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Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location Keystone, CO 80435
Keystone, Colorado

About this job

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's 50 most innovative companies as named by Fast Company, and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak.

EpicMix Photographer - Summer Seasonal, Full Time and Part Time, Keystone Mountain, CO

As an EpicMix photographer you will be taking photographs capturing the Experience of a Lifetime for thousands of guests. The Images you take will be sent directly online and into the guests EpicMix account where they will be available for purchase and sharing.  EpicMix photographers will be assigned to different locations (zones) on and off the mountain and expected to work in all temperatures and weather conditions indicative of the winter alpine environment of the resort. 

Photographers must be comfortable standing outside for long periods of time proactively greeting and approaching guests with the intent of offering our professional photographic services. Once the photos are taken, you must be able to clearly communicate the photo viewing, sharing and purchasing process to every guest that was photographed. You will also be responsible for meeting certain photo quality and quantity expectations as set by the EpicMix Photo Manager.

Photographers should have passion for photography at least a rudimentary understanding of the basic photographic concepts of exposure, focus, and composition. Photographers should be comfortable handing and using a DSLR Camera.  Photographers must understand and be able to communicate to guests on the process for viewing and purchasing their photos.

Most importantly, EpicMix photographers must be passionate about photography, passionate about working with people, and take pride in capturing the highest quality images possible.

Responsibilities Include (but are not limited to):

  • Follow all company and department safety procedures
  • Understand basic photographic concepts of proper exposure, proper focus
  • Willing and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions that one would experience in the alpine environment of the resorts in summer
  • Provide a high level of proactive guest service in all guest interactions
  • Provide assistance in sales locations 

Qualifications:

  • High school education or equivalent - required.
  • Basic computer skills - required.
  • Must have the ability to communicate fluently (written and oral) in English - required.
  • Must be able and willing to work outdoors in variable weather conditions indicative of the high alpine environment in winter - required.
  • Ability to stand up to 6 hours during shift - required.
  • Must be able to work weekends, and holidays - required.
  • Must be able to lift 40+ lbs - required.
  • Must be able to commit to scheduled hours and dates - required.
  • Passion for photography. Prefer one semester of school photography and or practical professional experience - preferred.
  • Comfortable working with a DSLR camera - preferred.
  • Previous retail sales and customer service experience - preferred.
  • Cash handling experience - preferred.
  • Excellent guest service skills - preferred.

We’re looking for team members who are passionate about their work and the world around them, who take pride in ensuring our guests receive the best possible service and who bring a sense of self and fun to all they do. Life at 9,280 feet in the sky is a little different. With our crisp Rocky Mountain air and boundless options for adventure and exploration, you can join a community who loves where they live and loves what they do. Keystone will be your home away from home; a place where friendliness, an eye for detail and unmatched guest service is the foundation of our Culture. Come join our team – where A Mountain of Possibilities awaits.

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 137438