Associate Field Research Photographer CoStar - Cologne (M/W/D)
Core
Capture high-quality exterior property images and collect visible building information for commercial properties in Cologne and surrounding areas to ensure CoStar products represent current and accurate data.
Role type
Associate Field Research Photographer (Commercial Real Estate)
Builds
Commercial real estate listings, property databases, and market analytics for CoStar Group
Domain
Commercial Real Estate / Urban Research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Digital photography, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, field data collection, geocoding, drone operation (licensed), vehicle maintenance, outdoor mobility
Preferred skills
Commercial real estate knowledge, architecture/urban environments interest, Mac OS proficiency, English communication, German communication, clean driving record, European A2 drone license
Technologies
Canon R6, tilt-shift lens, 17-35mm lens, drone, iPad, laptop, smartphone, mobile wi-fi, CoStar Field Research App, CoStar field mapping tools
Responsibilities
Canvass assigned territories to identify and capture commercial listings, properties, and building attributes; Collect basic property attribute data including address, building type, and visible occupier information; Use Adobe software for basic post-processing of digital images; Support creation and update of building footprints and geocodes; Photograph tenant spaces and associate locations to properties; Visually scan properties for leasing and sale signs; Maintain company vehicle and camera equipment; Follow daily research procedures and submit data/images on the same day.
Seniority
Associate, hands-on IC