Weekend Hobby Rc Jobs (NOW HIRING)

At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry, celebrating 40 years in 2025! We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring a photographer for our California Office!

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Ontario, CA location. Working hours are Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Typical pay for this position is $70,000- $85,000 annually. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected. This position may also be eligible for a bonus not included in the base pay range. 

The Photographer plays an essential role in communicating the excitement of the radio control hobby through images that reach a worldwide audience of RC enthusiasts. In the studio and on location, you’ll use your skills to capture the realism and performance of detailed scale vehicles, plus a wide variety of other products and accessories. You’ll also travel to events across the country to document the thrills of competition and the camaraderie of the RC lifestyle.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure that imagery output exceeds industry standards and expectations.
• Schedule and coordinate product lifestyle photo shoots with models, RC drivers
• Take responsibility for all aspects of the technical, aesthetic, and production requirements of a photoshoot.
• Meet deadlines and manage tasks with minimal oversight.
• Scout possible photo shoot locations.
• Be flexible enough to shift priorities quickly when needed.
• Collaborate with product development, brand management, and graphic designers.
• Oversee brand standards, lighting technique, and image quality.
• Organize and tag images in Digital Asset Management System.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and perform minor repairs to photo equipment.
• Light video editing – working with raw video footage to cut, trim and sequence footage into polished videos.

*Occasional travel and pre-planned weekend events may be required.

Education and/or Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience in studio/photo industry.
• Product photography experience is a plus.
• Proficiency using DSLR or professional style mirrorless cameras.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite required, including Photoshop, Lightroom and Premier
• Experience with Adobe After Effects is a plus.
• Knowledge of natural lighting, indoor and studio lighting techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds independently.
• Must be able to move and hold camera equipment for long periods.

Benefits and other perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision 
• HSA and FSA options 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance 
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance 
• 401(k) with a company match 
• Paid Time Off 
• Paid Holidays 
• Internal Rewards 
• Discounts on Products 
• Additional Coverage such as accident, critical, hospital and pet insurance.

Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time.  In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.

Horizon Hobby, LLC is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer