Photographer

Helmond
Netherlands
17 October 2024

About us

Do you have an artistic flair and passion for image creation? Do you get inspired by everything around you? Do you know how to capture our products in a way to not only give young first-time parents goosebumps, but also spark an emotional response? From strollers to car seats and nursery essentials, our mission is to provide families with stylish, functional, and reliable products that enhance their everyday lives. We are passionate about quality, safety, and cutting-edge design…

...and we’re looking for a creative and skilled photographer to bring our brand story to life through captivating visuals.

N.B. when applying, please share your portfolio + resume + motivation with us! After the first selection we will ask you to make a short video introduction of yourself. The rest of the process consists of 2 interviews. If both you and we think there is a match, we will offer you the position to start at Dorel Juvenile! Our aim is to start working together in the beginning of 2025.

Your mission

It is your mission to produce high-quality images that reflect our brand's commitment to innovation and safety, working closely with brand, product and creative teams to deliver compelling content across multiple channels. In this role, you'll utilize your expertise to create visually striking imagery, whether in the studio or on location. You'll capture everything from detailed product shots to engaging lifestyle images that showcase how our products improve daily life for families. Therefore, we are seeking an experienced professional photographer to join our new and growing multimedia team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product and lifestyle photography, with a strong ability to capture the essence of premium products and the emotion of the talent.

Key responsibilities

  • Capture your vision. Elevate your brand.
  • Collaborate with brand, product and creative teams to ensure all photography aligns with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
  • Plan and execute photoshoots, including but not limited to product photography and lifestyle imagery, with a focus on premium aesthetics.
  • Expertly use of light and shadows from strobes to continuous lighting using a big range of modifiers, adjusting setups to achieve desired lighting effects and product visibility.
  • Direct and manage the talent, both in studio and on location, including babies and toddlers, in safe, controlled environments to capture lifestyle shots.
  • Creatively capture images that highlight the premium quality, safety, and innovative design of our products.
  • Edit and retouch photos to meet quality and consistency standards across platforms (e-commerce, digital marketing, social media, print).
  • Maintain and manage photo equipment, ensuring it’s in top condition for every shoot. 

Your profile

In this position your focus will be on photography. However, as we are building our in-house production team it is helpful if you can wear multiple hats. We have defined some nice to haves below, besides the must have technical skills and experience we are looking for in a talented photographer. Please include any other skills that might be helpful in your motivation.  

  • Proven experience as a professional photographer, with a strong wide creative portfolio.
  • Extensive experience working with various lighting systems to create well-lit, consistent images in various settings.
  • Expertise in digital photography, with a strong command of different full frame or medium format cameras, lighting, and studio equipment.
  • Advanced post-production skills to enhance and retouch images using software like Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.) and/or others.
  • Ability to manage on-set lighting for studio or location shoots, adapting to the creative requirements of each project.
  • Strong eye for composition, colour, and detail, ensuring high-quality results that align with the brand's premium look.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluent in English. 
  • Experience in videography and video editing is a plus.
  • Knowledge of audio production for video shoots or product feature presentations, with the ability to capture, mix, and enhance sound quality for multimedia content is a plus.
  • Knowledge of motion graphics is a plus.

Are you ready to grow with us?

  • Opportunity to grow and express yourself creatively in an international environment.
  • A minimum salary of 3000 a month based on your experience and knowledge, with room to grow.
  • This is a fulltime position for 40 hours per week.
  • You will first receive an annual contract with a probation time of one month.
  • You are eligible for a 13th month every year.
  • The annual leave entitlements consist of 28 vacation days in the case of full-time employment.
  • Extensive retirement plan.
  • Other terms include travel expenses, use of a laptop and telephone if required, option to purchase extra holiday hours, Bicycle Plan and collective health insurance.
  • Besides work there is time for fun such as team outings or our Workout on Wheels bootcamp every Tuesday.

N.B. This position is eligible for our internal ‘Refer a Friend’ policy. Please ask your HR Manager for the terms that apply.

In this position we offer the opportunity to work with well-known brands known for innovation and dedication to safety. Dorel Juvenile is an established company that leads the juvenile product industry, creating stability and an opportunity to grow. We have a dynamic, international creative work environment with a team focused on delivering top-tier quality results. Together with the multimedia team you will build our internal studio, where there are countless opportunities for long-term career growth and development. Let's create stunning visuals together! Are you ready to grow?

Working at a Top Employer 

We are thrilled to have been certified as a 'Top Employer' since 2023 for our Dorel Juvenile Europe HQ in the Netherlands! This is a team effort, and we couldn't be prouder of the incredible team we have. For you as a soon-to-be DJE team member, this means we prioritize your well-being, development, and experience at Dorel Juvenile.

We are dedicated to enriching our workplace through proven people experiences, aligning with our ambition to become the Employer of Choice. Our People Strategy, designed with your needs in mind, prioritizes connection, clear communication, development, and learning. Please ask us about this during your interview process. For more information, visit the Top Employers Institute's website.

About Dorel Juvenile

Dorel Juvenile is the world's leading juvenile products company. Our well-known products and strong brands Maxi-Cosi and Tiny Love are complemented by regional brands and are available in more than 100 countries.

We are proud to work with 2.700 highly driven professionals in 25 different countries. All our talented employees share the same mission: to Care for Precious Life. We help families live carefree lives by providing them with juvenile products with the highest safety and comfort standards.

Our frontrunner mentality matches our position as a global market leader. Being first means we forge our own path; we explore new ways to enhance our brands. We are continuously reinforcing our leading position and believe that team spirit, personal drive, and accountability can make a real difference in achieving sustainable growth. A vital element of our daily operations is the strong connection we maintain with our consumers. We engage with them wherever they are, so they will always benefit from our products and services, even in ways they did not expect.