Research Photographer, Stuttgart - Costar (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, CoStar is on a mission to digitize the world’s real estate, empowering people to discover properties, insights and connections that improve their businesses and lives. The company has more than 35 years of experience and continuously refines its approach to deliver innovation and value to customers, employees, and investors.

Role Description

We are looking for Research Photographers to build an in‑depth understanding of the commercial real‑estate market in Stuttgart and surrounding areas. The position is a 2‑year fixed‑term contract and the Research Photographer is responsible for ensuring that CoStar products represent the most current and accurate information and photographs on commercial properties and listings through on‑site inspections within the assigned geography. Remote‑managed by a Photography Manager, the role requires a portfolio of real‑estate or architectural photography.

Responsibilities

• Drive or walk assigned sub‑markets within core territories to collect imagery, information and updates, including new availabilities, missing inventory, construction status, and high‑resolution images.
• Cross‑reference new leads with current CoStar database information by researching sales and lease comparable data; once satisfied that the information is new, collect building data and contact information.
• Photograph and collect building attribute data and contact information on all commercial properties with for‑lease or for‑sale signs throughout the territory.
• Collect all visible data fields about the property (address, building type, number of stories, gross building area, building height, industrial loading information, retail details).
• Post‑process digital images using Adobe software suite; create footprint and rooftop geocode for each building using polygon tool in field‑mapping software.
• Associate tenant locations to properties and photograph tenant space.
• Follow daily research procedures, including quality communication with a Photography Manager, accurate time logging, and production updates.
• Upload data and images collected on the day each property is canvassed.
• Use a provided drone to capture high‑quality aerial imagery where applicable.
• Communicate professionally with property managers and customers via phone, e‑mail, and in person.
• Abide by CoStar safety standards; maintain company vehicle and equipment; represent CoStar professionally at all times.
• Participate in monthly conference calls with sales and research teams; represent Research at occasional trade functions.

Physical Requirements

• Repetitive and frequent standing, seeing, sitting and walking up to 8 hours per day.
• Holding 2 kg in one hand for 5 minutes and carrying camera gear for up to 8 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand and arm movements for typing and writing.
• Exposure to various weather conditions, vehicle noise and possible car exhaust fumes.

Qualifications

• Full local driving licence (clean record preferred).
• Proficiency in reading and writing German and English.
• Technical proficiency in digital photography and post‑processing via Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro.
• Degree‑level education with significant component related to photography.
• Willingness to travel across the country on special field‑related projects.
• Knowledge of Mac OS, Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Existing portfolio of property exterior and interior imagery.
• Excellent oral and written communication and organizational skills.
• Flexible and open to adopt new processes.
• Hands‑on drone experience and a valid European A2 drone licence.
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts such as commercial real‑estate terminology and mapping software quickly.
• Ability to work on own initiative and follow CoStar protocols remotely without supervision.
• Comfortable working alone with daily support via phone and e‑mail.

Benefits

• 29 days annual leave.
• Pension and life assurance.
• Competitive remuneration package.
• Innovative and collaborative work culture.
• Opportunities for professional development within CoStar.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CoStar Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing.
CoStar Group (NASDAQ: CSGP) is a leading global provider of commercial and residential real‑estate information, analytics, and online marketplaces. We comply with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
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