Photographers will work within and learn from a team to create and sell warm and personal photography experiences that our guests can use to celebrate and share their cruise vacation. They will learn how to capture and engage our guests in a variety of settings both on board and ashore to produce high quality products sold in our Photography storefront.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Photograph all requested events onboard and ashore as scheduled by the Photo Manager. Meet established performance goals.
• Wear mascot costumes inside/outside the ship for photo shoots when required, engaging guests with lively energy and enthusiasm at all times.
• Deliver excellent customer service by presenting a friendly, warm and calm attitude towards guests and crew.
• Competently use and be familiar with a range of photographic equipment, including but not limited to digital SLR cameras, portrait studio equipment, computers and image editing software.
• Ensure photographs are displayed correctly and organized across the photo gallery during every shift per instruction from Assistant Photo Manager Sales.
• Proactively greet guests in the photo gallery and assist guests in locating their displayed photos and/or assist them in using digital photo kiosks.
• Clearly explain the products and services to guests and always open and close Guest interactions using effective sales techniques.
• Uses POS to accurately charge each transaction as directed by management.
• Participates attentively in training and staff meetings with management.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of six (6) months experience in a customer service and/or retail sales environment is required.
• Minimum of six (6) months experience as a professional photographer or a certificate of completion from a training course specific to cruise ship photography.
• Have available at least 1 x department approved camera body, maintained in full working condition at the owner’s expense.
• Intermediate to Advanced level English verbal and writing skills, including the proper use of English grammar is required.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or Foreign Equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree or foreign equivalent from a recognized educational institution is preferred.