Associate Photographer

Job Description

About Domain and CoStar Group

Domain is one of Australia’s most trusted and loved property brands, helping millions of Australians find their dream home and stay informed about the property market. Now, Domain has joined forces with CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP), a global leader in real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces to take the next big leap in property technology and data innovation.

As part of CoStar Group, an S&P 500 company with more than 35 years of experience transforming how people understand and transact real estate, Domain is entering an exciting new era of growth. CoStar is investing heavily in new products, technology, and people to revolutionise how Australians access property data, insights, and marketplaces.

Role Overview

You'll be joining the world-class team at Domain, backed by the global strength and innovative technology of CoStar Group. CoStar is a worldwide leader in property technology, providing real-time, verified data and high-quality media to help clients make smart, confident decisions. We combine the largest independent research organisation in the industry with powerful global data and software solutions.

Now, we're on the hunt for an Architectural Photographer to create stunning, high-quality photos and videos using cutting-edge gear. Your media will be vital. Australian renters, homebuyers, and commercial real estate professionals rely on CoStar and Domain to market their properties and spot opportunities. With millions visiting our sites each month, your creative work will directly drive property transactions every single day.

What you’ll do

• Use your architectural photography expertise to produce interior and exterior media of residential houses, apartments, office, industrial, and retail properties.

• Produce engaging videos that showcase the standout features of residential and commercial properties, providing valuable insights for prospective stakeholders.

• Matterport 3D captures of properties, creating interior and exterior walk-through tours.

• Creating gaussian splat views of residential and commercial properties using drones, where possible.

• Create compelling exterior media for suburbs, parks, and schools.

• Use a variety of professional-grade tools to create visually appealing media.

• Travel may be required up to a week per month or as determined by the business need.

• Utilise the time of day, season, location and your expertise in photography to determine when and how to best photograph assignments.

• Edit all photography and video in a timely fashion resulting in a completed project.

• Professional and effective communication with clients during all aspects of media shoots including scheduling, set up and on-site interactions.

• Continued learning and development of your craft, including staying up to date on new techniques and technology.

• Participating in team meetings to address business challenges and opportunities while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

Ideally you'll have

• Demonstrated experience as a professional real estate photographer or in a similar role.

• A portfolio showcasing a selection of real estate and lifestyle photography, including interior and exterior imagery; drone photography and videography are highly regarded.

• A School Certificate (or equivalent qualification).

• 2+ years of professional real estate photography and videography experience, or recent completion of a photography-focused qualification.

• Strong understanding of manual camera settings, composition, and lighting techniques.

• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Lightroom, and Premiere Pro, as well as experience using macOS and Microsoft Office.

• A current CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), or willingness to obtain one within six weeks of joining through CASA-approved training and certification.

Physical and Travel Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 12 kg.

• Must hold a current, valid Australian driver's licence and be able to hire a car for work travel.

• Must be able to drive for up to 2 hours at a time, and work and drive outdoors in all seasons.

• Occasional night and weekend work is required (rotating roster).

• A satisfactory Driving Record Check, showing responsible driving and compliance with road rules, is mandatory before starting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Enjoys challenges of photographing buildings and suburbs, understands the challenges and works to find creative solutions.

• Strong relationship-building skills; ability to develop strong personal relationships with key contacts at assigned companies.

• Flexible and adaptable with excellent multi-tasking and time management skills.

• Used to working in fast-paced environment.

• Experience of commercial drone photography is desirable.

• Ability to capture and edit beautiful interior and exterior property videos and photography.

• Full understanding of best practices for Architectural Photography, demonstrating artistic vision and creativity.

Why Join Us?

• Joining a new, dynamic business division at Domain creating market leading content, data and insights.

• Exciting new roles in an awesome, collaborative team.

• Unlock career growth opportunities across a market leading technology business.

• Be part of a global leader in property technology and data innovation.

• Work with cutting edge tools and methodologies to shape the future of real estate intelligence.

• Enjoy career growth opportunities within a high-performing, collaborative team.

• 3 weeks induction and training at our head office.

What’s Next?

We’ll give your application the thoughtful attention it deserves and get back to you as soon as possible. If there’s a match, one of our recruitment consultants will reach out-so keep your phone handy! We’re genuinely excited about the chance to work together and make a meaningful impact.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Domain is enthusiastically and unapologetically committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture which reflects our customers and communities. We are proactively looking for candidates from all lived experiences, including people with disability, and people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples), faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities (including trans and non-binary people).

We are committed to providing an equitable recruitment process for people with disability. If you require adjustments during the process we’re here to support. If you wish to receive this job advertisement in an accessible format, or have a confidential chat about workplace adjustments, please contact our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion team at [email protected] or leave a message on 1300 858 356 and we will get back to you.

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing