Defense Contractor Photography Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Gwynedd Manufacturing, a growing defense contractor located in North Wales, PA, is a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility dedicated to producing quality products for the U.S. Department of Defense and various U.S. Federal Law Enforcement Agencies. As an innovative company offering a wide array of products, we strive to continuously develop new technology and drive process improvement.

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Senior Designer with strong professional photography and videography skills to lead the development and execution of compelling visual content across digital, social media, marketing, and print platforms.

The primary focus of this role will be capturing and producing high-quality photo and video content, including product photography, action footage, product demonstrations, lifestyle content, behind-the-scenes manufacturing footage, and other visual assets that showcase our products and brand.

The ideal candidate is someone who is equally comfortable behind a Sony camera as they are behind a computer, with a strong understanding of composition, lighting, camera movement, visual storytelling, and post-production. This individual will take projects from concept through final delivery, including planning shoots, operating professional camera equipment, capturing footage, editing photo and video content, color correction, sound, and preparing final assets for various platforms.

Graphic design and brand development experience is also an important component of the position, as the Senior Designer will use their creative skills to support broader marketing campaigns and ensure consistency across all visual content.

This position is ideal for a hands-on creative professional who wants to be actively involved in shooting, editing, designing, and developing visual content, rather than a role focused exclusively on traditional graphic design.

Key Responsibilities

Photography & Videography – Primary Focus

• Serve as a primary photographer and videographer for the organization, capturing professional-quality visual content for marketing, social media, digital campaigns, product launches, advertising, and other brand initiatives.
• Operate Sony camera systems and professional photography/video equipment to capture polished, engaging visual content.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute product, action, lifestyle, and manufacturing-focused photo/video shoots.
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• Develop and utilize storyboards, shot lists, production plans, and creative briefs to ensure efficient and successful shoots.
• Identify opportunities throughout the organization to capture compelling content, including manufacturing processes, product development, product features, company culture, and behind-the-scenes footage.
• Work directly with internal teams to coordinate people, products, locations, equipment, and other requirements for successful shoots.
• Manage projects from initial concept through final production and delivery.
• Organize and maintain photo/video files and footage to ensure content is easily accessible and properly archived.

Video Editing & Post-Production

• Edit professional-quality video content for:
  • Social media
  • Product launches
  • Product features
  • Digital advertising
  • Marketing campaigns
  • Promotional materials
  • Training or informational content
  • Corporate communications
• Utilize professional video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar platforms.
• Manage the full post-production process, including:
  • Editing
  • Color correction
  • Color grading
  • Sound editing
  • Music/audio integration
  • Motion graphics
  • Transitions
  • Titles and graphics
  • Final formatting and export
• Repurpose long-form footage into short-form content optimized for social media and digital platforms.
• Understand different aspect ratios, resolutions, codecs, file formats, and platform requirements.
• Collaborate with marketing and creative teams to develop engaging video concepts and visual storytelling strategies.

Product & Action Content

• Develop visual content that effectively showcases the organization's products and technology.
• Capture products in both controlled studio-style environments and active/action settings.
• Understand how to photograph and film products to highlight functionality, craftsmanship, technical details, and design.
• Work comfortably in a manufacturing environment and around production equipment.
• Develop creative ways to visually communicate technical products to both knowledgeable and general audiences.
• Assist with planning and executing product demonstrations and action-oriented shoots.

Creative Direction & Design

• Capture high-quality product photography, including detailed product shots, environmental photography, and creative product compositions.
• Capture action footage, including products being used, demonstrations, dynamic movement, and other visually engaging content.
• Develop creative concepts for photo and video projects based on marketing objectives and brand direction.
• Determine appropriate camera angles, composition, lighting, camera movement, framing, and shot selection.
• Assist the Creative Director with the development of visual assets supporting marketing, branding, product launches, social media, and business initiatives.
• Translate concepts and ideas into polished, high-impact creative deliverables.
• Provide creative direction for photo/video shoots, campaigns, and broader visual initiatives.
• Develop visual concepts that maintain consistency with the organization's brand identity.
• Create supporting graphic assets for digital, print, social media, presentations, campaigns, and marketing materials.
• Apply strong understanding of:
  • Layout
  • Typography
  • Color
  • Composition
  • Visual hierarchy
  • Branding
  • Visual storytelling

Brand Development

• Help maintain and evolve the organization's visual identity across all platforms.
• Ensure consistency in visual messaging across photography, video, graphic design, social media, and marketing campaigns.
• Contribute to brand guidelines, creative systems, templates, and visual standards.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen the organization's overall visual presence.
• Support photo/video shoots with art direction as needed

Qualifications

• Experience with Sony camera systems and professional photo/video equipment
• Experience capturing and editing product and action footage 
• 5+ years of professional design experience (agency or in-house)
• Strong portfolio showcasing branding, digital, campaign, photography, and/or video work
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
• Professional experience with video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, or similar
• Working knowledge of Figma, Canva, or similar tools
• Strong understanding of layout, typography, color, visual hierarchy, composition, and visual storytelling
• Experience capturing and editing product and action footage
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Must have a Portfolio!

Physical and Work Environment Requirements:

This position is based in a manufacturing environment and may require the following over extended periods of time up to a full 8-hour work shift (excluding lunch and breaks): stand, walk, sit, squat or bend, kneel and rise, lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to — and occasionally exceeding — 50 pounds, view a computer or other digital screen, work on a computer, workstation or comparable system, and make accurate entries in such systems. Manual dexterity and fine motor skills are required for detailed assembly and precision work. Work may take place in areas with varying temperatures or no climate control, varying noise levels, and production equipment in motion. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in designated areas at all times as required by company policy. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities but are always subject to safety concerns for the employee and all team members.  Employer may require a physical assessment of the candidate’s ability to perform these tasks as a condition of an offer letter.  Any assessment will be performed by a third party vendor and will be reported on a pass/fail basis with no other medical information conveyed to employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
Gwynedd Manufacturing is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Note: This job description reflects general duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. Management may modify or assign other responsibilities as needed.