About Us: Skratch Labs is an outdoor company on the cutting edge of athlete nutrition, founded by two pro cycling veterans who started mixing performance drinks in paint buckets at McGuckin Hardware over 10 years ago. Since then, we’ve built an amazing following of impassioned athletes in the US and Europe and we’re growing fast. We believe food and drink is just better when made from scratch and we also believe that no matter where we find ourselves in life, it’s never too late to start from scratch. We use our heads and our hearts in everything we do. Our goal is to help people be better. We work together, we are real, we perform, and we are empathetic. If you’re inspired by athletes and our story, and you think you’d thrive in an office full of dogs, bicycle posters, shenanigans, hard work, and the occasional lunchtime knock-out (basketball) game, this could be the place for you. Skratch Labs is proud to be named to Outside Magazine's list of the Best Place to Work for the past 2 years.

Role: Photographer/Videographer

Employment Type: Full-time 

Compensation: $55,000 – $63,500/yr

Location: Boulder, CO 

Reports To: Marketing Communications Manager

Job Description: The Photographer/Videographer will shoot high-quality, compelling imagery & video footage for Skratch Labs’ marketing communications, including product photography, food photography, and lifestyle photography for campaigns, advertising, and social media content. To succeed in this role, you will be highly creative, highly organized, and a team player.

About You: My favorite camera is the one that’s with me — be it a DSLR, a full-frame mirrorless, a vintage point & shoot film camera, or an iPhone. I have an eye for light and can seamlessly shoot in a studio or on-location. I am an expert at building out studios, lighting, and shooting high-volume product, food, and lifestyle photography & videography. I’m excited to explore new locations and have connections with a diverse group of athletes to shoot lifestyle and action imagery with. I’m also excited to create photos and videos featuring Skratch’s founder, Dr. Allen Lim. I’m a team player, highly organized with digital asset management, and can run photo & video shoots from pre to post-production. I am constantly learning to improve both my photo and video skills. I have worked with creative directors, value feedback, and can produce on-brand photography and video assets to creative brief specs efficiently and effectively while hitting deadlines.

About Us: Voted one of Outside Magazine’s Best Places to Work in 2020 & 2021, Skratch Labs is an outdoor company on the cutting edge of athlete nutrition. Skratch was founded by two pro cycling veterans who started mixing performance drink mixes with simple ingredients for the pros in hardware store buckets over 9 years ago. Since then, we’ve built an amazing following of impassioned athletes, and we’re growing fast, but we always need help getting the word out! We believe food and drink are just better when made from scratch, and we also believe that no matter where we find ourselves in life, it’s never too late to start from scratch. We use our heads and our hearts in everything we do. Our goal is to help athletes perform better. Our brand and our team stand for being real, being supportive, and being fun. If you’re inspired by athletes and our story, and you think you’d thrive in a start-up environment full of dogs, bicycle posters, shenanigans, hard work, and the occasional lunchtime knock-out (basketball) game, this could be the place for you.

Responsibilities:

• Works both autonomously and collaboratively to create compelling Skratch Labs product & lifestyle photography, including imagery for campaigns, promotions, packaging, ecommerce, social, and other needs as assigned
• Collaboratively works with the Senior Creative Lead to capture and execute photography that supports the direction of a campaign concept.
• Manages the photo studio space and equipment at Skratch Headquarters
• Manages pre & post-production workflow and photo asset organization
• Leads talent sourcing, location scouting, contracts, and communication-related to shoots
• Shoots & edits short-form videos as assigned
• Is a key contributing member of the Skratch Labs Marketing Team
• Is a resource for general creativity and brainstorming
• Demonstrates the Skratch Labs core values: We Are Real, We Are Empathetic, We Perform, and We Do This Together
• Must be willing to travel 5-10% of the year

Qualifications:

• Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of photography
• Proficient with Canon DSLRs and full-frame mirrorless cameras
• Expert knowledge of lighting – studio & natural
• Highly proficient with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Capture One

Skills and Abilities:

• Excels at creating compelling imagery
• Ability to plan, produce, shoot, edit, and organize photography & video content is a MUST
• Expert at shooting high-volume product, food, lifestyle, and studio photography; including food imagery & styling
• Must be a team player 
• Stays up to date on photo & video trends

Education:

• AA or BA

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in photography, lighting, and production
• 2+ years of video experience preferred

Position Definitions:

• The Photographer/Videographer is a full-time salary position based in Boulder, Colorado, reporting to the Marketing Communications Manager.
• Hybrid in office and remote work policy where Skratch Labs employees will be in person in the office on Mondays and Wednesdays to foster connection and collaboration, but the remaining days, work location, and schedule are flexible.
• Benefits include a medical/dental/vision stipend, trust-based Unlimited time off, paid holidays, 401(K), employee profit-sharing, monthly product stipend, and a positive and inclusive work environment. 
• Full COVID-19 vaccination is required.

Application Instructions: If this describes and inspires you, please complete a 10-minute survey and send your resume, the link to your portfolio, and a short description about why you’d be a great fit to [email protected]. Please put “Photographer/Videographer” in the subject line.