dbrand -
10 Jobs
Mississauga, ON
DescriptionThe Role
We'd like you to conduct an experiment. Log on to Instagram. Search "dbrand." Open a new tab. Search "[your company's name]" Compare and contrast the results.
Chances are, you've observed a discrepancy. You can chalk it up to our brand promise: It's not a product. It's a culture.™ This isn't an empty catchphrase, it's core to everything we do.
Whether we're sending our customers boxes full of glitter, roasting them on social media, or filming them getting our logo tattooed on their leg, we're in the business of selling a brand experience first, and (excellent) products second. In return, we receive irrational devotion from our cult-like fanbase. That, and their money. We won't lie: it's a pretty sweet deal.
How do we get away with it? It's a simple formula, really: we start with a crack team of creatives at the top of our game. Next, we align around a mission: to create compelling experiences out of commodity products. Moving in unison, we leverage optimized workflows and asynchronous project management tools to eat through projects which would otherwise take 5x the resources to get over the line.
Believe us when we say that there's no limit we won't push. Selling single sheets of the world's most expensive toilet paper during a pandemic-level shortage? Child's play. Publicly dunking on PETA after they tried cancelling us over real leather skins? Been there, done that. Commercializing empty cardboard boxes for Boxing Day… then moving through 20,000 units in six hours? Easiest money we've ever made.
Right now, we're on the hunt for a Product Photographer. Someone who can take our world class product and produce world class imagery. We hate to break it to you, but you're probably not that someone. If you agree, save us all some time and close this tab. If, on the other hand, you'd like to prove us wrong... well, keep reading.
The Environment
Still here? Excellent.
At dbrand, we've found a recipe to satisfy what our customers hunger for: a never ending stream of authentic engagement, mediums through which we are genuinely accessible, commitment to delivering compelling experiences, and - of course - world-class products. Don't take our word for it - go join our Discord, tweet @dbrand, or shitpost something in our subreddit. If we don't get to you first, one of our die-hard enthusiasts will.
Surrounded by a diverse team that lives and breathes dbrand, our Product Photographer is responsible for maintaining our impossibly high standard of creative output. Whether they're shooting the latest flagship smartphone, or a leather skinned rubik's cube, all roads lead to a single destination: thrilling and engaging our devoted audience. From initial ideation right up to the final posting, the Product Photographer brings order to the chaos of creation.
So, what's in it for you? Putting aside the comp, you'll find a common peculiarity among all our staff: we truly care about the future we're working towards and we're aligned on how our mission moves us in that direction.
“Every company I've ever worked for says that”, thinks the applicant.
Fair enough. Remind us what the company vision was for the last job you had? What was the future they were working towards? What was your purpose in the organization? What mission did your role serve? If you have the answers - excellent. You'll fit right in. On the other hand, you're coming up empty, don't worry. We'll be glad to fill you in.
Subverting expectations, thrilling a passionate audience, and disregarding conventional wisdom - these are the tools of the trade. While utilizing those tools is its own reward, seeing the results on a global scale is something else entirely. At dbrand, you have the opportunity to create once-in-a-lifetime brand experiences for consumers and deploy campaigns that reach the corners of the internet. If you're someone who's sharp, committed, and excited about our mission, to say you'd thrive here would be an understatement.
Before you can get the opportunity to lead a passionate, dynamic team and help us evolve the cult, you'll need to prove yourself. Let's see if you've got what it takes…
The Characteristics
The Responsibilities and Qualifications In order to make a positive impact as part of our team, your focus in this role will be to:
The Moment of Truth The job starts between $55,000 and $60,000 per year with health, dental, vision, profit sharing, and GRSP benefits. We're located a few minutes west of Pearson Airport.
Still think you have what it takes to create compelling photography experiences at dbrand?
To be perfectly honest, we doubt it.
That said, our company was built on the idea that every assumption can be proven wrong. Your move.
We'd like you to conduct an experiment. Log on to Instagram. Search "dbrand." Open a new tab. Search "[your company's name]" Compare and contrast the results.
Chances are, you've observed a discrepancy. You can chalk it up to our brand promise: It's not a product. It's a culture.™ This isn't an empty catchphrase, it's core to everything we do.
Whether we're sending our customers boxes full of glitter, roasting them on social media, or filming them getting our logo tattooed on their leg, we're in the business of selling a brand experience first, and (excellent) products second. In return, we receive irrational devotion from our cult-like fanbase. That, and their money. We won't lie: it's a pretty sweet deal.
How do we get away with it? It's a simple formula, really: we start with a crack team of creatives at the top of our game. Next, we align around a mission: to create compelling experiences out of commodity products. Moving in unison, we leverage optimized workflows and asynchronous project management tools to eat through projects which would otherwise take 5x the resources to get over the line.
Believe us when we say that there's no limit we won't push. Selling single sheets of the world's most expensive toilet paper during a pandemic-level shortage? Child's play. Publicly dunking on PETA after they tried cancelling us over real leather skins? Been there, done that. Commercializing empty cardboard boxes for Boxing Day… then moving through 20,000 units in six hours? Easiest money we've ever made.
