Own Brand PhotographerH-E-B's Own Brand Partners aim to create an emotional link between the products we make and our customers, by developing products that equal or surpass national brands--some unique to H-E-B. Our Own Brand Studio Team contributes to that goal by innovating product stories in images. As an Own Brand Photographer you'll create a variety of high-quality photos for consumer-based food packaging, internal marketing initiatives, and other department photography and needs. Once you're eligible, you'll become an owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--people--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a: HEART FOR PEOPLE... ability to collaborate with a variety of personalities, and accept feedback with tact and professionalism? HEAD FOR BUSINESS... ability to balance technical tasks with the creative process? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to tell a product story in images?

We are looking for:

a related degree and experience

What is the work?

• Design & Development / Production:
• Coordinates with Manager to create content to support Own Brand initiatives, including packaging, e-commerce, restaurants, in-store ops, internal marketing, and advertising
• Works with Manager to develop / fine-tune studio photography skills

Captures professional images that creatively consider challenges of working with food and product in all forms

Creates unique lighting and composition specific to each project

Works with a multitude of props and backgrounds to create unique photo environments to support proper brand positioning

Retouches / edits digital content post-production to support brand objectives

Maintains / operates studio equipment (e.g., camera, lights, stands)

Collaborates with / takes direction cross-functionally (e.g., Designers, Brand Mgrs, Food Stylists, Chefs, Business Dev Mgrs) to understand business needs

Adheres to shoot schedules; balances photography needs with post-production / retouching to make best use of time and resources

Upholds / enforces Own Brand processes, studio policies, and project prioritization system (Must Win, Must Do, Good Opp, Other Opp)

Maintains a current portfolio with ongoing work / training product

Stays current on industry techniques and trends

Proactively seeks feedback

What is your background?

A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

3

years of experience in photography, or industry experience

Experience working with food stylists

Experience in studio work a plus

Do you have what it takes to be an Own Brand Photographer at H-E-B?

Working knowledge of related software / equipment (e.g., Adobe Premier, Capture One, Adobe Photoshop)

Working knowledge of latest food-related photography trends

Knowledge of H-E-B OB packaging practices, ideology, and general H-E-B convention

Strong communication skills

Photography skills

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Project management skills

Time-management skills; attention to detail

Ability to collaborate

Business acumen

Can you...

Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment

Travel by car or plane with overnight stays

Work extended hours / sit for extended periods