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. Domain has joined forces with CoStar Group, a global leader in real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. This partnership brings together local market expertise and global scale to drive innovation.
Role Overview
You will join Domain's world‐class research team backed by CoStar's technology to create stunning, high‐quality photos and videos of residential, commercial and public properties. Your media will help Australian renters, homebuyers and commercial real estate professionals market their properties and spot opportunities, directly driving property transactions.
Key Responsibilities
* Use architectural photography expertise to produce interior and exterior media of residential houses, apartments, offices, industrial and retail properties.
* Produce engaging videos showcasing the standout features of residential and commercial properties, providing valuable insights for prospective stakeholders.
* Capture Matterport 3D tours of properties, creating interior and exterior walk‐through tours.
* Create 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 the best timing and approach for each assignment.
* Edit all photography and video in a timely fashion, delivering completed projects.
* Communicate professionally and effectively with clients during all aspects of media shoots including scheduling, set‐up and on‐site interactions.
* Continue learning and developing your craft, staying up to date on new techniques and technology.
* Participate in team meetings to address business challenges and opportunities while promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.
Basic Qualifications
* Demonstrable practical experience as a professional real estate photographer or similar.
* Portfolio review: submit a portfolio of photos including real estate, lifestyle media, exterior and interior photography, and drone media preferred.
* A minimum of a High School Certificate or equivalent.
* 2+ years professional real estate photography and videography experience, or recent graduate with a Photography concentration.
* Full understanding of manual camera settings and lighting.
* Expert knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro) and experience using macOS and MS Office.
* Must hold a current CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) or be willing to obtain it within 6 weeks of joining, including completion of 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 the challenges of photographing buildings and suburbs, and finds 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 a 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.
* Three weeks induction and training at our head office.
What's Next?
We'll give your application thoughtful attention 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.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Domain is committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive work culture and proactively seeks candidates from all backgrounds, including people with disability, people of all ages, ethnicities, cultures, faiths, sexual orientations and gender identities.
Equal Employment Opportunity
CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‐free workplace and perform pre‐employment substance abuse testing.
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