Overview
The International Trade Centre (ITC) is seeking a Photographer Consultant to produce high-quality visual content for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Sierra Leone as part of a project to boost youth employment and entrepreneurship.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in briefing sessions with the project team and assigned MSMEs.
- Review and analyse branding and photography requirements for each MSME.
- Coordinate with the Branding Support Consultant and other project stakeholders.
- Develop a photography plan and schedule for each MSME.
- Capture brand storytelling photography for all MSMEs, including team members, founders, workspaces, production processes, equipment, materials, and customer interactions.
- Produce professional product photos for product-based MSMEs, with up to 5 products maximum and a minimum of 4 edited images per product.
- Ensure consistent visual quality and composition, adapting photography style to each MSME's business sector and identity.
- Deliver images suitable for websites, social media, brochures, catalogues, and promotional materials.
- Edit and retouch all photographs.
- Integrate feedback from MSMEs and the project team.
- Organize and label files appropriately.
- Deliver final high-resolution and web-optimized versions.
- Submit a brief summary report of completed assignments.
- Ensure all communication products comply with ITC’s visual identity, communication, and visibility guidelines.
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial photography. Experience in storytelling and product photography. Experience producing content for SMEs and businesses. Experience with professional editing software. Experience working on entrepreneurship or development programmes is desirable.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Photography, Visual Arts, Communication, Media or related fields. Extensive relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree.