Photo Researcher Utopia!

Oct. 25, 2010

New York, NY

Confidential

Hey there. You. Yes, you at your photo job. Think back to the time when you first snagged that spot and how excited you were. Now, the day-to-day is all right but youre still searching for an opportunity that allows you to outshine your own potential. Stretch your mind along with your sense of humor. Punctuate every workday with a good laugh.
Well, call off the dogs. For the photo image loving, imaginative, sensible crazy, and aspiring, consider this the ultimate gig. Avanti Press, located in NYC's Union Square area and creators of award-winning photographic greeting cards for over 25 years, is looking for an experiencedPHOTO RESEARCHER.
Here at Avanti, were famous for pushing ordinary photos of animals and people over the edge. Creating photographic illustrations that people remember. Colorful imagery that punctuates real life - with a grin. Here, the freedom to stretch your mind and sense of humor is not only unlimited. Its encouraged.
HERES THE KIND OF PHOTO RESEARCHER WERE SHOOTING FOR: Inquisitive, creative mind with a seasoned, discerning eye that can find and secure great, compelling imagery. Knowledge of a wide array of photographers, stock agencies, web resources and current trends to fuel our creative appetite for new images. Passion and desire to dig deeper; researching photo images as well as developing and maintaining relationships in the photography community; settling for only the best resources, images and talent. AKA: an eagerness to really get Avantisbrand feel. A lean-forward attitude that also respects and considers your peers, working side by side with a dedicated creative staff. Working knowledge of Photoshop? Its a huge plus but not necessary. GOT ILK? Ask our A Team and theyll proudly confirmwe got a unique rhythm here. A rapid pace driven by accuracy, details and mutual respect. At Avanti, being highly organized and able to multi-task and prioritize is a must. Ultimately, collectively we achieve our A-Team spirit; a culture wheretalented people work hard. Play nice. Laugh often. And enjoy the benefitsand freedoms of working under a blue, non-corporate sky. GOOD FOR A LAUGH? (Yes?) Perfect. Then inspire your own concepts, and all of us while youre at it. Grab the chance to accelerate your creative skills by grabbing a seat in one of our brainstorm sessions. IF WE CAN PICTURE YOU HERE, WELL CONTACT YOU. Ready for Avanti Press? If we like what we see, lets see what develops. Include a resume that we may consider. Amaze us with a cover letter. Tell us why youre the Photo Researcher that we should shoot for. Wow us with your knowledge of photography, research experience, qualifications and your sense of humor. Finally, please E-mail this information tous at avanticreative@me.com. (IMPORTANT: Please, follow all the application instructions in this job announcement and apply onlyto this E-mail atavanticreative@me.com. NO DIRECT CALLS OR EMAIL)