Photographer

Job DetailsJob Location: Dogs Inc Main Campus - Palmetto, FL 34221If you view photography as art and love capturing moments that make people feel moved and inspired, our In-House Photographer role might be right for you. Our Dogs Inc Marketing team seeks a creative, experienced full-time photographer who can bring our mission to life through artistic, memorable imagery. You’ll be part of a small, highly collaborative team of designer-photographers within our larger in-house Marketing team, photographing everything from puppies in action to the heartwarming bonds between our guide and service dogs and the people whose lives they impact. It helps if you have a passion for making a difference, because at Dogs Inc, our life-changing guide and service dogs transform lives throughout the United States. We provide our dogs, expert instruction, and ongoing support completely free of charge to our clients, thanks to big-hearted donors and volunteers. What You’ll Love Doing Reporting to the Art Director, you’ll help tell the Dogs Inc story through photography, from concept to final image. No two days are the same, and creative experimentation is encouraged alongside collaboration and openness to feedback. Your day-to-day will bring opportunities to: Handle all aspects of photography from pre-production through post-production, including planning shoots; coordinating locations, people, and dogs; staging and lighting; shooting; editing and color correcting; and preparing images for print and digital. Work with mirrorless/DSLR cameras in studio, outdoor, and on-location settings Photograph puppies, adult dogs, volunteers, staff, graduates, and clients with diverse abilities conveying authentic moments, emotion, and joy Contribute spectacular imagery to high-end marketing communications, including collateral, websites, calendars, magazines, and more Connect with clients and dog teams before shoots to help them feel comfortable, prepared, and confident in front of the camera Support fellow photographers with lighting, setup, breakdown, and other on-set needs Coordinate your travel for photo shoots in other cities and states, including both flying and driving, connecting with the graduate, setting times, dates, and locations Work as part of a collaborative team where you’ll share ideas, experiment, solve challenges, support one another, and create exceptional work Why You’ll Love It Our culture pushes the bounds of creativity to build awareness, reach those who need our dogs, and raise support for our mission. Our in-house team produces such a diverse range of projects that the work is always changing. One day, you might photograph a litter of puppies. The next, you could be on location photographing a veteran with their service dog. Your work will appear across campaigns, publications, digital channels, and other projects that reach people throughout the country, and occasionally in national publications who feature our graduates. QualificationsMust-Have Abilities and Qualifications 5+ years of professional photography experience A compelling portfolio of artistic, visually striking photography, including action photography A strong artistic eye and command of lighting, composition, and color Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom Professional experience with mirrorless/DSLR cameras Comfort working with dogs of all ages and people with diverse abilities Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize deadlines, and work both independently and collaboratively Flexibility and openness to constructive feedback and creative experimentation How to Show Us Your Stuff We’d love to learn a little about you, your approach to photography, and why you’d be an excellent fit for our in-house creative team! Please include: A cover letter and résumé (CV) A PDF or link to your photography portfolio or sample gallery   This is a hybrid position with the expectation to work on-site at our beautiful 66-acre Palmetto, Florida, campus at least 3 days per week. Because this is an in-person photography role, the employee must be available to work on campus or at shoot locations as needed. Occasional evening and weekend work is required, along with long-distance travel several times per year.     Why Join Dogs Inc? At Dogs Inc, we don’t just change lives—we transform them. When you join our team, you’ll get: Comprehensive Benefits: Full dental and vision insurance premiums covered, competitive medical coverage, and a $15,000 life insurance policy. Retirement Match: A discretionary retirement plan match for all benefit-eligible employees after one full year of employment. Campus Perks: Free access to our fitness center and chef-prepared lunches served on campus (Monday-Friday) Time to Recharge: Generous Paid Time Off policies (12-20 days/year based on tenure) Enjoy 14 paid holidays—including your birthday! Reward-Based Programs: Many opportunities to earn additional Paid Time Off. Dog-Friendly Workplace: Bring your well-behaved, pre-screened dog to work and enjoy the ultimate companion-friendly environment.