Architectural Photographer

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re currently seeking a talented Architectural Photographer to join a dynamic team at a leading global provider of real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. This remote or field-based opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the digitization of the real estate industry while showcasing your expertise in photography.

As an Architectural Photographer, you’ll play a key role in producing high-quality, creative photos and videos of multifamily, office, industrial, and retail properties, using state-of-the-art equipment like DSLR cameras, drones, and gimbals. This is a great opportunity to combine your passion for photography with your love for architecture and real estate, while traveling to various locations to capture stunning visuals that will help transform the real estate landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce High-Quality Media: Capture exceptional photos and videos of properties, including residential neighborhoods, parks, and schools.
• Travel: Travel as required by business needs, potentially up to one week per month.
• Edit and Deliver: Edit all photography and video content in a timely manner, ensuring projects are completed to a high standard.
• Client Communication: Professionally communicate with clients throughout media shoots, ensuring their expectations are met and exceeded.
• Stay Current: Continually develop your craft by staying up-to-date on new photography techniques, technology, and trends.
• Photography Planning: Use your expertise to determine the best time and approach to photograph each assignment.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: Proven experience as a professional Real Estate or Architectural Photographer, with a portfolio that demonstrates expertise in architectural, real estate, and exterior lifestyle media.
• Education & Skills: A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, with at least 4+ years of professional real estate photography and videography experience.
• Technical Proficiency: Full understanding of manual camera settings, lighting, and the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro).
• Drone Certification: FAA Part 107 License/Certification for drone photography or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of the offer.
• Equipment Handling: Ability to lift and maneuver equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Work Authorization: Permanent US work authorization is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Commercial Drone Experience: Experience in capturing stunning commercial drone photography is a plus.
• Videography Skills: Ability to capture and edit high-quality interior and exterior property videos.
• Artistic Vision: Strong understanding of architectural photography best practices, with an eye for creative and visually appealing compositions.
• Relationship-Building: Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Flexibility: Strong time management and multitasking skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation: Generous base salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; 401(k) plan; and more.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Join a company that values diversity and fosters an inclusive work culture.
• Ongoing Professional Development: Opportunities to grow and advance your career with access to industry-leading resources and training.

If you meet the qualifications and are passionate about capturing stunning architectural photography, we encourage you to apply. Apply today to join an innovative team that is transforming the real estate industry. Our recruitment team will be in touch, guide you through the interview process, and advocate on your behalf.

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.