Photo & Video Stylist Internship

DEMDACO

Leawood, KS

Internship

Job Description

Most people don't realize that one of the most creative studios in the gift industry is headquartered in Leawood, Kansas. We're DEMDACO. We work with inspiring artists from all over the world and hire forward-thinking creatives who share our love for product and the feelings they can elicit. We're not in the business of making 'stuff.' We're driven by conducting business the way it ought to be seeing things a little differently; and having fun while starting affirming conversations with consumers. Our work environment is collaborative, casual, stimulating, and yes, we have a good time.

This opportunity is the outlet to turn your creative talents into job skills as you learn collaborative workflow processes from start to finish. Set design and preparation work, take photos, video, then process those for catalog and media presentations. If you have an interest in learning the skills it takes to work in TV, video, or a commercial photography studio we want to have a conversation with you.

DEMDACO strives to Lift the Spirit of our customers through our products and service, but we also strive to Lift our employees with a company culture that includes life-balance, fitness, community involvement and pure fun. There is always something here to make you smile, stretch, and be your best. We hope you'll join us.

We are offering a paid summer internship for 2024. If you are interested, please apply now.

The Intern Position works in tandem with a photographer or videographer, procuring props, building sets, compiling wardrobe, prepping food/drinks and curating other necessary materials which will form the subject matter during a photo/video shoot. Photo & Video Stylists are an essential part of the creative team, especially on shoots where the subject is food, fashion, baby, pets, home and various products that require strong visual storytelling. Work along with the Creative Services Team, ensure brand consistency and that the creative vision of each collection is clearly communicated visually. Keep abreast of industry trends through concept boards, story boards and mood boards, interpreting trends and applying them to the workload. Maintain flexibility to work as needed on shoots. Additional roles of the Photo & Video Stylist are to ensure all curated props are kept safe, organized for future use and easily accessible when needed. As a Photo & Video Stylist it would also be imperative that all wardrobe is maintained and organized, buying additional garments as needed for upcoming photo shoots and securing seasonal items when necessary. They would also be involved in the editing process of a shoot when complete, going through imagery with the Creative Services Department to get the right look and feel for each assignment.

Competencies:

Works well in a fast paced, high volume, creative environment.
Enjoys working in groups and being part of a team.
Establishes and builds relationships with DEMDACO colleagues, gaining team support and trust.
Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of industry trends, but also stays abreast on current consumer trends as well.

Education/Experience:

Some college; prefer applicants with media background and experience.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word as needed) and Adobe Creative Cloud programs (Photoshop, Acrobat, Lightroom & InDesign as needed)

Benefits:

DEMDACO is proud to offer competitive paid internships.