Job Description
This role requires exceptional technical skill, a strong creative eye, and the ability to work in synergy with stylists, model bookers, sample coordinators, and the image administration team to deliver high-quality, brand-accurate content for our e-commerce platforms.
Your goal is to consistently capture imagery that reflects our brand's creative excellence and ensures product accuracy, speed to market, and customer engagement.
Responsibilities
Capture high-quality, brand-aligned images of apparel, accessories, and footwear with precision and attention to detail.
Operate Capture One and other relevant imaging systems to produce consistent results in line with business quality standards.
Select brand-appropriate images for upload, ensuring all deliverables meet creative direction and merchant requirements.
Maintain an efficient workflow by working closely with stylists, the sample coordinator, and the studio lead to meet daily production targets and tight deadlines.
Ensure accurate colour representation and product details through expert lighting, composition, and post-production.
Evaluate and optimise studio lighting, set layouts, props, and product presentation for both creative and catalogue shoots.
Collaborate with stylists and the studio lead to ensure creative excellence while balancing e-commerce speed-to-market demands.
Follow established file-naming, metadata, and digital asset management processes to ensure imagery is organised and traceable.
You are a self-starter who takes initiative to identify and resolve production challenges, maintaining a solution-focused approach in a high-volume environment.
Support capsule shoots, location shoots, and creative briefs when required, adapting to different environments and brand aesthetics.
Uphold and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and maintain consistency.
Qualifications
Grade 12 with a relevant photography qualification or equivalent professional experience
2 years' commercial photography experience, preferably in fashion e-commerce.
Proficient in Capture One and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop for retouching).
Strong understanding of lighting for apparel and accessories, including studio and on-location setups.
Proven ability to deliver high-volume, consistent-quality images within tight deadlines.
Experience in product styling and understanding of garment handling.
Strong administrative skills for image management and workflow tracking.
Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in product representation.
Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
A passion for fashion, an understanding of trends, and the ability to align photography with brand direction.