Grand Wailea, A Waldorf Astoria Resort, located in Wailea, Maui, recently completed a property-wide refresh, and now the iconic resort is seeking a talented and passionate Chief Creative Photographer to capture the essence of the resort through captivating imagery.
The successful candidate will receive a complimentary three-month temporary residency at the ocean-front property, with the task of delivering high-quality photography of Grand Wailea’s refreshed venues, food and beverage offerings, general resort imagery, and more. In addition to a hosted stay at the luxury resort, the selected candidate will also receive $10,000 in compensation, a daily food and beverage stipend, and complimentary on-property programming.
“We created the Chief Creative Photographer residency as a way to truly capture what makes Grand Wailea such a special destination on Maui,” says JP Oliver, managing director of Grand Wailea. “We look forward to opening our doors to someone with an artistic eye and an appreciation for the hard work that’s gone into the resort’s refresh. We can’t wait to see Grand Wailea brought to life through the content our new CCP captures during their time on property.”
Interested photographers can submit their resume and portfolio by email to ChiefCreativePhotographer@grandwailea.com before March 1, 2023.
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