Right now, we're on the hunt for a Product Photographer. Someone who can take our world class product and produce world class imagery. We hate to break it to you, but you're probably not that someone. If you agree, save us all some time and close this tab. If, on the other hand, you'd like to prove us wrong... well, keep reading.
The Environment
Still here? Excellent.
At dbrand, we've found a recipe to satisfy what our customers hunger for: a never ending stream of authentic engagement, mediums through which we are genuinely accessible, commitment to delivering compelling experiences, and - of course - world-class products. Don't take our word for it - go join our Discord, tweet @dbrand, or shitpost something in our subreddit. If we don't get to you first, one of our die-hard enthusiasts will.
Surrounded by a diverse team that lives and breathes dbrand, our Product Photographer is responsible for maintaining our impossibly high standard of creative output. Whether they're shooting the latest flagship smartphone, or a leather skinned rubik's cube, all roads lead to a single destination: thrilling and engaging our devoted audience. From initial ideation right up to the final posting, the Product Photographer brings order to the chaos of creation.
So, what's in it for you? Putting aside the comp, you'll find a common peculiarity among all our staff: we truly care about the future we're working towards and we're aligned on how our mission moves us in that direction.
“Every company I've ever worked for says that”, thinks the applicant.
Fair enough. Remind us what the company vision was for the last job you had? What was the future they were working towards? What was your purpose in the organization? What mission did your role serve? If you have the answers - excellent. You'll fit right in. On the other hand, you're coming up empty, don't worry. We'll be glad to fill you in.
Subverting expectations, thrilling a passionate audience, and disregarding conventional wisdom - these are the tools of the trade. While utilizing those tools is its own reward, seeing the results on a global scale is something else entirely. At dbrand, you have the opportunity to create once-in-a-lifetime brand experiences for consumers and deploy campaigns that reach the corners of the internet. If you're someone who's sharp, committed, and excited about our mission, to say you'd thrive here would be an understatement.
Before you can get the opportunity to lead a passionate, dynamic team and help us evolve the cult, you'll need to prove yourself. Let's see if you've got what it takes…
The Characteristics
- Agile: You're nimble. You're adaptable. You thrive in an environment where priorities can change in an instant.
- Analytical: Your decisions are driven by only one thing: data. You continue to master all the tools necessary to surface insights.
- Collaborative: You enjoy purposeful meetings. You value the contributions and perspectives of your CEO as much as those of your coworkers
- Curious: You're eager to learn new concepts and master new skills. There's no useless tool in your arsenal.
- Disciplined: You never allow the details to slip, understanding that every bit of minutiae forms the bigger picture.
- Enthusiastic: You exhibit a contagious passion for product photography.
- Innovative: You develop new approaches to complex problems.
- Perfectionist: You persist until the smallest detail has been optimized. Knows nothing less than 100%.
- Persistent: You've never failed. You've only experienced speed bumps on your path to success.
- Reliable: You live up to both verbal and written agreements. You can be trusted to work effectively, without oversight.
The Responsibilities and Qualifications In order to make a positive impact as part of our team, your focus in this role will be to:
- Find unique assets to use in the creation of lifestyle and product photography (prop sourcing).
- Assist the Lead Photographer in the creation and execution of product photography.
- Work closely with the Creative and Marketing teams for shoot planning, with a focus on maximizing the shoot time and minimizing the effort required for post or reshooting.
- Achieve nothing less than perfection in the finished product, down to every pixel that represents the brand.
- Initiate, plan and execute continuous improvement projects to find efficiencies in the digital media practice at dbrand.
- Assist in the creation and maintenance for the Product Photography playbooks and brand guidelines.
- Contribute to content marketing campaigns, by utilizing existing assets or rapidly creating new ones.
- Assist with other non-product specific photography projects as required across all departments.
- Develop new skills and experience by assisting in videography tasks, as the need arises.
- 2-3 years of photography experience in a studio environment. Ecommerce experience is an asset.
- Proven experience using DSLR cameras and comprehensive lighting equipment.
- Proficient in Photoshop CC and Illustrator CC with a focus on retouching and post.
- An impeccable communication style - your grasp on the English language is flawless.
- Detail-oriented, self-sufficient, resourceful, organized, and proactive.
- The instinct to help teammates thrive and the openness to learn from past experiences.
- The ability to solve complex problems (or know where to find the answer).
- Commitment to long-term growth and learning opportunities.
- Insights and engagement with the current state of smartphone and mobile technology.
The Moment of Truth The job starts between $55,000 and $60,000 per year with health, dental, vision, profit sharing, and GRSP benefits. We're located a few minutes west of Pearson Airport.
Still think you have what it takes to create compelling photography experiences at dbrand?
To be perfectly honest, we doubt it.
That said, our company was built on the idea that every assumption can be proven wrong. Your move.
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