Job Description

View My Space is a growing 3D media company located in the Wicker Park neighborhood of Chicago. We are searching for a qualified real estate photographer to add to our growing team! This full-time role is for an Imaging Technician whose responsibilities will include taking DSLR photography, operating 3D imaging equipment, and capturing drone footage. In addition, the Imaging Technician will be responsible for the processing and delivery of media that has been captured. This is an exciting opportunity to see new places every day!

As a 3D tech company we are focused on creating digital twins of spaces for a variety of industries in a multitude of applications. Our applications consist of commercial & residential real estate, major US retailers, small businesses, and industrial uses. View My Space is dedicated to helping clients see how digital twins of their spaces can help on every level from listing property for sale to creating virtual site visits. We service our clients using 3D Matterport technology (Pro2), Lidar scanning (BLK360), DSLR photography, and drone imagery (DJI).

View My Space provides a company car for all work to be performed which can be taken home for personal use as well (if desired).

The Imaging Technician will be responsible for working independently, maintaining company equipment, and utilizing problem-solving skills in the field to identify the most efficient way to capture imagery of a space. View My Space will provide paid training to the Imaging Technician to obtain a part 107 commercial drone license. This position also offers the opportunity for further advancement to work as a field manager and in other office roles if desired.

*Interviewing candidates will be asked to provide a portfolio of work, to include interior photography using a DSLR camera. No 3D capture experience is required for this role, but experience with any additional imaging equipment including Matterport, BLK, drone, etc. will be viewed favorably.

Pay and Availability

This is a full-time position paying a regular $40,000 per year salary for 30 hours per week, with an overtime rate of $38.46 per hour after 30 hours each week. 

Imaging Technician must be available Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm with occasional Saturday work (with Saturdays always paid at overtime rate!).  An employee with consistent availability can expect to earn approximately $58,500 per year working 40 hours per week.

Benefits

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• Cumulative paid time off

• Paid sick days

• Bonus optional unpaid time off, up to 3 days per month

• Paid lunch breaks

• $400 monthly health insurance credit (no out-of-pocket premium costs depending on the plan chosen!)

• Personal use of company car

• Weekly guarantee pay

• Ability to work from home when performing non-field work, following training period

Requirements

• Previous experience using a DSLR camera with an understanding of how to use AEB, aperture, shutter speed and ISO settings. We do not require prior professional real estate photography experience, but candidate must be able to demonstrate proficiency in using a DSLR camera.

• Availability to work Monday-Friday 8am-6pm; occasional Saturday work with overtime bonuses paid

• Must be willing to travel and stay at overnight locations approximately once per month. Employee will have all expenses covered including meals, lodging, travel expenses and a daily per diem for overnight travel.

• Familiar with Adobe applications including Photoshop and Lightroom

• Proficient with Microsoft applications and email

• Possess a valid driver’s license with no recent major accidents on record

• No felony criminal convictions

• High School Diploma or higher education

Preferred Qualifications 

• Prior professional photography experience

• Experience working with Matterport 3D cameras

• Experience operating drones (Part 107 commercial license a plus!)

• Experience working independently

• Video editing experience

• Associates degree or trade school training