Photographer at BECKER'S SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Photographer

January, 2025

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The Becker Family has been leading our company since our founding.  Now, with the 4th generation in management, we continue to demonstrate a sense of belonging, and we believe in coaching our employees, whom we consider family, every step of the way.

We want everyone to grow with us. We let you be yourself and be your best self. We respect you, and we care. Wear what you want and express your individuality.  We show we care in other ways too—competitive pay and comprehensive big-company employee benefits. We offer paid vacation days, paid holidays, and paid time off for volunteering for your favorite causes. We even remember to say thank you. 

We’re kind of boring.

We’re kind of boring—but the good kind of boring.  Customers remain with us for decades.  Employees remain with us for decades.  It’s rare we have a full-time opening, but we’re still growing and we’re becoming more sophisticated in our customer reach, so we’re hiring our own in-house photographer.  Go Team Becker!

This job is not for you.

This job is not for you:

 If you dislike interesting, challenging, and fast-paced work.

 If you want to do the same thing every day, all day.

 If you aren’t serious about helping your organization succeed.

 If you dislike children, toddlers, infants, or their parents.

 If you’re not what your friends would call nice (it’s actually a job requirement at Becker’s that you have to be nice).

As the Becker photographer, you will:

1. Studio Management: Manage and oversee the photography studio, ensuring it is organized, operational, and safe, including equipment setup, maintenance, and inventory of photography tools and props.
2. Product and Lifestyle Photography: Capture high-quality images of products in various configurations (e.g., in-package, out-of-package, stylized, lifestyle) in both seamless studio and realistic settings, with products ranging from small items to full classroom setups.
3. Model Photography: Conduct lifestyle shoots with both adult and child models, adhering to legal and ethical guidelines for working with minors.
4. Creative Campaigns: Develop and execute photographic concepts for marketing campaigns that align with brand guidelines, collaborating with Marketing, Sales, and Education teams to achieve objectives.
5. Pre- and Post-Production: Plan shoots by organizing shot lists, styling, and sourcing props; execute post-production tasks like clipping paths, color correction, retouching, and file formatting using tools such as Photoshop, Lightroom, or Capture One.
6. Digital Asset Management: Organize, archive, and maintain a centralized repository of digital assets for easy access by stakeholders.
7. Image Standards and Compatibility: Ensure all images meet technical and aesthetic standards for print, web, and social media by staying current on file formats, resolutions, and best practices.
8. Scheduling and Coordination: Manage shoot schedules and logistics, coordinating with external vendors, agencies, models, and stylists to ensure smooth operations.
9. Additional Content Creation: Photograph internal events, workshops, and employee headshots, support video production projects, and continuously experiment with new styles, compositions, and techniques to innovate.

We’ve been told we’re kind of cool:

University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School named us Family Business of the Year.

The Philadelphia Area Network Chapter of APICS named us their Company of the Year.

Internet Retailer named us in their Top 1000® E‑Retailers. 

Seriously—our benefits are awesome:

• Competitive compensation based on your related work experience
• 401(k) retirement plan with 100% employer matching contribution
• Tax-saving cafeteria plans including a benefits debit card for easy purchases
• 9 paid holidays/year (10 in 2025!)
• Paid time off days in addition to holidays
• Paid time off for volunteering at a non-profit/ charitable organization
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance (we pay the lion’s share, and employees pay the much smaller portion)
• Disability, life, and spouse life insurance
• AFLAC benefits
• Domestic partner benefits
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance
• Legal services plan
• Educational assistance
• Merchandise discount
• Becker University health and wellness classes
• Fun employee activities (massages, Halloween costumes, racecar driving, bowling, pizza…)
• Credit union
• Smoke-free workplace
• Free parking
• NJ transit discounted passes
• A management team that genuinely respects you!

In order for us to swipe right:

For us to swipe right (talk with you further about this opportunity), you will need:

Required:

• Proven experience as a professional photographer (5+ years).
• Proficiency with DSLR or mirrorless cameras, lighting equipment, and editing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Demonstrated ability to shoot and edit high-quality photos across various styles (e.g., product, lifestyle, corporate).
• Strong portfolio showcasing relevant work, including experience directing and photographing models.
• Comfortable working with children as models, with a demonstrated ability to create a fun, engaging, and professional environment.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in photography, visual arts, or a related field.
• Experience in product or eCommerce photography.
• Familiarity with video production and editing tools (e.g., Adobe Premiere Pro).
• Background working in a studio or agency setting.
• Experience collaborating with creative teams to achieve brand consistency.
• Specialized experience photographing children or working within the early childhood or education industries.

Stuff everyone says, but we really mean it:

• Becker’s is proud to be an equal access/ equal opportunity smoke-free, drug-free organization and is committed to providing equal opportunity through our employment practices.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or affirmation, differently-abled status, or nationality.  Women, minorities, veterans, LGBTQAI+, non-binary people, and returning citizens are encouraged to apply.

Contact us: Please email your resume, salary requirement, and work samples (photos, videos, etc.) to Dr. Jacquelyn Bader at Jacquelyn.Bader@cjbinc.com  We will be able to respond only to the applicants who submit all three required items.

No agency responses, phone calls or faxes, please.  If you don’t receive a response from us, please know that we appreciate the opportunity to maintain your resume in our file should a future position more closely match your qualifications.

Ready to love your job?  We are ready to hear from you!