Urban Outfitters Photography Manager

About Us

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we've become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button. We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that's truly authentic to them.

We are always excited to bring new talent into the room, especially if you share our values:

• Progressive - we move with the mood
• Creative - we champion limitless minds
• Inclusive - we open our platforms to all communities
• Responsible - we work to reduce our impact on the environment
• Compassionate - we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

As our Photography Manager, you will be responsible for owning the strategy and overseeing the day to day running of our creative in-house photography team. You'll guide and inspire the team to deliver high quality imagery in line with UO brand aesthetic across still life, editorial and campaign imagery for all our product areas.

What You'll Be Doing

• Responsible for the day to day running of the studio team; inspire, lead and develop this team
• Work closely with the Shoot Producers and Studio Manager to ensure schedule is set and imagery is delivered on time
• Manage team to shoot ecommerce and stills imagery, alongside model and creative campaign shoots
• Ensure photography team are adhering to overall brand direction across all product areas - Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories, Homeware, Media and Tech.
• Manage the Photography team to maintain setting up of sets, including studio lighting and all photography equipment
• Review lighting set ups to continuously improve process and UO direction
• Develop photography concepts, mood boards and creative direction for photography shoots
• Keep up to date with industry trends, best practises and new technologies in photography
• Lead and guide team to use software such as Phase One/Capture One and Photoshop and lighting
• Provide feedback and direction to team, operating calmly under pressure
• Travel to shoots when required, outside of our office studios

What You'll Need

• Relevant experience leading and guiding a photography team within a busy studio
• Creative with the ability to formulate ideas quickly and effectively
• Experience in creating online content and file management systems.
• Strong leader and team player, able to guide, lead and inspire others
• Ability to work well to deadlines and under pressure
• Practical thinker and able to take initiative
• Ability and some experience shooting model preferred
• Confident user with Canon, Capture One, Profoto and Arri systems
• Strong technical skills in lighting

The Perks

• Work-life balance: Flexible start and finish times, Bring your dog to work
• Wellbeing: Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health, Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships, Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands
• Community: One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan
• Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.