About this position

Photographer/Photo Retoucher

Who We Are:

At The Urban Electric Co., we make it our mission to recruit and retain highly skilled and passionate individuals. Because we have a genuine respect for the talents and story of every member of our team, our culture attracts a wide variety of personalities and backgrounds to compose an eclectic and fun atmosphere. Each of our company's products is bench-made and hand-finished at our 180,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Charleston, which houses the talented engineers, sales and marketing professionals, designers, and craftsmen who make up our team. We pride ourselves on manufacturing processes that secure the growth and sustainability of artisanal craft for the future by using modern techniques that enhance and refine the hand-build approach as opposed to replacing it.

Position Overview:

The Urban Electric Co. is seeking a talented photographer to join its dynamic, industry leading creative team and to support the day-to-day activities of its in-house photo studio, capturing the spirit of the brand through still photography while maintaining its high visual standards by optimizing its evolving catalog of imagery. This role will primarily be responsible for editing and retouching product photography, organizing and managing all photography and video assets, and facilitating photo and video sharing across internal teams and digital platforms.

Additionally, this unique role requires an editorial, photojournalistic eye, with the ability to contribute to stylized photography projects and document the life of our shop—its people, processes and events—with an artistic lens that aligns with our brand position. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude, is flexible, collaborative, has a keen sense for visual storytelling and is eager to jump in on projects as they arise, whether it's an impromptu shoot around the shop, the studio or a special client-facing event, assisting on-location at an editorial shoot or the creation of content for our digital channels. Experience shooting both stills, and product, with expertise in photo retouching, is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee photo editing, photo retouching, and color correction to maintain a polished and cohesive visual style
Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to maintain a consistent aesthetic and visual language
Organize, manage and archive all photography and video assets
Facilitate internal photo and video sharing across teams and platforms
Execute stylized photography projects as directed
Capture compelling still content in an editorial / photojournalistic style
Support documentation of manufacturing facility, brand activations and client events on and off-site as needed

What Will Set You Up for Success:

3+ years of professional experience in photography and photo retouching
Expert knowledge of Photoshop, photo retouching, and color correction.
Strong portfolio demonstrating an editorial, artistic and luxury aesthetic
Strong organizational skills with experience managing digital photography libraries
Comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Flexible schedule with willingness to be on call for projects and events as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with high-end design or luxury brands
Understanding of storytelling through both still and motion media
Videography experience
Proficiency in editing tools (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut, Lightroom, etc.)
Experience creating short films for web and social media

Some Benefits & Perks of Working at The Urban Electric Co.

Opportunity for very generous quarterly bonuses through the company PMB (Productivity Metric Bonus) program
Medical & dental insurance with employer contributions
401(k) savings plan with employer match
Paid parental leave for new moms and dads
Generous paid time off and holidays
A company-wide health & wellness initiative
An on-site barista with complimentary drinks and snacks
Robust training program with room for growth and merit-based advancement