Photographer and Graphic Designer

Description

Wilmar LLC, proud owner of Performance Tool and other brands, is a leading supplier of quality tools to major retailers and distributors throughout North America and internationally. We’re growth oriented, customer obsessed, and proud of our history while being focused on building an even better team for tomorrow. Come grow with us!

The Photographer / Graphic Designer creates high-quality visual content for product packaging, e-commerce, marketing, sales, social media, and company communications. This position combines product and lifestyle photography, image editing, graphic design, and digital asset management.

The ideal candidate is creative, technically skilled, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment.

This is a 100% on site position in Kent Washington; virtual/hybrid is not available.

Sponsorship is not available

Pay range is $25 - $30

A portfolio is required, please upload with your application in the "Upload additional file" of the application.

Requirements

Photography

• Plan, stage, light, and photograph products for packaging, catalogs, e-commerce, advertising, social media, and sales materials.
• Produce consistent product and lifestyle images, including multiple angles, close-ups, feature details, scale references, and in-use photography.
• Prepare products, props, backgrounds, and sets for studio and on-location photo shoots.
• Perform image selection, color correction, retouching, clipping paths, compositing, and background removal.
• Ensure product colors, finishes, proportions, and features are represented accurately.
• Maintain photography equipment, studio areas, props, product samples, and established photography standards.

Graphic Design

• Create layouts and graphics for product packaging, sell sheets, catalogs, advertisements, presentations, trade shows, websites, social media, and e-commerce platforms.
• Develop product callouts, comparison graphics, infographics, icons, banners, and other supporting visual content.
• Prepare accurate, production-ready files for print, packaging, and digital applications.
• Follow brand standards and review materials for image quality, typography, dimensions, specifications, and overall consistency.
• Complete revisions based on stakeholder feedback while meeting project deadlines.

Project and Asset Management

• Manage multiple photography and design projects from concept through final delivery.
• Maintain organized file structures, naming conventions, metadata, version control, and image records.
• Upload, manage, and archive approved assets within digital asset management and product information systems.
• Track project priorities, approvals, and deadlines.
• Stay current with photography, graphic design, packaging, e-commerce, and social media trends.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in photography, graphic design, visual communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating product photography, graphic design, and image-retouching skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Acrobat.
• Experience with DSLR or mirrorless cameras and professional studio-lighting equipment.
• Strong knowledge of composition, lighting, color, typography, layout, and visual hierarchy.
• Experience preparing files for commercial printing and digital distribution.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, time management, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, accept feedback, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience photographing tools, automotive products, hardware, equipment, or other technical products.
• Experience creating content for Amazon, retailer websites, social media, and e-commerce platforms.
• Experience with digital asset management or product information management systems.
• Experience photographing reflective surfaces, detailed products, and large or complex items.
• Video production and editing experience is a plus.