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The ServiceNow Creative Brand & Strategy team is a passionate team of creative thinkers and doers, responsible for shaping the future of the ServiceNow brand. We’re looking for an Art Director with a history of creating…
Design & Creative · San Jose, CA
Photographer jobs in San Jose, CA
Plans and shoots images for clients or publications, handling lighting, composition, direction of subjects, and post-production across genres such as portrait, product, and events.
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$23–$63/hr
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Median, full-time
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What you´ll do Conduct all laboratory work in a safe manner including the use of proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), adherence to site safety practices, use of laboratory equipment, 5S, and ensuring Safety, Healt…
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Job Description The Field Marketing Manager II is responsible for supporting Aramark’s clients with product innovation, merchandising and promotions. This role serves as a liaison between Aramark’s Marketing team and cli…
About Xcite Automotive Xcite Automotive is a fast-growing automotive service and a software-based company that helps dealers get vehicles frontline-ready quickly and efficiently. Since 2007, Xcite Automotive has been on…
About the Filmmaker Position A filmmaker representing American Wedding Group shoots a structured and flowing wedding video on professional DLSR/DSLR hybrid equipment. Our videos need to be shot cleanly and conservatively…
We are in search of a part-time Middle School Art Aide. The aide will work in the classroom Monday through Friday, 9:30am - 3:30pm (hours subject to change). This is a school year only position. The Middle School Art Aid…
WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. Th…
Capitol Nissan-INFINITI is looking for a Full Time Dealership Photographer / Porter to join our team. BENEFITS INCLUDE: * Company Paid Training JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: * Using your own reliable vehicle for transportation,…
Overview We’re looking for a Social Media Content Creator to bring the Aven brand to life through compelling storytelling and writing. You will represent a unified brand voice across multiple channels. The ideal candidat…
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What photographers earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $23–$32 | $48k–$66k |
| Mid level | $32–$45 | $66k–$94k |
| Senior | $45–$63 | $94k–$131k |
Adjusted for the San Jose market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Camera and lens techniqueLighting (natural and studio)CompositionAdobe LightroomAdobe Photoshop retouchingDirecting subjectsShot planningClient management
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Show me your portfolio. How do you choose what goes in it?
Curate ruthlessly toward the work you want to be hired for. Explain your selection logic; it reveals your eye.
How do you handle a shoot when conditions go wrong, like bad weather or a broken light?
Give a real story of adapting on the spot. Preparedness, backups, and calm problem-solving are what clients pay for.
Walk me through your lighting setup for a typical portrait or product shot.
Be specific about modifiers, ratios, and why. Technical fluency separates professionals from enthusiasts.
How do you direct people who are nervous in front of the camera?
Talk about building rapport, giving simple physical prompts, and shooting through awkwardness until subjects relax.
What does your editing and delivery workflow look like?
Cover culling, color, retouching standards, turnaround times, and how you deliver and archive files.
How do you scope and price a job, and handle usage rights?
Show you understand licensing, deliverable counts, and revision limits. Business literacy matters, especially for staff-plus-freelance roles.
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Resume tips that move the needle
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Link a genre-focused portfolio; a tight product or portrait gallery beats a broad mix for staff roles.
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List published or commercial work with client names where contracts allow.
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Include your gear and studio competencies briefly, especially lighting, since job posts often specify them.
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Quantify output, such as images delivered per shoot or e-commerce SKUs photographed per week.
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Mention retouching and file management skills; many in-house roles are half post-production.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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