, catalog, and other photography needs in a way that highlights key features and benefits and will allow us to stand out in the marketplace. Equine photography or equestrian experience is required. The Photographer reports to the Creative Manager and will have a work schedule that will be a blend of in-office, on location, and remote work, but must be local to the Chagrin Falls, OH/Cleveland, OH area.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate location photography, including pulling product, shot list, photoshoot checklist, on-site shooting, and saving and tagging images.
- Coordinate studio photography, including pulling product, interpreting standards & guidelines, product and lighting setup, in-studio direction and/or shooting, post-production editing/retouching, saving in appropriate file formats and naming conventions, reporting of cost and efficiency of the shoot, keeping the process on schedule.
- Prepare, save, and upload product images and color swatches to sstack.com
- Organize and manage photo database by cataloging and adding metadata and keywords to all digital images and creating a folder structure that is efficient and easy to use.
Skills & Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional digital photography and editing experience. Retail or Ecommerce experience is a plus.
- Significant experience as an equine photographer or significant personal experience as an equestrian. Knowledge and understanding of products for the equine and equestrian and comfort working with and handling horses in a variety of environments. 
- Post-secondary degree in photography or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in lieu of college degree. 
- Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically, Lightroom, Bridge, Premiere Pro, & Photoshop) 
- Flexible team player and collaborator with strong initiative and attention to detail.
- Videography experience
- A portfolio to be provided with your application.
About Schneider Saddlery 
Founded in 1948, Schneider Saddlery is a family-owned, leading multichannel equestrian product retailer in the United States. Our high-performing, blue-ribbon team has a strong dedication to value, quality, and innovation. At Schneider Saddlery, we believe some of life’s best moments and memories are created anywhere there are horses, and we maintain that vision through our commitment to bring our community the best products and the lowest prices, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, hard-working team in a fast-paced environment, we would love to speak with you.
Schneider Saddlery is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Schneider Saddlery
Photography Internship – PAID
Position Summary
We are seeking TWO paid Photography Interns whose primary objective is to shoot, edit and catalog photography assets. This position will work with creative, marketing, merchandising as well as external vendors to generate, gather, store, and distribute visual assets as needed. This team member will be responsible for photographing products for our e-commerce site, catalog and other photography needs in a way that highlights key features and benefits and will allow us to stand out in the marketplace. Horse experience and a passion for horses is ideal. The Photography Intern reports to the Creative Supervisor.
What you will do
- Photograph products in-studio for website and catalog use following our standards & guidelines
- Batch and edit images including resizing, retouching and color correcting
- Add metadata and keywords to digital images
- Assist by cataloging/organizing photo database in an efficient manner
- Obtain images from national brand vendors
- Prepare and upload images to ecommerce website
- Assist creative team in preparation for and during on-location/lifestyle photo shoots
- Limited on-location, live action horse and model photography, with room to grow
- Ability to maintain quality when working under tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, time management, organization and attention to detail
- High level of energy and drive to meet deadlines and delivery dates
- Ability to walk, sit or stand for an entire shift
- Occasional physical activity such as lifting and carrying boxes up to 40lbs
- Ability to work extended days and hours
Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in the equestrian industry – knowledgeable and comfortable working with horses as well as in different stable environments.
- Photography experience – preferably in studio, product, equine, ecommerce, marketing or advertising related experience
- Working knowledge of DSLR cameras, lighting equipment and techniques, and supporting equipment and maintenance
- Currently enrolled or have post-secondary degree in photography or related field (or minimum 2 years of experience with portfolio)
- Proficient in up-to-date Adobe Creative Suite – specifically Lightroom, Photoshop, Bridge
- Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook
- Superior photo editing and retouching skills
- Excel in natural and artificial lighting techniques
- Proactive and able to work independently as well as within a team environment
- Flexible attitude, ability to perform under pressure
- A commitment to quality and a thorough approach to the work
About Schneider Saddlery
Founded in 1948, Schneider Saddlery is a family owned, leading multichannel equestrian product retailer in the United States. Our high-performing, blue ribbon team helps us maintain our double digit, year over year, growth with a strong dedication to value, quality and innovation. At Schneider Saddlery, we believe some of life’s best moments and memories are created anywhere there are horses, and we maintain that vision through our commitment to bring our community the best products and the lowest prices, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic, hard-working team in a fast-paced environment, we would love to speak with you.
Schneider Saddlery is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Schneider Saddlery