Photography Manager Jobs in Spring, TX (NOW HIRING)

Company
Cox Automotive - USA
Job Family Group
Vehicle Operations
Job Profile
Vehicle Photographer I
Management Level
Individual Contributor
Flexible Work Option
No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location
Travel %
No
Work Shift
Day
Compensation
Hourly base pay rate is $15.10 - $22.69/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.
Job Description
Job Scope
The incumbent will be responsible for taking digital photographs of vehicles as and uploading the images to the company website to support online sales. Conducts staging and sets up/operates digital cameras and related image processing equipment to produce quality images of to be auctioned vehicles for reproduction in vehicle condition reports. Ensures that photographs are produced consistent with applicable imaging procedures and quality standards. Work may be performed in an outdoor, production environment or indoors, depending on location and work to be completed.
Key Responsibilities:

• Sets up and maintains auction site image booth and/or standard imaging area in accordance with standards
• Sets up lighting and operates camera and ancillary equipment in ways that capture vehicle interior and exterior images and meet requirements relative to focus, clarity, aspect/angles, storage and related quality.
• Transfer completed images into vehicle condition report format.
• May adjust and enhance digital images to meet or exceed quality standards.
• Ensures that cameras and other imaging equipment is properly maintained and stored.
• Takes digital photographs of vehicles for condition reports and uploads to company website.
• Ensures that all standard required photos are taken and uploaded.
• Performs self-audits to ensure that images meet required quality standards.
• Sets-up, troubleshoots, and resolved technical/equipment issues.
• Maintains current awareness of imaging trends and technology advancements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:
Adaptability - Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment (e.g., people, processes, structure, or culture); adjusting effectively to change by exploring the benefits, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful.

• Tries to understand changes-Actively seeks information (from coworkers, leaders, customers, competition, technologies, and regulations) to understand the rationale and implications for changes.
• Approaches change with a positive mind-set-Treats new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; actively seeks to identify and communicate the benefits of changes; collaborates with others to implement changes.
• Adjusts behavior-Quickly modifies daily behavior and tries new approaches to deal effectively with changes; does not persist with ineffective methods; leverages available resources to ease transition.

Applied Learning - Assimilating and applying new job-related information in a timely manner.

• Actively participates in learning activities - Takes part in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience (e.g., takes notes, asks questions, does required tasks).
• Quickly gains knowledge, understanding, or skill - Readily absorbs and comprehends new information from formal and informal learning experiences.
• Applies knowledge or skill - Puts new knowledge, understanding, or skill to practical use on the job; furthers learning through trial and error.

Collaborating - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.

• Facilitates goal accomplishment-Makes procedural or process suggestions for achieving team goals or performing team functions; provides necessary resources or helps to remove obstacles to help the team accomplish its goals.
• Involves others-Listens to and fully involves others in team decisions and actions; values and uses individual differences and talents.
• Informs others on team-Shares important or relevant information with the team.
• Models commitment-Adheres to the team's expectations and guidelines; fulfills team responsibilities; demonstrates personal commitment to the team.

Energy - Consistently maintaining high levels of activity or productivity; sustaining long working hours when necessary; operating with vigor, effectiveness, and determination over extended periods of time.

• Maintains stamina - Keeps a strong work pace over time; exhibits intensity in completing work objectives.
• Maintains effectiveness - Performs mentally or physically taxing work effectively; retains the capacity for effective action or accomplishment over long periods of time.

Quality Orientation - Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time.

• Follows procedures - Accurately and carefully follows established procedures for completing work tasks.
• Ensures high-quality output - Vigilantly watches over job processes, tasks, and work products to ensure freedom from errors, omissions, or defects.
• Takes action - Initiates action to correct quality problems or notifies others of quality issues as appropriate.

Safety Focus - Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others' safety; upholding safety standards.

• Follows safe operating practices-Complies with safe operating practices and procedures; verifies own precision when taking actions that affect own and others' safety.
• Identifies safety issues-Checks equipment and work area regularly to ensure safety and compliance; identifies hazards and improvements that could prevent safety problems; evaluates impact of decisions and actions on own and others' safety.
• Takes corrective action-Reports or corrects hazards immediately; makes recommendations to improve safety and prevention.
• Speaks up-Constructively voices safety observations or concerns; raises difficult safety issues to leaders.

Technical/ Professional Knowledge and Skills - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.

• Understands technical terminology and developments-Comprehends and can explain technical terminology and recent advances in the field.
• Knows how to apply a technical skill or procedure-Appropriately uses one's technical knowledge and skills to complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
• Knows when to apply a technical skill or procedure-Chooses the correct situation and timing to apply technical knowledge and skills.
• Performs complex tasks in area of expertise-Leverages one's technical expertise to take advantage of new opportunities, solve difficult work problems, and accomplish challenging goals.

Gateway to advancement: Progressions guidelines
Education & Specialized Knowledge/Skills:

• Solid knowledge of and comfort with operation of digital cameras (Ricoh or Samsung Galaxy preferred), including knowledge of camera focus, field depth, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with arranging lighting to produce quality photographs
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, photography software, internet savvy).
• Good technical/equipment troubleshooting skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Creativity with good eye for photography
• Visualization - ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when it's parts are moved or rearranged
• Visual Color Discrimination - the ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness
• Arm-Hand Steadiness - the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a production environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines • Independent, self-motivated, team player
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of staff and management.
• Ability to work extra or non-standard hours based on business needs
• Ability to drive automatic and manual vehicles
• Must have an maintain a valid driver's license
• Ability to bend, stoop, and lift vehicle hoods throughout the workday.
• Willingness and commitment to stay current on industry trends and innovations.
• Ability and willingness to perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Generally, less than 2 years' experience in a related field
• Previous experience in detail shop or buffing experience helpful.
• Safe drivers needed; valid driver's license required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Medium strength: ability to lift 1-30 pounds (light hand tools, etc.).
• Manual dexterity, repetitive motion tasks.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.

Occasional exposure to outdoor weather, moving mechanical parts, electrical shock hazard and toxic or caustic chemicals.
Preferred:

• 1-2 years of digital photography experience preferred. A portfolio may be requested as part of the selection process.

Drug Testing
To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
Benefits
Employees are eligible to receive a minimum of sixteen hours of paid time off every month and seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
About Us
Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
EOE, including disability/vets
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.