Architectural Photo Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We are currently partnering with a leading global provider of real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces to find an Architectural Photo Manager to join their dynamic team in Tampa, FL. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to manage and grow a team of photographers who capture high-quality media that supports innovative real estate products.

In this role, you'll be responsible for leading a team of professional field photographers, ensuring the production of high-quality photos and videos while fostering an environment of growth and development. You'll manage daily operations, train team members on best practices, and provide valuable feedback to ensure both performance and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Build, train, and mentor a team of 8-10 professional photographers, ensuring effective performance and personal growth.
• Quality Assurance: Review daily production and adherence to company policies, ensuring all media meets established standards and guidelines.
• Coaching & Development: Provide actionable feedback and create action plans to help team members succeed and maintain engagement.
• Process Optimization: Guide the team in media collection, post-production, and customer service best practices, driving continuous improvement.
• Collaboration: Communicate professionally with both internal stakeholders and external clients to meet organizational objectives.
• Innovation: Stay up-to-date on new photography techniques, technology, and management strategies to keep the team at the forefront of industry trends.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of direct operations management experience, with 6+ employees. Virtual management experience is a plus.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and prioritize within a team, with a focus on coaching and professional development.
• Performance Metrics: Experience in creating KPIs, monitoring progress, and meeting performance objectives.
• Collaboration & Influence: Ability to build strong teams and influence outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel (data manipulation, filtering, formulas). Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint).
• Creative & Analytical Skills: Strong attention to detail with the ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively.
• Photography & Media Skills: Experience with photography, video, and drone work is a plus.
• Other: Candidates must possess a current, valid driver’s license.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Our client is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States to apply. If you're an experienced leader with a passion for photography and team development, we encourage you to apply today!

Employer Details:

• Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
• Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.
• Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full time temporary assignments.
• Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.
• Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.