Senior Photographer

We are seeking a Senior Photographer to step into a pivotal role that will be responsible for overseeing the photography team’s deadlines and workflow at a premier auction house. Julien’s Auctions is the auction house: One of a Kind for All. We are seeking a Senior Photographer to step into a pivotal role that will oversee the photography team’s deadlines and workflow at a premier auction house. • Manage photography requests from multiple departments and team members, prioritize and delegate tasks to the photography team, collaborate with cataloguers, specialists, and editors to ensure photography stays on track for every auction • Collaborate with Head of Sale, Warehouse Manager, and Editing to prepare weekly shot lists for each photographer, prepare and deliver weekly reports on photography status, and identify any risk factors or bottlenecks • Ensure all photography sets are fully staffed, efficiently run, and operating at full capacity by leveraging personal and professional networks to source, train, and onboard additional contract photographers • Capture high-quality images of auction items, including antiques, clothing, musical instruments, collectibles, and fine art, which will be used for online listings and marketing materials • Photograph auction items in gallery or on-location settings, ensuring accurate representation of the items that are consistent across listing and within brand guidelines • Oversee and manage the quality of the photography team’s deliverables, including accuracy of images and associated metadata, and deadline management • Manage and troubleshoot the photography team’s repair and maintenance requests for equipment • Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in photography and auction marketing • Individuals must be able to work in a high-volume catalog environment with extremely fast turnaround times • Must be comfortable working in a warehouse environment with variable temperatures and have the ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, and occasionally lift and move up to 50lbs • Must be available to work some overtime and/or weekends with the ability to maintain an established work schedule