Lead Photographer Job at Cady Studios in Mint Hill

Who is CADY?CADY is the premier school photography company. We exist to inspire and unleash human potential. We are innovative and aim to elevate excellence, year after year while consistently striving to surpass our own achievements. Primarily responsible for leading the photography team in achieving our premier photography quality standard and amazing customer service to all Cady clients in various photography environments.Essential Job FunctionsLead and direct photography teams during studio sessions and on-location events to ensure operational excellence and client satisfaction.Serve as the primary on-site liaison with school administrators and event contacts to ensure smooth session execution.Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and support to photographers to drive performance, quality standards, and team engagement.Capture high-quality, brand-consistent images by applying CADY photography standards, training, and creative direction.Deliver an engaging, welcoming, and memorable client experience that reflects CADY's service standards.Travel regularly to schools, studios, and event venues within the assigned territory, which may include early mornings, evenings, and peak seasonal schedules.Ensure operational readiness by setting up, testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining photography equipment prior to each session.Execute and monitor company workflows to ensure accurate image capture, data integrity, and timely session completion.Collaborate cross-functionally with photographers, studio teams, and operations partners to ensure efficient event execution.Actively participate in ongoing training, skill development, and performance improvement initiatives.Support additional operational initiatives and responsibilities as business needs evolve.Essential Driving Requirements*This position requires regular and frequent travel to schools, studios and other assigned locations during the workday. Use of a personal vehicle during your entire working shiftTimely travel to multiple job sites throughout the workday, sometimes on short noticeWilling to drive to off-site locations for photography events and sessions as assignedSafely transport photography equipment using personal vehicles or company vans in accordance with safety and asset-protection guidelinesDrive lawfully and safely using personal vehicle and CADY vansValid state driver's licenseValid automobile insuranceScheduling Expectations Availability for early mornings, evenings, and weekends during peak seasonsWeekly hours will vary based on event schedule and business needsJob Requirements Must be at least 18 years of age and out of high schoolHigh School diploma or equivalentMust pass a satisfactory background checkAble to work well within a team setting and independentlyAmazing customer service and communication skillsCoachable with an ability to learn quickly and produce a quality outputPhysical Requirements and Environmental Factors This role requires frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting equipment up to 40 lbs.Able to bend or stoopWork indoors or outdoors in varying weather conditions.Able to ascend or descend a ladderAble to read, write and speak in EnglishAble to verbally communicate with customers and team membersSignificant noise and other potential sensory stimulants (i.e., busy retail environment with camera flashes, music, and sometimes crowded areas)Team members must be comfortable working in fast-paced, high-energy environments with music, crowds, and lighting equipment.