CAREERS

Addison is seeking a skilled Image Researcher for our Creative Resources team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recommends to the creative staff the talents of photographers, illustrators and videographers that are appropriate for the execution of the agency’s creative concepts within existing timetables and budgets.
• Coordinates pre-production planning and purchasing of art work and prepares for release to the creative resources department for all print and interactive projects.
• Conducts photo research using stock agencies, photographers’ archives and contacts.
• Negotiates and obtains permissions and copyright requirements for appropriate usage.
• Liaises between artists and project teams to ensure concepts are realized; negotiates costs, prepares vendor agreements, purchase orders and schedules.
• Complies to quality standards for the assignment as set forth by the department head Builds and maintains a library of photographers, illustrators and videographers, as well as an archival system.
• Builds relationships at appropriate client/vendor level.
• Negotiates usage and rates with artists’ representatives after consultation with team and controller.
• Tracks costs and routes/processes invoices.

Basic qualifications

• Knowledge of copyright laws, regulations, permissions, procedures and usage rights essential.
• 3-5 years relevant experience such as picture research, art buying and image management.
• Working knowledge of current design, illustration and office systems, software and processes.
• Understanding of image, design and production roles/relationships.
• Must be self-motivated, organized and detail oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work under deadline on multiple tasks.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.

Addison offers a fun, highly creative working environment, along with competitive compensation, health and retirement benefits.

Salary commensurate with experience.