Associate Field Research Photographer, Stuttgart - Costar (M/W/D)

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COSTAR GROUP – ASSOCIATE RESEARCH PHOTOGRAPHER, STUTTGART (M/W/D)

Overview

CoStar Group is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. Included in the S&P 500 Index, the company digitises the world’s real estate, empowering people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. With over 35 years of experience, CoStar creates unique, valuable offerings for its customers and continuously drives innovation.

Role Description

The Associate Research Photographer supports CoStar in building an in‑depth understanding of commercial real estate in Stuttgart and surrounding areas. The role is offered on a 2‑year fixed‑term contract basis. Equipped with state‑of‑the‑art equipment – Canon R6, tilt‑shift and 17‑35mm lenses, drone where applicable, iPad, laptop, smartphone, mobile Wi‑Fi – and traveling by foot, public transport or a hybrid research vehicle, the photographer canvasses the market to identify and capture commercial listings, building attributes, tenants and photographs not represented in the CoStar database. The photographer is remotely managed by a Photography Manager and is required to submit a portfolio of real‑estate/architectural photography, either via a link or upload.

Responsibilities

• Support the collection of imagery, property information and market updates across assigned sub‑markets and core territories by driving or walking designated areas.
• Identify new availabilities, missing inventory, construction updates and required image updates.
• Capture high‑quality exterior property images and collect building information for commercial properties, including those with for‑lease and for‑sale signage.
• Gather basic property attribute data: address, building type, number of stories, approximate building size, visible occupier information.
• Cross‑check new leads against the existing CoStar database and escal… (continued)
Detail omitted for brevity but includes all listed tasks such as using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, photographing tenant spaces, uploading data and images on the same day, supporting drone‑based imagery, communicating professionally with property managers and internal teams, maintaining equipment, representing CoStar in the field, participating in team calls and trade events, and following safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Stand, sit, walk and work in the field for up to 8 hours per day.
• Carry camera equipment and field gear; hold equipment weighing ~2kg with one hand for short periods.
• Perform repetitive hand and arm movements for typing, writing, image capture and equipment handling.
• Work outdoors and in varying weather conditions, around traffic noise and possible vehicle exhaust fumes.
• Travel safely between assigned locations by car, public transport, walking or other approved methods.

Qualifications

• Full local driving licence (clean record preferred).
• Good written and spoken communication skills in German and English.
• Developing technical knowledge of digital photography, with the ability to capture clear, well‑composed images.
• Basic experience with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Photography education, training or relevant practical experience preferred.
• Interest in commercial real‑estate, urban environments, architecture, property research, or field‑based work.
• Basic knowledge of MacOS, Microsoft Office and internet‑based applications.
• Portfolio preferred, especially property, architecture, street, landscape or urban imagery.
• Good organisational skills and ability to follow daily instructions.
• Flexible, willing to learn new systems and field‑research methods.
• Willingness to travel within assigned territories and occasionally support field projects elsewhere.
• Drone experience and a valid European A2 drone licence desirable.
• Ability to learn commercial real‑estate terminology, mapping tools and CoStar data‑collection processes.
• Comfortable working independently in the field, receiving regular remote support.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Collaborative and innovative culture.
• Equal opportunity employer; diversity and inclusion are essential values.

EEO Statement

CoStar Group is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds including, but not limited to, gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, nationality, religion and belief.