Automotive Photographer

Job Description

As a Automative Photographer and Digital Retoucher at Tesla, you will be responsible for the photography of our vehicles and other Tesla products. In addition to photography, you will also be digitally retouching images. You will be part of the team that creates and executes world-class content including graphic design, branding, videos, photography, and more.  

Using your considerable photography experience and innovative thinking, you will be tasked with working with the team in photographing and retouching our products and other photography needs, but you may also be called upon for other tasks (pre-production, scouting, on-set assistance) based on your skillset. Our dcreative team prides itself on being multitalented and flexible, and we look for the same in our potential candidates. This position is located in Los Angeles, California, and reports to the manager for visual design at the design studio. 

Job Responsibilities

• Photograph and retouch digital imagery of Tesla vehicles and a variety of Tesla products (Solar Roof, Solar Panels, Merchandise, Vehicle Accessories, Lifestyle)  
• Collaborate with various departments to execute photography projects, such as factory teams and engineer testing teams and ability to operate within the content team and independently 
• Identify and solve problems within digital imagery with the available tools 
• Some projects will require you to work with sales, engineers, digital modelers, architects, and other professionals within the company 
• Participate in cross-functional strategy, timing, and process discussion as it pertains to the brand and our visual design principle 
• Work cross-functionally with key stakeholders of other disciplines 
• Occasionally participate in design efforts outside of your area of expertise as necessity and as your own skillset dictates 

Job Requirements

• Degree in Graphic Design, or equivalent experience, and 4+ years working experience in related field 
• Must be able to show a portfolio of work that reflects creative thinking, broad range, and modern, minimalist taste 
• Proficient in Photo hardware and editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, VirtualRig, CaptureOne, CameraRAW, Lightroom, etc.) 
• Excellent at creating and maintaining cross-functional working relationships and exceptional visual and oral communication skills 
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage multiple parallel-path projects and demonstrated an ability to deliver successful content under tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout career 
• Excellent capabilities of automotive photography (interior and exterior), and full comprehension of photography, including lighting, camera hardware, studio and on-site experience 
• Excellent capabilities of digital retouching, specifically for automotive imagery (interior and exterior)