Retail and Commercial Photographer

As a Retail & Commercial Photographer, you’ll be responsible for capturing and delivering standout imagery across a wide range of Club initiatives — from kit launches and product campaigns to sponsor activations and events. You will help define the visual identity of our retail and commercial outputs, ensuring consistency, creativity, and quality across all platforms and touchpoints.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver photoshoots for product launches, kit releases, lifestyle campaigns, and more.
• Capture professional-quality imagery for eCommerce, digital marketing, and social media use.
• Collaborate with the Partnerships and Events teams to support commercial campaigns and activations.
• Provide photography services for Hospitality, Conferencing and Events materials and campaigns.
• Work closely with Graphic Design and Content teams to produce creative marketing assets.
• Maintain a strong and consistent photographic style aligned with the Club’s brand.
• Plan and manage all aspects of shoots — scheduling, logistics, lighting, and equipment.
• Edit, retouch, and optimise images for use across various digital and print platforms.
• Organise and maintain a clear, accessible photo archive.
• Support Club events, media days, and other ad-hoc photography needs.

What We’re Looking For In You?

• Proven experience in commercial photography, ideally within sport, fashion, or retail sectors.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating product and lifestyle photography.
• Skilled in lighting setups for studio and location shoots.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Lightroom and Photoshop.
• Understanding of digital and eCommerce content standards and specifications.
• Ability to manage deadlines and thrive in a high-energy environment.

Desirable

• Experience working within a football club or sports marketing environment.

What can we offer to you?

• Auto-enrolment into the Company’s Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hands, which offers a wide range of services and support through dedicated professionals, including virtual GP appointments within 24 hours, unlimited mental health support and counselling sessions, a 24/7 helpline, and access to savings and discounts. This can also be used by immediate family.
• Free onsite Parking.
• Life Assurance with cover of two times your basic annual salary.
• Complimentary matchday tickets to Men's and Women's games.
• Access to Employee Assistance Scheme from commencement.
• 20% discount at the Club Shop.

Birmingham City FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The safety and well-being of our players is our top priority, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to undergo a thorough background check and training in safeguarding as part of the recruitment process.

Birmingham City FC is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and assess candidates solely on merit, regardless of gender, race, age, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief, background, or family circumstances. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment and encourage all individuals to apply. If you need any adjustments to our recruitment or interview process, please inform us when applying.