How The Role Will Develop:

Working closely with a small team, you will be responsible for structuring our editorial photography team, covering the execution of editorial and sales photography, e-commerce marketing photography, as well as social media content creation.

In addition to having a hands on expertise with photography and the visual aesthetic of HYPEBEAST, the role will also involve the production planning and delegation of the duties in your team.

Job Description:

You will work with in-house and freelance photographers on photography content so that it is delivered in a timely manner of the most compelling photo quality. With a focus on Hong Kong, the Photographer should also have a firm understanding of HYPEBEAST's aesthetics/branding and past/current content outside of the local landscape. 

Some of the roles/responsibilities will include:

• Photograph in studio and out of studio
• Develop the photography department’s infrastructure (including stored location databases, model database, forms and documents, etc.)
• Manage various departments' photography jobs across your team, elevating the editorial quality
• Work internally and with external clients to understand their visual needs, and translate well
• Scout different locations and work in different circumstances to maintain the desired aesthetic
• Manage the shoot process from inception to completion
• Arrange still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds
• Understand traditional film and digital photography and keep up to date with industry trends, developments and new techniques
• Advise and assist Creative Director and Support Team on production and scheduling needs
• Train and mentor Staff Photographers established processes and workflows

Requirements:

• Must be open to new ideas and enjoy working with a creative team
• Strong sense of fashion and styling.
• At least 3 years of experience in photography
• Proficiency with all Canon DSLR equipment and other HD cameras
• Operating a video camera is a plus
• Proficiency in digital media software tools (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Bridge, Illustrator are the focus)
• Ability to work in all lighting situations including studio lighting and natural light
• Ability to problem solve and troubleshoot
• Must be familiar with social media tools (Instagram, Facebook, Tumblr, Google+)
• Creative, independent, detail-minded
• A team-player able to work independently and multi-task under tight schedules
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
• Must have a valid HKID and be willing to travel for shoots

To Apply

We’re looking for people with an optimistic attitude and the willingness to succeed in a fun-loving environment! If you think you’ve got what it takes, please provide your expected salary and CV. 

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HBX store (previously known as HYPEBEAST Store) commenced business in May 2012. Currently, HBX store targets male and female online shoppers between the age of 18 and 35, and primarily sells third-party branded clothing, shoes and accessories to customers.