About Company
Career.zycto empowers brands and individuals across Jamaica to visually tell their stories. We are a dynamic agency connecting creative talent with compelling projects, from high-energy corporate events to captivating commercial campaigns. For a freelance photographer eager to expand their portfolio and collaborate with diverse clients, Career.zycto offers unparalleled opportunities. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where artistic vision thrives, ensuring every project delivers exceptional visual impact and professional growth. Join us to transform moments into lasting memories and commercial success.
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Job Description
Career.zycto is actively seeking a talented and passionate freelance Photographer specializing in both event and commercial photography to join our dynamic network of creative professionals in the vibrant University District, St. Andrew area. This is an incredible opportunity for a skilled visual storyteller to collaborate on a diverse range of impactful projects, capturing everything from the high-energy dynamism of corporate gatherings, conferences, and social celebrations to the meticulous detail and aesthetic precision required for compelling commercial product shots, brand campaigns, and corporate portraits. As a freelance photographer partnered with Career.zycto, you will be instrumental in translating our clients’ unique visions into stunning visual realities, consistently producing high-quality imagery that not only meets but consistently exceeds their expectations. We are searching for an individual who possesses a truly keen eye for detail, a profound understanding of advanced lighting techniques and artful composition, coupled with an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional work within agreed-upon deadlines. This pivotal role demands significant flexibility, impeccable professional communication, and a proactive, self-managed approach to project execution, overseeing every stage from the initial client brief and concept development through to final image selection and delivery. Your professional portfolio should eloquently demonstrate your versatility and a polished aesthetic across a wide spectrum of photographic styles and challenges. You will gain invaluable exposure working with a broad array of local businesses, educational institutions, private clients, and public sector organizations, thereby gaining invaluable experience and significantly expanding your professional network within Jamaica’s thriving creative industry. We expect you to be fully proficient with professional-grade camera equipment, including various lenses and accessories, alongside expert command of industry-standard post-processing software such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, ensuring unparalleled consistency and excellence in all your deliverables. If you are a highly motivated self-starter with an undeniable passion for photography, a strong entrepreneurial spirit, and a desire to contribute meaningfully to memorable visual narratives that resonate with audiences, we eagerly encourage you to connect with us. This role offers the liberating freedom and autonomy inherent in freelance work, powerfully combined with the consistent and stimulating project flow that arises from partnering with a forward-thinking and dynamic agency like Career.zycto. Embrace the opportunity to shape visual stories and build your legacy with us.
Key Responsibilities
- Execute high-quality event photography, capturing candid moments and key highlights with professional precision.
- Conduct professional commercial photoshoots for products, services, and branding initiatives.
- Manage all aspects of photography projects from concept to final delivery, including equipment setup, lighting, and shooting logistics.
- Perform advanced post-processing, retouching, and color correction to meet and exceed client specifications and brand guidelines.
- Collaborate effectively with clients and project managers to thoroughly understand and fulfill creative briefs.
- Ensure timely delivery of impeccably edited images in all required formats.
- Maintain and responsibly manage professional photography equipment, ensuring its optimal functioning.
- Stay continuously updated with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in photography and digital editing.
Required Skills
- Proficiency with professional DSLR/Mirrorless camera systems and a diverse range of lenses.
- Expertise in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom for advanced photo editing and manipulation.
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of lighting techniques (natural, artificial, studio setup).
- Demonstrated professional portfolio showcasing a breadth of event and commercial photography work.
- Excellent compositional skills, artistic vision, and an acute eye for detail.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective client and team interaction.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or professional certification in Photography, Visual Arts, or a closely related field.
- Proven experience with video capture and editing is considered a significant advantage.
- Familiarity with drone photography/videography techniques and regulations.
- Extensive local knowledge of the University District, St. Andrew area, and its unique visual opportunities.
- Existing professional network within the Jamaican creative and corporate industry.
Perks & Benefits
- Access to a diverse and exciting portfolio of freelance projects.
- Significant opportunities to expand and enrich your professional portfolio.
- Flexible work schedule and a high degree of autonomy in managing your assignments.
- Competitive project-based compensation reflecting your skill and experience.
- Extensive networking opportunities with various clients and industry professionals.
- Supportive agency environment fostering creative growth and professional development.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to click on the application link below to submit their resume, cover letter, and a link to their online portfolio showcasing relevant event and commercial photography work. Please highlight your experience in both areas.
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